Rhinoplasty Recovery: What To Expect

Ward Institute is here to answer your questions if you are interested in a rhinoplasty in Cottonwood Heights or Salt Lake City, UT. Recovery and follow-up appointments are important after the procedure, so read more about rhinoplasty recovery and contact us today to schedule a consultation.

What Is a Rhinoplasty?

A rhinoplasty can be performed in Cottonwood Heights or Salt Lake City, UT, to correct a deviated septum and solve breathing problems (septoplasty), repair a broken nose, or change the outward appearance of the nose. The procedure can be more straightforward or complicated and last anywhere from 90 minutes to a few hours, depending on what the surgery is correcting. Splints are placed in and around the nose to support it as it heals, and the small incisions in and around the nose are closed with stitches that dissolve as you heal.

What Is Recovery Like?

Rhinoplasties are outpatient procedures, and you can return home the same day. You can expect the initial recovery to last at least a week, but some people need more time to recover. The nose splints are removed in about a week, and you will see your doctor for several follow-up visits. These are to ensure you are healing properly. It could be six weeks until you can return to your normal activities.

What Can I Expect?

During recovery, you will notice bruising that lasts a week under the eyes or cheeks. Swelling is normal after a rhinoplasty, and it can take three months for most of the swelling to go away or longer if you have had a more complex procedure. After a rhinoplasty in Salt Lake City, UT, it can take 12–18 months for all the swelling to subside and for the final results to be seen. We will follow up to ensure you are happy with the final results.

Schedule Your Rhinoplasty

The talented surgeons at Ward Institute are ready to help when you need rhinoplasty in Cottonwood Heights, UT, or Salt Lake City, UT. We also specialize in non-surgical rhinoplasty, where fillers address minor cosmetic concerns. Contact us for an appointment at (801) 513-3223.