How Long Does Rhinoplasty and Recovery Take?
Short answer: Surgery takes about 1.5–3 hours; social recovery takes about 1–2 weeks, with the final result in months. Timelines are approximate and vary by patient and technique.
How long does rhinoplasty take?
Surgery and hospital stay
Surgery takes about 1.5–3 hours; social recovery takes about 1–2 weeks, with the final result in months.
Return to normal life
Splint for about 1 week; swelling goes down over weeks; final result in months.