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How long will nose job take to heal?

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A few weeks: You should be breathing well in a few weeks. The amount of swelling varies on the extent of your surgery, more work more swelling. Your nasal bones are the weakest in your body, your nose should be protected from trauma for at least 6 months. Many patients have soreness for up to a year.

Answered 2/25/2013

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6 weeks: It takes 6 weeks to heal, but you should protect it for 3 months.

Answered 7/26/2017

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Nose job healing: 2 weeks of activity restrictions. 1 month before sports with minimal potential contact. 3 months for high risk sports or activities. 1 year to see final results (sometimes longer).

Answered 3/26/2013

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7 Ds, 3/6 Ws, 6/24Ms: Your splint will likely be on 7 days. The vast majority of swellimg will resolve by 3 weeks with most of the internal scarring being formed by 6 weeks. By 6 months, the internal scarring will have "matured" with the final result being approximately 95% complete but it will take 2 years to truly see the final result.

Answered 10/2/2016

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Depends: Within 2-3 weeks 70-75 % of swelling is gone but it takes a whole year until all swelling is resolved. It depends on your health and how much needs to be done.

Answered 7/26/2017

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Dr. Houtan Chaboki answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Rhinoplasty healing: Most healing after rhinoplasty or nasal surgery occurs within the first 2 weeks after surgery. During this early recovery period, patients should restrict physical activity to help reduce bruising and swelling. After this initial healing, the nose continues to improve with time, but more slowly. Plastic surgeons typically say the "final" result after rhinoplasty may be 1 year.

Answered 10/31/2012

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Rhinoplasty recovery: It rakes a full year to recover from rhinoplasty. Most patients are sociable after a week. Be sure to have your nose evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Answered 11/1/2014

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