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David C. Pearson, MD answers: Is my nose tip too round following rhinoplasty?

I had Rhinoplasty done four months ago, and I feel that the end or tip of my nose from profile view looks a little round. Also, there are two lines on each side of my nostrils that don't look too great. I'm more concerned about the rounded tip, though. I'm thinking about having another Rhinoplasty done, as I've heard most of the swelling has gone down by now and the final shape will be set. Could someone please give me some advice on how my nose looks and if I should go through another surgery?


David C. Pearson, MD
6 months ago
By David C. Pearson, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

While this photo is certainly taken during a relatively early stage in the healing process, I think that what you're noticing is the slightly exaggerated "double break" of the columella (the part between the tip and where the nose meets the upper lip). The supratip itself shows only a minor amount of fullness, however.

I'd be curious to see what your nose looks like now since several months have passed since this question was posted. In any event, certainly wait a full year...and possibly longer...before undergoing any revision. Correction of the hanging columella is sometimes simpler than you might imagine, if it comes to that, though.

--DCP

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