Will rhinoplasty swelling reduce and improve my nose shape?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 23-year-old girl. I underwent a rhinoplasty six days ago. Recently, my surgeon took the cast off, and I saw my nose with a lot of swelling. I have a concern that I will not get the shape that I want, a thinner dorsum.

I am uploading the pre-surgical and post-surgical pictures. Is it possible for my dorsum to get thinner after the resolution of the swelling? Or will it remain the same?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Many of my patients will have trouble, so I do not assure them before surgery, as the actual results take time to show due to swelling. I hope your surgeon has convinced you, and so you are looking for a second opinion.

It takes up to three to six months for the swelling to subside completely. But you will be expecting a decrease in swelling after seven to ten days. Do not get worried and enjoy your holidays. Wait, and you will get an excellent result.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.