Turned up nose after rhinoplasty

Edward D. Buckingham, MD answers: Will up turned nose after Rhinoplasty improve later on?

I had Rhinoplasty, only to remove a small bump. Surgeon was not supposed to turn up the tip of my nose, now 1 month post-op he admits he did "just a little". I hate it, looks like a snout. Will it improve (come down more), what should I do?


Edward D. Buckingham, MD
5 months ago
By Edward D. Buckingham, MD - Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

It may it may not.  There is not anything you can do to make a difference at this point and only time will tell.  My advice is to not think about it.  Mark the date on your calendar one year from your procedure.  Forget about it until then.  On that day look in the mirror and decide whether you like the new nose or not.  If you still hate it then you can consider a revision.  Understand though that revision surgery is more difficult and that unless the problem is significant it may not be worth it. 

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