Asymmetrical swelling after rhinoplasty, is this normal? (Photos)

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I underwent rhinoplasty and FESS 10 days ago. I had a deviated septum and a hump. My hump was removed in the surgery, earlier i had breathing problem but now it vanished. My only concern is that earlier my nove was crooked and the bridge between my nose and lips was slightly tilted. My doctor told me after surgery it will be okay. I had my stitches and cast removed 2 days back. But the left side of my face is lookin way bigger than right and my nose is still a bit crooked. Help pls. Thank you

Jon Kurkjian, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. 
With any nasal surgery, the name of the game is patience. At one week, we would expect you to have quite a bit of swelling and bruising still noticeable and may have trouble breathing out of one or both nostrils. By the end of two weeks, typically, you will still be swollen but look more like you have a bad cold, rather than post surgical. Swelling can take up to a year to be completely gone, however, by 9 weeks you will look very good and should see big difference from your pre-op pics. I encourage you to stay patient.

Jan Zemplenyi, MD · Answer

10 days post op is extremely early in the healing process and you are still very swollen. Typically, the initial swelling after nose surgery subsides within two to three weeks. However, residual swelling, especially in the tip of the nose, can take about a year to resolve as the contour refines. Swelling can also vary through the day, being more prominent in the morning. Your nose will continue to change as time goes on, try and be patient.

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