3 weeks post-rhinoplasty, look for residual swelling and the first signs of healing. Swelling and bruises may be less prominent but still present. There might be nasal congestion and any sutures applied externally may also have been removed. Changes to the shape of the nose are observable, but they still develop with time. Contact your plastic surgeon for an evaluation and follow postsurgical care guidelines to ensure a speedy recovery.

After 3 weeks of Rhinoplasty, patients can expect some swelling, bruising, and tenderness, however, this varies depending on the individual's healing process. You should follow all post-operative instructions given by your Plastic surgeon, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and avoid physical activities that may cause harm to the nose for at least 6 weeks.

Immediately after Rhinoplasty there will be dressing or plaster which will be applied on the nose and there will be swelling seen around the eye. This dressing or plaster is removed after 7 days after surgery and that time the patient can get idea of how the look and feel and final shape of the nose is going to be. There is going to be some swelling. Within these 7-10 days bruising around the eyes will get less. The patient will face some blockage of the nose and they have been told they have to mainly breath from the mouth for next 7-10 days. Then after 3 weeks the swelling completely vanishes from the face. There will be some swelling left on the nose which will take some time to go. The final shape of the nose takes approximately between 1-3 months. but in 3 weeks patients are presentable, they can go out, do light exercises and lead a normal life. Only thing they have to be careful of avoiding any trauma or injury to the nose.

3 weeks after rhinoplasty
Swelling reduces, may not disappear completely.
Plaster comes off
Suture line is dry