How long it takes to recover from rhinoplasty

A rhinoplasty, more commonly known as a "nose job," is a surgery that people have for many reasons beyond cosmetics. Sometimes the surgery is used to improve breathing or repair other injuries or birth defects. Those considering the surgery will likely want to thoroughly understand the recovery time before deciding to get the procedure.

It’s increasing in popularity. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates that 1.6 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2023. According to those same statistics, facial procedures, including rhinoplasty, increased by 5% to 6%.

"While many people think of rhinoplasty as simply changing the way the nose looks, it’s actually a highly customized procedure that requires a detailed understanding of facial balance, nasal anatomy and breathing function. The procedure involves carefully refining the underlying bone and cartilage framework through techniques such as cartilage grafting, precise sculpting and strategic suture placement," says Dr. David Lieberman, double board-certified plastic surgeon and medical director at L&P Aesthetics in California.

Here’s what rhinoplasty patients can expect post-op.

To ensure recovery will be reasonable and the surgery successful, Lieberman shares that plastic surgeons carefully evaluate candidates to determine who the procedure will be best for. "Ideal candidates are generally healthy adults…

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