Typically, the nose is noticeably swollen for a few weeks after rhinoplasty. However, there will be some swelling that remains and over the course of a year will slowly go away. The final results are usually apparent around one year after surgery.

It can take up to a year for the finer refinements of rhinoplasty to show. Make sure you keep all your follow up appointments with your surgeon and follow his/her directions exactly.

Usually the nose is swollen for one year, however, this is most recognizable in the first three months. Patience is the key with this kind of swelling.

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Initial swelling is significantly reduced within one week. However, patients with thicker oily and olive-type skin will hold on to it much longer sometimes well over a month. On rare occasion, some patients will have chronic swelling that can last for many months.

It takes 3-6 months for the edema to resolve, although you should improve in the next week or two.