For an entire 1-2 years after your surgery, your nose is continuing to heal and take on its final appearance. For most patients, the resolution of swelling follows a sinusoidal curve rather than a linear pattern, meaning some days and weeks the swelling will be even more than the ones directly preceding them. During the first year of healing, it’s not unusual to see your nose fluctuate in size and the in the amount of swelling, but the gradual trend will be towards reduction of edema. Following up closely with Dr. Yoo is important, as in some cases (especially with sebaceous skin and in patients with thicker skin) swelling may remain prolonged, and may benefit from injections of Kenalog and 5-Fluourouracil to expedite its resolution.