Hello, I had rhinoplasty ten days ago however my nose now looks like it starts at my forehead. This feels like bone and not swelling. Should I be concerned? Is this normal?
May 15, 2016
Answer: Swelling 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
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May 15, 2016
Answer: Swelling 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
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