Swollen Tip 5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty

This is difficult to predict without knowing the specifics of your surgery. The nose can be swollen for up to 6 months depending on what was done and your anatomical limitations.

Lilou,

5 weeks is too soon to tell what your final nasal shape will be. It's also not uncommon for the nasal swelling to go down on one side of the nose faster than the other. So don't worry! Be patient. It will take a few months before you will see the final result. If you have any concerns, you should definitely talk to your rhinoplasty surgeon. I'm sure he or she will be happy to discuss with you any questions you may have.

Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.

The biggest complaint about rhinoplasty is the visibility of swelling after the procedure and lasts for months (officially 1 year).  Thus, 5 weeks after surgery, it is very common to have continued swelling, especially in the tip.  This will gradually diminish and allow for a more accurate assessment of the final result after more time has passed.  Most surgeons will wait a full year before embarking on any revisionary procedures.