“Think your rhinoplasty swelling should be gone after a few months? Think again.” The nasal tip is the last part of the nose to heal after rhinoplasty. Why? Because it has the thickest skin, the most delicate soft tissue, and the slowest lymphatic drainage. Here’s what affects how long your tip stays swollen: * The thickness of your skin * Male versus female skin * The complexity of your surgery * Whether it’s a revision rhinoplasty * And how well you follow your postoperative care Most patients