Breast Augmentation --- The degree of swelling will differ on the two sides, some bruising and swelling may persist for 2-3 weeks postoperatively(likely areas are the armpits and collarbone to the waistline) Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) --- 2-3 weeks for all the swelling and discoloration to go away. It takes 3-12 months before every bit of swelling is subsided completely.