My Nose Looks Upturned 2 Months After Rhinoplasty — Is It Okay to Wait for It to Come Down?
2024. 2. 15.
If the tip looks upturned 2 months after rhinoplasty, the recovery course and current structure are checked together. Why tingling at the tip cannot rule out inflammation from photos alone, and the signs that call for a clinic visit — organized.
Key points
- At 2 months after surgery, residual swelling and scar-tissue changes can still be ongoing, so the current shape is not judged as the final result.
- Tingling at the tip cannot rule out inflammation or pressure problems just because there is no warmth or redness.
- If pain continues or is accompanied by redness, swelling, warmth, or discharge, it should be checked early at the hospital that operated.
"At the time of surgery the hospital said my nose wasn't upturned, but now at 2 months it has become upturned. When will the swelling go down and the nose come down?"
This question came in to KOWON Plastic Surgery. The asker also worried that the occasional tingling at the tip might mean inflammation or could lead to a side effect — though there was no warmth or redness.
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Will the nose come down once more swelling resolves after 2 months?
Two months after surgery, the major early swelling may have subsided, but residual swelling and scar-tissue changes can continue further. The tip position you see now should not be concluded as the final result — the surgical method and the course of recovery are checked together.
Neither can be promised: that waiting will bring it down as hoped, or that nothing more will change. What comes first is the surgeon comparing pre- and postoperative photos against the current support structure. What is checked when assessing tip position and angle can also be seen in the nasal tip procedure guide.
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The tip tingles — is it inflammation?
The question said the tip sometimes tingles, but there is no warmth or redness. However, this information alone cannot rule out inflammation or skin/implant pressure problems.
It is better to always keep the possibility of inflammation open. Please check frequently whether the following signs appear.
- Whether the nose is becoming red
- Whether the nose is swelling
| Current state | How to approach it |
|---|---|
| Tingling repeats or worsens | Inform the operating hospital of the course and set a check timing |
| Redness, swelling, warmth, or discharge accompanies it | Get examined early without delay |
These two are items you can check yourself frequently.
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Summary — separate waiting from watching
At 2 months after rhinoplasty, two thoughts naturally arise together: "will it come down if I wait a bit more" and "could this be inflammation?" Neither gets concluded through online Q&A alone. The shape is judged by comparing pre/post photos and the structure; repeated tingling or inflammation signs are checked directly at the operating hospital.
If you want your current nasal shape checked again, a 1:1 video consultation is available.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions patients ask before a consultation.
It's 2 months after surgery — could there still be swelling left?
The hospital said it wasn't an upturned nose — why did it become one?
What should I do if the tingling continues?
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.