To begin with, adequate time should be given for healing and resolution of swelling. Typically you will have a good idea of what your nose will ultimately look like after three months. If your nasal skin is excessively thick this may be closer to one year. If the perceived abnormality is still present after one year, additional surgery may be unavoidable to correct the problem.
Jacob Gerzenshtein, MD, FACS,
A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
