How long does it take for the swelling to subside after rhinoplasty stitches are removed?

Rhinoplasty is a very popular cosmetic surgery. Of course, since it is a surgery, there will be some wounds. If there are wounds, stitches will be needed. When the nose area has almost recovered, the stitches should be removed. Of course, many people will experience redness and swelling of the nose after the stitches are removed from the rhinoplasty. So, how long does it take for the swelling to subside after the stitches are removed from the rhinoplasty? This will be introduced below!

1. How long does it take for the swelling of silicone rhinoplasty to completely subside?

It takes one to one and a half months for the swelling to completely subside after silicone rhinoplasty surgery. The initial period of rapid swelling reduction is 7-14 days after the silicone rhinoplasty surgery, during which time the swelling will subside by about 40%. After about a month, most people's swelling will be reduced by about 70%, and for most people, the swelling will be completely gone after about 45 days after the operation.

2. Which parts are most swollen after silicone rhinoplasty?

After silicone rhinoplasty, it is not the nose that is swollen but the areas around the eyes and apple cheeks. After one month, the swelling on the nasal bridge has basically subsided, but there may still be 30%-40% swelling on the nose tip. Because the skin on the nasal bridge is thinner and has less soft tissue, the support from the prosthesis is stronger, so the swelling will subside faster. The tip of the nose has more soft tissue and flesh, so the swelling will go down more slowly, taking 1-3 months.

3. How long does it take for silicone rhinoplasty to take effect?

After silicone rhinoplasty, the effect of the root of the nose can usually be seen in one month, the effect of the tip of the nose can be seen in three months, and the final effect can be seen after half a year. The reason why the time it takes to see results is different in each part is because the soft tissues of the root of the nose and the tip of the nose are different. Generally, the swelling will disappear fastest in places with less soft tissue. Since the root of the nose has the least soft tissue, it is also the place where the nose sees results the fastest after silicone rhinoplasty.

4. How long does it take to remove the stitches and have a follow-up examination after silicone rhinoplasty?

After undergoing silicone rhinoplasty, beauty lovers usually remove the stitches a week later. However, regular check-ups are required afterwards, and the frequency of check-ups is one week, one month, three months, and six months after stitches removal. One week after the stitches are removed, you can check the redness and swelling of the wound, whether there is any hyperplasia, and whether the swelling of the nose tip and nose back has subsided. And pay attention to the proliferation status of the incision in time to see if scar removal is needed. Generally speaking, people with darker skin are more likely to get scars, while people with fairer skin are less likely to get scars. Once there are signs of wound proliferation, it is best to use scar removal needles or some scar removal patches or medications under the guidance of a doctor.