Balled Tip and Uneven Nostrils

asked 1 year ago by DanielleSS in Airdrie, AB
Latest answer by Ryan Greene, MD, PhD
Question viewed 486 times
Tags: nostrils, bulbous, tip, uneven

After my first nosejob, he decided to give me a second rhinoplasty. He broke the bone, removed tons of cartilage from the middle, but it looks like little was done to the nostrils. They're about the same size as before. It's been about 5 weeks and my nostrils get more and more flared and more and more uneven. Not only that, but there are two indentations on the sides of my nose, right below the bridge, around the tip; it's similar to Owen Wilson's nose now, and it used to be smooth. What can I do?

6 answers to Balled Tip and Uneven Nostrils

Unhappy after rhinoplasty

Without reviewing any photos, it is difficult to give you any specific advice. You do mention that it has been only five weeks after your surgery; noses take much longer to heal so try to be patient, if possible. Regardless, since you do have these concerns, I would schedule an appointment with your surgeon as soon as possible so that your concerns can be addressed.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD
Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Post rhinoplasty look

I am sorry that you are not happy with your nose at this time, but it is still early after your revision surgery. Give it some time, but speak with your doctor regarding your concerns.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Middle vault collapse after rhinoplasty

Your description sounds like the middle third of the nose has become pinched or indented after surgery. This can happen if the normal support structures in this area are not restored during the operation, especially if a lot of cartilage, like a hump, was removed in this area. Nostril shape is affected by the healing process and anything that is done to the tip cartilages. The first step is to review this with your surgeon. You should wait at least a year from your surgery before doing... more

Paul K. Holden, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.HoldenFace.com

The "Owen Wilson" Rhinoplasty

Hi Danielle, Acting lessons? Certainly the Owen Wilson "look" is not what patient's are asking for, especially after two rhinoplasty procedures. You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon. There is not much to do for the next 5 to 11 months other possibly a very small amount of filler used to smooth out your deformities. You can also use this time to get a few other opinions from expert surgeons. I hope that your nose settles well,... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Please send pictures

It is hard to make suggestion without pictures. Have you discussed your concerns with your surgeon?

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty - Balled Tip and uneven nostrils

Danielle, It's difficult to truly assess what you need surgically without seeing you in person or seeing a picture. However, I would recommend talking to your plastic surgeon about your concerns. It takes several months for the nose to shrink and heal down to the final shape. If you want your nostrils smaller, he could possibly do a little procedure to make them smaller without having to re-do your nose. In general - most plastic surgeons will do revisions... more

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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