I have read that it takes a year to see the full results of a rhinoplasty.

Question:
I have read that it takes a year to see the full results of a rhinoplasty. Why is this and what can I expect to see in the weeks following the procedure?

Answer:
We would all like to see this occur quickly, but the reality is that the skin and soft tissue of the nose shrink slowly around the bony and cartilaginous framework after surgery. This takes a year or more, and no drugs or other measures have made this occur quicker.