Swelling Worse at Night?

November 16, 2012
Asked By:sapphire1

I am 15 days post op (rhinoplasty/septoplasty). after getting my cast off my nose was bigger than before, but over the week it's been de-swelling. I was wondering though, the swelling appears to get worse at night and resolve during the day. Is this normal?

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November 18, 2012

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November 19, 2012

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Answer: Rhinoplasty Recovery Takes Time

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November 19, 2012

Answer: Post rhinoplasty swelling is worse at night because your head is down.

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Answer: Post rhinoplasty swelling is worse at night because your head is down.

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