How the nose changes after rhinoplasty over the year: illustrative examples of patients

Most patients who decide to have nose correction surgery want to know how the recovery period is going after the procedure. It’s no secret that this process takes a long time. Therefore, you will not be able to see results immediately – you will have to be patient. The doctor told VOICE what changes are typical of rehabilitation after rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty is performed with the aim of giving facial features a more harmonious appearance or normalizing respiratory function. The procedure may be different depending on the individual characteristics and demands of the patient.

After the operation, the patient receives medical advice on care and compliance with a number of restrictions to minimize swelling and speed healing. The doctor may also prescribe anti-inflammatories or painkillers.

Here are some mandatory rules during the recovery period after rhinoplasty:

As soon as the patient fully recovers, the results of rhinoplasty become visible. It is important to remember that the final image may appear only after 6-12 months. How does a person’s appearance change during this period?

Immediately after the operation, the nose swells. He looks broad and a little shapeless. Most swelling goes away within the first month. The rest is for one year. Indeed, during the operation, the surgeon only works on the bones and cartilage of the nose, but does not affect the skin.

Due to the difference in volume of the skin “sheath” and the new bone and cartilage, the area under the skin is filled with fluid and the nose swells. The skin needs time to contract and the swelling to subside. This process takes 6 to 12 months.

The intermediate results of plastic surgery are also affected by individual indicators, including the thickness of the skin, which masks the structural features of the nose. In a few months, the appearance will change for the better: the excess volume will disappear and the architecture of the nose will become more textured and elegant.

Within 6-12 months, the appearance of the tip of the nose also changes. At first it looks a bit upside down, but surgeons often use this technique. Why is this done?

Over time, the tip of the nose may fall by 1-3 mm. This is considered a variant of the standard and not a malfunction. The force of gravity acts on the tissues, so that they take root in the same way.

It is important to remember that the recovery process after rhinoplasty can take several months, and the results of the final changes will be visible a year after the operation. Following the surgeon’s advice and taking care of your health will help you achieve the best results.

If you suddenly have doubts about the normal course of rehabilitation, you should contact your surgeon. Very often, the result of the operation depends not only on the plastic surgeon, but also on compliance with the recommendations during the rehabilitation period. The skills and recommendations of experienced doctors work wonders, giving people beauty and self-confidence.

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