Can my nose get shorter after rhinoplasty?

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I had a rhinoplasty that was supposed to shorten my nose and remove a bump. I am 1 week post op and my nose still looks very long. When swelling goes away can my nose appear shorter? I wish it was less projected.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

You can expect a lot of change in the first 3 weeks and as swelling goes down there will be a change in the apparent length of the nose as well. RegardsDr. J

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 1 week after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is very normal to be swollen in the immediate post-operative period.  Nasal dorsal swelling usually lasts 6 months.  Nasal tip swelling can sometimes take 12 months to fully resolve.  I advise patients that the final result of rhinoplasty takes 12 months.  I recommend that you return to see your surgeon, as he/she will have a good idea of what to expect in regards to your specific progress, since they can evaluate you in relation to your preoperative appearance.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained Plastic Surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Yes, swelling can contribute to the overall length of the nose. As the swelling subsidies, this may improve.

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