Rhinoplasty Bulbous Tip Over One Year Following Surgery

Michael A. Persky, MD answers: Why do I have bulbous tip so long after Rhinoplasty?

Why would my tip become bulbous so long after the Rhinoplasty surgery? My pre-op tip was fine and my post-op tip was fine for the first year or so. Could this be attributed to the normal aging process (I am age 30)? Could it have something to do with the fact that I gained about 10 pounds in the last 2 years? Could steroid injections help, or is it too late? Thank you.


Michael A. Persky, MD
4 months ago
By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Sue,

If your tip was initially fine, and has become bulbous a year after your rhinoplasty then it is due to scar tissue formation.  The best time for steroid injections is before scar tissue forms or in the early stages.  The other possibility is an inclusion cyst which is very rare.

The changes in your tip are not due to weight gain or aging, or most of us would have bulbous tips.

You should consult with your rhinoplasty surgeon or with another surgeon expert in revision rhinoplasty if your tip concerns you.

Be well.

Dr. P

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