Tip rotation after rhinoplasty

Scott Trimas, MD answers: Nose tip upturned after Rhinoplasty

I had Rhinoplasty several days ago. When I saw my nose at the mirror recently, I noticed, that the tip of my nose is lifted high, which does not look natural. The doctor told me that it's going to return into a more natural form after a while. Will it really change and go down? If so, when can I expect it to happen?

Scott Trimas, MD
4 months ago
By Scott Trimas, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Tip rotation after rhinoplasty is very common and generally drops over the period of six to 8 weeks. Most rhinoplasty surgeons will slightly over elevate a nose because it is expected to drop some during the healing process as the nose settles and the swelling subsides. Patience is typically the best approach at this time. However, if it is still too high after that time you should address that with your surgeon. Sometimes taping can also help to bring it down to a slightly lower position but I would discuss that with my surgeon first.

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