4 Weeks Post Op, Hate my Nose

Question

I am 4 weeks out from revisional ( 10 years ago) closed rhino to reduce bump on bridge and narrow the tip, no bones were broken. When I had my cast off it looked good, I had a slight curve and tip was raised a bit. Now it looks like a swollen blob on the left side and on the same side it looks like my hump is there. On my right it looks decent but not great, and my tip has dropped too. I am wondering if this is what happens and it will go back to looking like it did after cast removal?

Babak Azizzadeh, MD · Answer

You need to wait.  There is still a lot of swelling and your nose should continue to improve.  Make sure to continue following up with your surgeon.

Russell Kridel, MD · Answer

If the nose looked good after the splint was removed and you have not injured your nose since, the odds are your swelling will improve with time. You are a biologic being and must heal! Your nose is not like a piece of wood that once carved stays exactly the same. Try to be patient and see your surgeon frequently. Sometimes swelling that doesn't dissipate quickly can be reduced  with an injection of steroid if your surgeon thinks that appropriate.

Vincent P. Marin, MD, FACS · Answer

Nasal swelling is one of the most common complaints after surgery in rhinoplasty.  Especially revision rhinoplasty.  Unfortunately, there is little you or your surgeon can do to expedite the process, but normally this will continue to improve with time. The nose is a very detailed and defined structure on the face asnd as a result , any swelling will obscure the ideal appearance.  Waiting is the only solution and stay in close communication with your surgeon to ensure that you are healing properly.

Best of luck

Vincent Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO · Answer

This is one of the most common concerns patients have immediately after surgery. It takes anywhere from 9-12 months for majority of swelling to resolve especially after revision rhinoplasty. As you have noticed, your nose looked good as soon as splint was removed, because the swelling was kept at bay with tapes and splint. Please be patient and you will notice less and less swelling with time.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

The appearance of the nose at the time of cast removal gives a patient better insight to the final result than trying to evaluate the nose 3 weeks later when there is more swelling. You will see significant improvement over the next several months, but the nose will continue to improve for at least a year after revision surgery.

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