I had surgery 8 months ago and my nose is still swollen. Can I do anything to fasten the healing process? (Photo)

Swelling after rhinoplasty: The swelling of the nasal tip and the area above the nasal tip called the supratip can persist for at least a year in average skinned people and may persist for up to two years in people with thick skin in this area. It can be very frustrating and requires a great deal of patience. The swelling may be worse after consumption of a high salt meal, premenstrual if you are female, if you sleep facedown on it, etc. The most definitive treatment for the postoperative scar tissue and swelling of the tip and supratip area is injection of Cortizone. Speak to your surgeon about whether you would be an appropriate patient for this. More minor treatments that you can do yourself include sleeping somewhat elevated and avoiding large salt intakes. But these will have very minor effect. I have found that for patients with extremely thick skin of the tip and supratip area the two things that are needed most are patience and Cortizone