How many days can you see the sharp shape when the ear cartilage pad is made? It's the fourth day now, and my nose is still swollen and I can't see any shape. Many people say that I have made the tip of my nose and alar. The initial recovery will take about a week. After all, it is an operation, and it takes 3 to 6 months for the internal tissue to fully recover. And the recovery time has a lot to do with your own physique and the director's technique. Autologous cartilage augmentation rhinoplasty requires high skills and experience of doctors. Be sure to choose a regular plastic surgery hospital and a qualified doctor.