Rhinoplasty Swelling and Healing Stages Timeline | Dr. Jonathan Sykes

drjonathansykes.com/ -- Rhinoplasty is a common but complex procedure that heals in stages, within a generally predictable timeline. In our plastic surgery practice serving Beverly Hills and Sacramento, we have done thousands of rhinoplasties. Our decades of experience in this procedure has given us a wealth of knowledge in terms of advising patients about what to expect during the healing process, and the do’s and don’ts of aftercare in order to achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time.
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What is rhinoplasty?
Colloquially called a “nose job,” a rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery which restructures and reshapes the nose to bring it into more attractive alignment and proportion with the rest of the face. Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular and sought-after procedures in plastic surgery, and for good reason. As the central feature of the face, an ill-shaped or oversized nose can steal focus from other beautiful features. Modifying the nose to bring it into greater harmony with the rest of the face can have an incredible impact on a person’s appearance and general confidence level.
How long does swelling last after rhinoplasty?
While every patient and every procedure is different, most of the swelling will go down within the first month following surgery, and about 90% of all swelling should subside within the first three months. However, the full result is in the last 10% - where the tip and bridge definition is maximized. This may take 12 to 18 months.
What are the stages of swelling post rhinoplasty?
While most swelling from rhinoplasty goes down within a few weeks, swelling may initially get worse before it gets better, so don’t be alarmed if it is worse on day three or four than it was immediately following surgery. Every patient is different, so recovery times vary, but generally speaking, most patients can expect to look “normal” after about three to four weeks, with a small amount of residual swelling and tenderness lasting about three months - though it is usually only noticeable to the patient themselves.
The thicker the skin is, the longer it takes for the final outcome to be achieved. For this reason, patients who have thick skin preoperatively, that their outcome may take closer to 18 months, rather than 9 to 12 months. Additionally, if a patient is undergoing a revision rhinoplasty procedure, the final results are more likely to take a greater amount of time, versus a primary rhinoplasty. This occurs because the skin soft-tissue envelope is thicker and less compliant in revision rhinoplasty patients.
What are the healing stages of rhinoplasty?
The initial healing stage is about ten days. This is the period when you will need to be most vigilant about aftercare instructions, and plan to take a break from your normal activities to allow everything to heal. After ten days, much of the bruising and swelling will have dissipated, and any lingering effects can be concealed with makeup. After about three weeks, you’ll likely have no readily apparent signs that you ever had surgery, and can resume non-weight-bearing exercise. At three months, almost all swelling has gone down permanently, and the nose looks basically like the final result. It will take a year or two for the nose to totally settle into its new structure, but at three months, the vast majority of rhinoplasty recovery is complete.
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About Dr. Jonathan Sykes
Dr. Jonathan Sykes is a world-famous expert plastic surgeon who performs all cosmetic and functional plastic surgery procedures on the face and neck. He is a past president of The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and served on their Board of Directors for over 10 years. He is also a Professor Emeritus in Facial Plastic Surgery from UC Davis Medical Center, and the former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at that institution. He is known as the expert’s expert, and is often called to consult and advise other plastic surgeons in both Northern California and Beverly Hills. He has a special interest in eyelid and browlift surgery, facial rejuvenation surgery, including facelifts and rhinoplasty.

[@DM-mt7km]

I’m 2 1/2 weeks post-op and this video is very comforting. Everything he says patients worry about, I worry about. This puts me at ease. Thank you, doctor.

[@queertoday]

same!

[@zainabhassan8521]

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[@DM-mt7km]

@@Wonderlaust Yes, it did.

[@sophierose8429]

how's it looking now??

[@osxow1]

same here

[@liliasilva5322]

This video put me at ease. I’m 3 weeks post op and most days I regret going “under the knife” thank you thank you

[@sparky7182]

How u doin now? Im at 10th day and i feel terrible abt this🥲

[@ashleylinares7197]

I reach my one year mark in one month and let me tell you, it still is changing!!!!! The final outcome takes time! Even affer a year, my nose still feels a bit sensitive. It is still slightly swollen on my right side as well as my tip. Trust the process!!!!

[@mctooch]

Thank you

[@Eshafinance]

how does it look now do you love it?? im 3 weeks post revision op and omg my tip is slightly going to the left. when I raise my head you can see the tip going to the left as well as the mid bone called the septum I guess.. my surgeon keeps saying to keep massaging it and hold the tip to the right and it might get better, but im so scared of this un even ness. pls advice!

[@liveandletlive7152]

I read the tip can take up to 3yrs for some

[@AminulislamMallick]

Sorry to tell you that it is not one year game. Swelling can fluctuate after 2- 3 years also. So consult to your doctor about this matter because you hadpaid for a good result not for a swollen nose. Also reply what your doctor said to you.

[@awabsahb6593]

@@Eshafinance how is it now?

[@MaricelaIbarra1]

This is the video that has answered all my question. I am 3 weeks post op and I feel like the tip of my nose is too lifted and very round and swollen. This video has given me piece of mind... and though I know it's a long road in regards to the healing process, sometimes you just need to hear it again.

[@jamiefrancowski4091]

Hello, has your lifted tip (upturned nose) come back down? Can you please let me know how long to expect it to take before it comes back down post rhino?

[@jackthegod9988]

how you,re feeling now

[@Yarami920]

I would love to know about your upturned tip result , has it come down? More defined ? I’m in the same boat and so nervous

[@AminulislamMallick]

Sorry to tell you that it is not one year game. Swelling can fluctuate after 2- 3 years also. So consult to your doctor about this matter because you hadpaid for a good result not for a swollen nose. Also reply what your doctor said to you.

[@kartiksaklani5148]

please tell me about your tip ? my nose tip is also lifted .How much time it take to regain its position

[@smileforthecamera90]

I love the way he speaks

[@Nour-op6wo]

ur comments are on every rhinoplasty video i watch and i feel like we’re besties now

[@smileforthecamera90]

@@Nour-op6wo hehehehehe before my op i was watching most videos relevant to me

[@SimGTAandCOD]

@@smileforthecamera90 mines tomorrow I’m shittin it lol but damn look fwd to it

[@smileforthecamera90]

@@SimGTAandCOD Good luck, and hope you have a speedy recovery!

[@SimGTAandCOD]

@@smileforthecamera90 thanks homes

[@dnersargaren8677]

I'm 4 weeks post-open rhinoplasty { "true thick skin" } & this rings true for me. When the cast came off, my nose looked HUGE. It was a discoloured potato for the first few days, but with the help of tape, the swelling dramatically subsided within the week. Now 4 weeks in, it certainly feels & looks like 90% of the swelling has subsided. I know this still isn't the end result, but I am already getting a very good idea of how it's going to look, & my nose feels much, much stronger. If you have thick skin, you definitely want to tape & keep the tape on for as long as you can. Take daily walks,. Gently exfoliate. Sleep slightly upright.

[@sharongunson4379]

I am now 4 weeks post op- How did your nose feel inside please?

[@_MNFST_]

Im 9 days after surgery, cast was removed yesterday and im in such a big shock… my nose became very very HUGE.. before surgery it was slim and not big… so its this thing swelling i guess?? Doctor said that it gonna take tike to see full result, but still i need information is it swelling or?? Im just hopping and praying now that after 3 weeks when i must back to work my nose not gonna be so HUGE 😢

[@dnersargaren8677]

@@_MNFST_ You're 9 days after a trauma to your nose. You're going to look back on this & laugh, because you should know that of course this is swelling. Nobody comes out of a rhinoplasty surgery without swelling - it's a natural response to injury. If you have thick skin as I do, you can expect ups & downs of swelling for at least a year. Of course, the swelling you're currently experiencing won't last & will go down over the next 3 months, but you will have some level of swelling up to at least a year. You will know, even if your nose doesn't visibly look swollen, if you pinch the tip & if feels "full"/solid/rock hard... that is swelling. Best thing you can do is drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol & excess salt, sleep upright & use tape.

[@_MNFST_]

@@dnersargaren8677 can i get your fb or insta i want to message you if i get more things in my mind to ask you :) also i want to show my nose before surgery and now how huge it is, to talk with you who had someting like this before :))) im just scared a lot and need information :)

[@daisycastillon286]

I’m on my 4th weeks (one month) Post Op and I’m glad I came across this video. It truly helped me, enlightened me, comforted me because I am so bothered. Your information Doc is a heavenly sent. You filled-in the lack of information from my surgeon 😩😢. God Bless You more Doc Sykes. ❤

[@abdullahshah7399]

I am currently 6 day post op how much long will it take for sweliing to disappear I am extremely worried about it

[@ronakonina]

very informative and clear. Thank you!

[@TheILoveLISAMICHELLEShow]

Thank You so much, Sir! You are very helpful in giving me this information!

[@darlingsarah826]

This video was so good and hit all the key points

[@esthermorales58]

Thank you for this video, doctor!!

[@Anwar.AJ.]

I had information from him more than my Doctor ! Thank you so much

[@jearmanda_noval]

Thank you so much! You’re answer really help me in this exactly moment of craziness post op. Thanks again

[@ktiwana89]

Great advice and knowledge! You are an incredible doctor to help guide people who have had this procedure. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@CesarOrtiz-el2kg]

Man this guy is legit and keeps the momentum.

[@generaoreilly1328]

Your amazing!!!! You always remind me how crazy I'm being. I appreciate your video. Thank you!

[@aprilsummerz660]

No need to watch anymore videos, he’s so informative. Felt like a great lecture🙌🏽😊🤗

[@brandong383]

I love the way you talk.. you’d make a great defense lawyer as well.. if I was a judge I would take your word

[@atenabiban1034]

Great explinations. Thank you

[@raeeshussain4952]

Thankyou dr. Just had mine in Turkey Great tips appreciated

[@lemonking3644]

This man is very trusting, you can tell❤

[@freeurmind2871]

Thank you so much for this video. I needed to hear this so bad.

[@samedu5163]

Informative video...thank you doctor you are incredible...🌹🙏

[@ranceavner01]

I love the way he speaks . I had my revision rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago.. this is big help❤❤❤❤

[@Tisay_0115]

Very informative. Thank u

[@LiftingStress]

Charismatic. He seems like a great plastic surgeon. Very informative. Thank you!

[@sumathisenthi1288]

Clear explanation sir🥰🥰❤🙏🙏

[@paulineborg5635]

Many Thanks Dr Sykes .

[@dhabyamajid1237]

That was so helpful !!!

[@generaoreilly1328]

You totally nail all are crazy worrying. Your clear , your honest . Your confidence and relaxed demeanor suggest you know what the he'll your talking about. Your right u surgeons tell us but we want results now. You surgeons are not only amazing in surgery , but also for dealing with us insecure humans wanting results immediately afterwards and not trusting your EXPERTISE lol! Thank you!!!!!!

[@AminulislamMallick]

Sorry to tell you that it is not one year game. Swelling can fluctuate after 2- 3 years also. So consult to your doctor about this matter because you hadpaid for a good result not for a swollen nose. Also reply what your doctor said to you.

[@Amanda-de2jo]

Thanks for this video.

[@baileykonop]

i needed this!

[@budna5520]

thank you 🙏🏼

[@krazygurlize]

Love this video. What changed my perspective about my swollen nose is what he said at 2:25-2:41 , 3:36-3:59 and 4:21-4:59. It's been 8 months since my combo rhino/septoplasty, and my tip still looks wider and more swollen than pre-surgery (my bridge, however, has completely healed and is thinner which is what I wanted). I have to be patient, breathe, and trust the healing process

[@asimalamssi3017]

Very informative, wow !! As someone with experience i can tell you are well educated experienced doctor

[@juanromero-gs8mz]

Bad ass dr right here. Super helpful

[@avavictoria165]

Very informative! You should also touch on the nerves, when the feeling will come back at the incision site (I’m 10 days post-op revision rhino, first time took weeks to gain back the feeling) and when you will have normal use of your upper lip again- movement (smiling, laughing, chewing etc)

[@paristexas72]

Thanks for this video... my surgery is set for wed and now I know that patience and time is the final measure

[@jackthegod9988]

i hope evrything went well for you

[@AminulislamMallick]

Sorry to tell you that it is not one year game. Swelling can fluctuate after 2- 3 years also. So consult to your doctor about this matter because you hadpaid for a good result not for a swollen nose. Also reply what your doctor said to you.

[@thriftythrifter1166]

Excellent video! Thank you! I am 5 days post op revision rhinoplasty, my septum was completely repaired as well! I can’t wait to be able to breathe again!

[@AsiaBibi-is5ft]

after 2months i stiol feel pain at sternum

[@DiamondBackProject]

I wish you were my surgeon, you seem so trusting

[@eboniegarner7812]

8 days out and he makes me feel so much better! I need to wait for the swelling to go down!

[@mateocarepeo]

Hey! How is it going? Did the swelling go down? I’m 1 1/2 week post op and my tip feels very thick and even bigger than before.

[@sophierose8429]

@@mateocarepeo same... 8 days post op. how is it now?

[@gabrielavelasco8079]

I have super thick skin on my nose . I wish my nose was smaller and my tip more defined . My parents both have huge bulbous noses . I make the most of what I have bc my rhinoplasty was super painful and I don’t want to feel that amount of pain again.Thank you doctor for all your tips .

[@vanessak487]

Hey..how many months are you post op? What was your recovery time like? Do you like your results?

[@smartanajones4u]

I’m 2 days post op and im grateful this video popped up because after looking at my tip constantly, I’m disappointed that it still looks too big and clown 🤡 nose like and already I was contemplating revision. However, thankfully, this video has definitely assuaged my worries. Thanks Dr. !

[@roseyry9248]

I am second day post of and I feel like a little pig. But I believe it will look ok

[@smartanajones4u]

@@roseyry9248 it’s definitely gonna get better! Please hang in there and know that every day, your nose is gonna feel and look better day by day. I’m 5 weeks post op today and although my tip is still swollen some, my nose looks wayyyyy better 5 weeks post op than it did even 2 weeks ago. Just keep coming back to look at Dr. J’s video here as much as you need to to help you to feel better. I know I definitely looked at it several times a week because it was sooooo comforting to me psychologically

[@amycls]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@user-sp1ud2kg7z]

Hello Dr. Sykes. & Thank you for such informative and rich videos 👍👍. I'm entering my 7th week of post-op and still suffering from the swelling of the nose tip, do you advise at this stage : - "taping" ? and/or - applying Arneca cream/gel ? and/or - Massaging Thank you again 🎩🙏🙏

[@hamoozy1234567]

He's so reassuring

[@iseultjames-rp2jq]

Thank! Your right. My human nature is interrupting my knowledge that my surgeon was terrific. ( Dr Mark McGowan. Vie Institute. Maroochydore. Sunshine coast. Australia) He said it would take about 8 weeks to see the best... All the very best to who ever reads this.

[@becgedge7609]

This video also put me at ease as my one nostril or tip appears a bit higher on one side! It's only been 10 days, but anxiety happens immediately. 😐

[@iHithm]

How is it now?

[@francoissuissae6217]

I have my right nostril open for the 1st time since the late 2000s from playing contact sports in rugby 🏉 union & fighting at boxing + a few into 2nd week recovery but back to work week 3 on light duties (although in commercial construction there isn't much light duties) until end Jan 2023 but hopefully can get back to building tasks and some better upgrading myself with education and fitness again to be a best version i can be

[@n0o0bie3e]

Very informative. Im on my first year and think the bridge and tip arent defined yet!! Hopefully it settles down within this year

[@ilknur2095]

Hey! How’s it now, if you don’t mind giving a little update?😇

[@jswagg317]

I just had septoplasty turb reduction nasal valve repair surgery 1 month ago. I now hav a collapsed nasal valve .how long b4 it can be fixed. How long should i wait for revision surgery. Im having major problems breathing correctly. And really need it fixed now

[@jjojjorge]

I had a fabulous functional and aesthetic septorhinoplasty; l expect sooner than normal recovery. Thanks for the succinct insightful video.

[@yahyaelmi8435]

How you feeling now

[@jjojjorge]

@@yahyaelmi8435 Mostly normal, but I still have tiny lumps in the nostrils that are really decreasing in size. November 14th, 2022 I had the surgery.

[@yahyaelmi8435]

@@jjojjorge so you had functional rhinoplasty , did they repair you valves too or just the septum

[@jjojjorge]

@@yahyaelmi8435 At least the external valve (I had to check the anatomy of it) I breath better.

[@firelordazula7473]

i had surgery and i’m in the middle of my school year i had it done during vacation and i’m so scared going back to school since my nose is huge now. i love my new sideprofile but my front is so swollen and looks fat

[@twinstar2566]

How does it look now? Any update?

[@Smiley_101]

I never thought I want this but my breathing problems getting worse as I aged . When I’m younger I can tolerates well but as I’m older it take over my health and I might reconsider. A lot of us having breathing problems without noticing it till we aged .

[@jaypeepacumio2636]

Very informative. Im on my 4 days old rhino. Way far to go hehehe

[@lolomo781]

Dear Doc, what do you think about filler for the low bridge nose?

[@4n4Me]

I'm 7 days post op and I already love my results! Can't wait to see what I look like without the swelling! (My swelling is actually taking place mostly on the bridge of my nose, not the tip)

[@prateekmishra9335]

It will go away in 3 weeks.... Do tapin

[@valentinfama7797]

@@prateekmishra9335 it will def not, i’m 20 days post op and my nose is still swollen af

[@msjackson4611]

@@valentinfama7797 me too! IM getting depress because of it 😭

[@valentinfama7797]

@@msjackson4611 hi!! don’t worry ! if ur a month post op ur nose is still very swollen, i freaked out every day about it looking to big and asymmetries but now it’s much better, give ur nose time to settle

[@msjackson4611]

@@valentinfama7797 im very anxious just cried infront of mirror 😭 yes its been a month and my nose bridge is looking like avatar 😭 i dont even wanna look in the mirror because ill just get more and more depress 😢

[@catalinadc2511]

What my doctor recommended me for reducing swelling is using silicone gel sheets on my nose for a year, I use them when I'm indoors and when I sleep. I'm 4 months post-op and stopped using it for a week and damn my tip got rounded, big and swollen... not using them made me see the difference. What it does is compresses the tissues down and stops the swelling going up, it also prevents hypertrophic scars.

[@fanciefranklin7692]

I’m 3wks post op and the swelling is literally killing me!!! Especially noticing my nostrils are asymmetrical, I know it’s common to heal at different rates I jus have high anxiety! I feel worse than I was!!

[@msjackson4611]

Oh God babe me too!!! Im depress because of it 😭

[@marianamariana9989]

I’m 1 day post op and I’m freaking out lol. I have a looooooooong way to go

[@becgedge7609]

I'm 10 days post op and am having the same nostril anxiety!! the tip appears to be turned up to the right a bit more and it's making the one nostril feel a tag piggy ish. I also got my 'monthly friend' 2 days ago and was crying on and of the whole day, total catastrophe mode! It's aweful to feel like did I make the right decision??? This is my freaking face!! I hope your nose is healing better!

[@FaithSaldivar-tk5ii]

I am twelve days post op and my upturned nose is making me cringe 😔

[@jisel1029]

Did your tip go down ?

[@annajonske6566]

This is so comforting, I'm 2 months post op and my tip is a little long and round, my nostrils a little uneven :/ I hope this will settle within the next 10 months! Will update every few months, please remind me☺

[@karinar1370]

I had mine 3 weeks ago and my tip is round and big too

[@juliatames7214]

MINE TOO

[@moey6346]

Heyy how is it now??

[@annajonske6566]

@@moey6346 Hey thanks for reminding me 🥰 i'm i'm a bit over 5 months post op now and able to blow my nose again, press my nostrils together and overall it's gotten a bit more flexible. But I think there is still some swelling left, because it still hurts a lot when someone accidentally hits my nose a bit too hard, for example when cuddling with my boyfriend. I know it will never be AS flexible as before but i do hope this will further go down :) Overall I am satisfied so far, but it's a bit too long for my liking, not longer than pre op, but about the same, just without the hump 🤔🤔

[@moey6346]

@@annajonske6566 well I am 8 days post op rn, and glad hearing your journey, look forward to it

[@aryanmody2882]

It’s my second day after surgery, this video is very comforting and reassuring.. The past few days have gone by extremely long 🤣

[@talhamazhar920]

What are the results now ?

[@aryanmody2882]

@@talhamazhar920 the results are brilliant, better than I could have hoped. Only issues is… I have a small perforation due to how deviated my septum used to be, but don’t worry it’s extremely unlikely you’ll have one!

[@sophierose8429]

i'm 2 days out as well.... any tips? i'm rlly struggling w recovering

[@aryanmody2882]

@@sophierose8429 yeah, make sure you’re sleeping with two pillows to keep your head elevated. Sleep on your back and make sure taking behind the counter pain killers, eat mash potatoes with soup for first week (liquids and mushy food helped me because my lips were SWOOOOLLEN REAL BAD) but otherwise take it easy and try and get some light steps in around the house don’t just chill and bed.. hope this helps and hope you have a fast and healthy recovery 🙏🏽👊🏽

[@sophierose8429]

@@aryanmody2882 tysmmm i'm dying !! the congestion is soooo bad and i miss breathing thru my nose

[@Karoline1210aka]

I have stitches around my nostrils and on the inside I grew a bubble, looks sewn back crooked 😿

[@hellotomylife]

I have love and hate rs with 3 weeks post rhinoplasty, is it normal ? Sometime I feel like the bridge and tip are not as high as before, but sometime I love the result and I think it’s perfect height for the nose bridge n tip.

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

Iam 12 month post op septoplasty rhinoplasty iam still swallen on the tip and I cannot breathe well it is congested I smoke and iam quiting I hope the swallen and the breathing will go better

[@lashaberikashvili9478]

5.5 months after rhinoplasty, I had an operation on the clavicle, and the next morning my nose was different, very rough, hard and swollen . Why? Now I'm worried, will it affect nose shape? It was very good before the operation and I liked my nose, but now I don't like it anymore😢😢

[@skhosanamathiyane]

Eish this man know how to explain, after removing that hard nose cover yoooooo my nose look awful,too big the tip too long yooooooo,,thank you my brother,,,,,South Africa

[@amandasunshine2]

If you don't alter the tip at all, does this all still apply? I really like my tip, I don't want it to change at all. A bit of swelling, I can understand, cuz it's at the bottom, it makes sense that fluid would drain into it

[@Linxs718]

I just got rhinoplasty the day before yesterday. I still feel like crap and I have two big black and blues under my eyes. I’m here looking for comfort. I never seen my face like this. I hope it all goes well.

[@b64771]

I had my rhinoplasty with him at age 15. Still looks good 👌🏼 Lol 😆

[@maryshamseddine7508]

How old are you now? And does it still look exactly the same??

[@sevlxr]

Is it normal to fell the nostrils are asymmetrical after only 3 weeks of the surgery?! I feel bad when I look at it but overall I am happy my nose is better than before but I wanted it to be perfect well defined if anyone experienced the same problem and it solved by the time tell me so I can feel okay... My doctor keep saying it's just the swelling...

[@lorrainelopez3749]

Can anyone comment on the healing inside the nose I’m day 10 and I’m starting to itch and can feel scalping and dry. Anyone else ?

[@oleksua74]

My nose looks very crooked due to swelling, is that normal ? Is it gonna heal crooked ?

[@brandong383]

8 weeks post op and my nostrils seemed to be pinched. Is this normal?

[@arrongamez1388]

Why does this dude look extremely surprised when he speaks. His eyes open so much with every other word he says

[@user-sl3pm3ii6c]

He talks with passion, he speeks with his mouth, eyes and hands 🤌🏼

[@topsy_turvyvizge6032]

My nose surgery done for this 10 day but my skin to thick looked too big im scared and i feel cry alot i can't see my face at mirror. Dr told to me its take time to healing this not final result.. my maid can't accept it im full of scared... full off depression also .... thats why im see all videos ...how much time to take normally...... Im praying god plz i want good result ....

[@rociogarcia2624]

I’m praying for you… I am in the 3rd week, and I have the same issue. It is such a rollercoaster of emotions… every time I need to tape my nose I cry.

[@gabybonilla9483]

How long did it take anyone to breath normally after surgery?

[@julenjames]

I had a full rhinoplasty 10 days ago, and I had black eyes and swelling, which is normal the procedure i had. obviouslyi have a bit of bruising and swell8ng still, but Dr. Sycks is spot on with what he is saying in the video and to repeat a previous comment, it is reassuring to know how far this process needs to see the outcome 100%. it actually doesn't hurt as most people would think. I had exstenve work on mine as my nose was a complete disaster and it was only discomfort I had with the splins in there. I had four but they usually put two, that's how much work they did. Good luck to anyone looking for this op, I recommend it as I can now finally breath through my nose

[@utubeho24]

I’m terrified of my septo and rhinoplasty coming up. I don’t know whether to expect pain or extreme discomfort. Seems like it varies depending person to person.

[@julenjames]

@utubeho24 no need to worry, it's more discomfort than things else. I had a full rhinoplasty because my nose was broken, right nasal passage was blocked, the other was deviated as well because of the break, and a deviated septum. the splints stung slightly as they were taken out but other than that, very minimal to no pain. but be patient with the results, mine has been 5 months and there is still healing to go through. just think of the result more than the operation, you'll be fine

[@utubeho24]

@@julenjames thanks so much for this. I know every person varies in response to their pain and tolerance, I’m a wimp by far and the thought of not being able to breathe is giving me anxiety like no other. I’m hearing stories about ears blocked, no sleep and worse, none stop swelling to the point where vision is impacted (?) so I really appreciate you being direct and sharing your experience. They’ve given me both pain meds and Xanax in case I have an anxiety attack 😂 it is america after all… but don’t know which of the two poisons to pick. Ideally, anything that’ll help me pass out for the first three days which from my understanding are the worst of it right? Regardless, thank you so much, truly.

[@julenjames]

@utubeho24 you'll do fine, you're thinking too much and the Internet is full of stories which are overly exaggerated so people will feel sorry for them. I didn't take any pain killers after it 3 to 5 days as it wasn't worth it, and I looked very swollen but my operation was very intrusive and a lot of work needed to be done. if your nose is to remove a hump on the bridge and septum work, it's nothing trust me. what are you having done by the way?

[@utubeho24]

@@julenjames thanks for this 👌🏼 will do my best to keep positive. I basically broke my nose in a severe car accident, when I went to check on it, my ENT who’s also a plastic surgeon said yup there’s a deviated septum and hump thanks to the impact. (Deviated from before of course), so septo-rhino is his recommendation. He’ll be fixing the septum, potentially removing some turbunite if there is any, and removing the dorsal hump and very slightly raising the tip. So I’m like ahhhhh what does this translate to pain and anxiety wise?

[@leslieochoa88]

Am 6 days out and boy is the swelling so discouraging but I keep reminding myself it’s temporary.

[@MiniMonica]

I was told by my doctor not to tape my nose… i have very thick skin. I am middle eastern but he said he doesn’t find it necessary and can mess with my skin so he advised me to leave it and let the swelling go down on its own. Im curious has anyone has not taped their nose? I got mine done in the USA as well and i feel like tapping is common in the middle east

[@sharnisa5604]

Any tips for dry mouth? I am on day 4 and have such a hard time sleeping because of it

[@user-lk4in7fn1u]

had rhinoplasty(tipoplasty + dorsal augmentation ) 4 months back .. still swoolen supratip

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

Iam 5 months post op and I have e problem breathing it blocks depending on the day maybe my the valves collapsed he wants me to ha e a computerized ct scan the tip is swallen around the tip of the noze I cried I had a septoplasty rhinoplasty combined

[@amenth-5432]

3 months and still paining on my nose especially radix and nose tip... Any suggestions

[@joeblack7326]

On my 16th day of septorhinoplasty. It's a bit tough as the swelling from the tip and side of nose doesn't seem to be improving. But hoping for it to get better when I go back to the doctor after 1 month.

[@user-tf6vb5fq1u]

Heyyy do you mind sharing how’s your nose now! My tip looks like a ball not definition whatsoever - 1 month post op

[@joeblack7326]

@@user-tf6vb5fq1u Hi. My tip is still swelling and tbh not seeing major improvement. But I just got back from my 1 month follow up check up and the doctor said to have patience as the implant will still blend with my nose and tissues and tip swelling could last up to 3-4 months. Also said I could do massages 2 minutes twice a day to reduce swelling. I think we just need to trust the process. Best of luck to you.

[@jennifercureg9962]

Hi! I'm15 days post-op now. And still swollen, should i continue doing hot compress or cold compress? Hope you notice, sir. Thank you!

[@exquisitemusiclover]

From all the research I've done, they say it's pointless to do past the first week post op.

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

The bridge in my recovery is still swallen I got this extra fat button I hope it corrects well without a revision I even had last November a shot of steroid to make my tip less prominent I don't see much different maybe ingot thick skin

[@SindelserveurQueen]

I just had a revision rhinoplasty that I’m extremely happy with but the swelling at my tip is driving me nuts it’s been a week and a half so I know it’s normal but I can’t wait to heal

[@Letgoodthingshappeninmylifenow]

How is your nose now?

[@xxXmmxx]

Hey I'm one year post op, the tip of my nose looks a little swollen lately and looks kinda pointy and sharp. Is this normal or my nose is dropping badly? ( I had this terrible cold, my nose was super runny and stuffy, could this be the reason). Please I'm freaking out, i look like pinocchio

[@paradise6606]

I'm 62 days post-op Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty/Rib Graft and feel like shit. Still feels like an ax sticking out of my face. If I need a revision I coming to this doctor.

[@yahyaelmi8435]

How you feeling now

[@paradise6606]

@@yahyaelmi8435 Two years post op is finally feeling better, but I need revision rhinoplasty to make it right by me.

[@yahyaelmi8435]

@@paradise6606 what’s is the problem , which part is the issue

[@paradise6606]

@@yahyaelmi8435 The nose has never stop hurting. The rib graph feels and looks like it is lifting up and the left hand side of the nose feels like sharp cartlege was left to cut into the tip of my nose. The entire nose looks ridicules every way a doctor could have change the nose and made it wrong he did. I just past the two year mark and am gearing up for another surgery, And I think I may have just found the best surgeon in America. Only bummer is he is in New York and I am in California. It will be a very long ride getting back home a week after surgery. Not looking forward to this at all.

[@yahyaelmi8435]

@@paradise6606 so they misplaced one of the rib graft , ?

[@Advocados119]

🔴Ear cartilage nose surgery questions - Does gore Tex can be remove & replace a higher gore Tex ? IF cannot remove, can it just add a higher gore Tex on nose bridge ?

[@louietiongson]

I didn't have rhinoplasty, but I got septoplasty. That swelling is no joke. I'm 2 weeks post op.

[@hardikkamboj3528]

were you having any problem in breathing due to the same?

[@msjackson4611]

Hi Doc im on my day 20 post op. And im having on and off depression when i see my nose bridge big… my surgeon removed silicone oil injection and replaced it with implant. Should i be depress seeing my nose bridge still wide after rhinoplasty? 😭 pls help

[@lilmizj9685]

My nose is wide too😢 I cant in 20 days out and my nose is fat

[@brandomiranda6703]

Any foods or supplements to speed up healing?

[@khushbuzubair318]

Pineapple. Smoothies or blended pineapple

[@chantelchantel6478]

Im 7 months in and still see and feel swelling. i’m worried it won’t go down and that this will be the end result.

[@Dage-bl6ru]

Is ur nose tip hard😊

[@chantelchantel6478]

@@Dage-bl6ru yes

[@Letgoodthingshappeninmylifenow]

Does it look better now?:/

[@TheSaint28]

I'm two month's five day's from healing from the rhinoplasty surgery and i was wondering if it's normal to feel chills?? I also notice it's a little swollen inside my nose and feel like i always have oil outside, not sure if that's all part of the healing??

[@elmirah5737]

I got rhinoplasty done a little over 3 weeks ago and about 2 weeks ago I started to gently blow my nose. I do this because it was hard breathing through my nose as it was sooo clogged up and breathing through my mouth just makes my mouth and lips so dry. Is it fine that I'm blowing my nose? (again, I'm very gentle!)

[@jaiderandrescruzrodriguez7998]

Hi Elmira, are you doing your nasal washing (with saline solution) at least twice daily? It has been helping me a lot a since I stasted doing it and I breath better.

[@jamiefrancowski4091]

On average, how many weeks does it take before the upturned tip comes back down?

[@user-dc2zn1vj8h]

I have same question I'm three week post op and I want my tip to come down

[@erkinova_]

Yesterday was 14 th day after my nose job and my cast was took off. I was almost shocked when I saw the result. Because the tip of my nose was very long and a bit small. Especially when viewed from the side, the tip of my nose is long and pointed. It seemed to me that my nose was sticking out too much of my face. The shape of my nose became like a triangle. Because it was thin in width and long in height. In addition, the tip of my nose was slightly to the left. The worst part is the slight drooping in the middle part of the bridge of my nose. And the bridge seemed a bit lower than normal. I hated my nose and couldn't take this 😭😭 Please write comments if anyone has experienced this. Is it normal? Does it change as time passes? I really need advice!

[@bellazan4109]

any updates??

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

The swelling depends for me it's still a problem at the tip

[@aniarro]

I’ve had a 3rd revision rhinoplasty about 2,5 years ago due to breathing difficulties. Not only do I hate the way my nose looks now the tip is still so swollen!! There is no definition whatsoever…. Anyone experienced this? 😢