How long does it take to heal after a rhinoplasty?

According to the surgeons at Profiles Beverly Hills, no one but you might notice any swelling within two or three weeks of your nose job.

But, it really does take time for the skin to shrink down and wrap around the new structure underneath. For those with thin skin, this may largely happen within a couple of months. For some with very thick skin, revision patients, or if your nose was reduced significantly in size, it can sometimes take even more than a year. So, there is some individual variation in healing based on your skin type, healing characteristics, degree of previous nasal injury, and the type and amount of work done during your procedure.

Check out the larger photos and a more detailed explanation at the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery blog

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