Is There Alot of Swelling Involved After a Nose Job?
Nose is a very delicate structure and like after any surgery, considerable swelling and bruising is seen after rhinoplasty as well. For this very reason, patients should not expect to look great immediately after surgery. Expect the swelling and bruising to increase on the first few days, along with a swollen, puffy face and black eyes. On an average, swelling lasts for about 1-6 weeks for closed rhinoplasty, and 1-6 months for open rhinoplasty. Though the extent of swelling differs from patient to patient, individual swelling and bruising will depend on the problem treated, surgical techniques implemented, and how one’s tissues heal. A nasal splint or nasal packing is placed on the nose to control swelling and doctors may recommend ice packs over the eyes for the first 2 days. Dressing is usually removed between 7-10 days after surgery and most people can return to work after 1- 3 weeks.
