2 months after revision rhinoplasty — if swelling won't go down and the tip has no sensation: signals that suggest inflammation
2024. 8. 20.
At nearly 2 months after revision rhinoplasty, swelling remains on the nasal sides and tip with no tip sensation — is it inflammation? Criteria for suspecting inflammation via swelling·redness·pain on pressure, and why numbness is viewed separately — organized from the director's answer.
Key points
- Swelling and firmness can remain even 2 months after revision — don't conclude this point as the complete-resolution benchmark.
- Still, if the nose stays swollen, shows redness, and hurts when the bridge is pressed, suspect inflammation.
- Even without pain·redness, inflammation or other problems can't be fully excluded — persistent numbness also needs separate examination.
"It's almost 2 months since my revision rhinoplasty, and the swelling on the nasal sides and tip doesn't seem to have gone down properly. I feel no sensation at the tip at all. Is it inflammation?"
The person who sent this question had revision on November 6, using 5mm silicone with ear cartilage at the tip, and the nasal sides were also shaved. Nearly two months on, the nose still looked blunt with no tip sensation — they worried drinking and smoking might have caused inflammation. Being a revision made the worry bigger.
This article organizes the answer given to that question.
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By 2 months post-op, how much should swelling have subsided?
The speed at which swelling and firmness subside after revision differs by surgery scope and tissue state — it can't be concluded that everything resolves by 2 months. Persistent bluntness may be remaining swelling, but other causes must be checked too. The course of revision by stage can be seen in the revision guide.
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What signals suggest inflammation?
We look at whether the following signals appear together.
| What the state is | How it's viewed |
|---|---|
| Nose stays swollen, shows redness, and hurts when the bridge is pressed | Suspect inflammation has developed |
| Only the bridge is blunt with no other symptoms | Distinguish remaining swelling from other causes via examination |
| No sensation felt at the tip | Need to check range·change pattern and accompanying symptoms |
So the single fact that "swelling remains" isn't read as inflammation. The dividing line is whether redness and pain on pressure accompany the swelling. If the bridge is just blunt with no other symptoms, it isn't inflammation.
03
Why is the missing tip sensation viewed separately?
Tip numbness can appear following the surgical process, but it can't be remotely confirmed as unrelated to inflammation nor can recovery be guaranteed. Check the range and change pattern at the operating hospital.
So the mere fact of numbness isn't taken as grounds for inflammation. It's easier to judge your current state by viewing swelling·redness·pain toward the inflammation side and numbness toward the recovery-process side.
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Summary — view the two symptoms separately
Remaining swelling and tip numbness 2 months after revision both vary individually, but neither can be remotely concluded a normal course. Have the range·trend of swelling and sensation change — not just redness·pain — checked together at the operating hospital.
If you'd like to first discuss which side your current state is closer to, use a 1:1 video consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions patients ask before a consultation.
If my nose is still blunt past 2 months, is it definitely inflammation?
When does tip sensation return?
Where is it best to get checked?
Responses to treatment and recovery progress vary by individual. Outcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.