Too much cartilage graft on nose tip or swelling?

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7 answers to “Too much cartilage graft on nose tip...”

A: Will have better idea once swelling dissipates

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Since it has only been two weeks from the surgery the nose is still quite swollen, and it is impossible to say how your nose will look at this point. Full healing of the nose takes approximately one year to see the final result. There is even further refinement even in the second or third year after the... more

A: Not as plain as the nose on your face

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Seattle, At two weeks out from rhinoplasty surgery no critical evaluation can be made. There is still significant swelling present, which will affect the appearance. Follow up with your surgeon and be patient. Good luck!

A: You have to give Rhinoplasty more time

By Andrew Miller, MD - New Jersey Facial Plastic Surgeon

At two weeks after surgery, the tip is often more swollen on one side as compared to the other side. This usually changes significantly as a few more weeks go by. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your surgeon so you can monitor the cartilage graft during the postoperative period. Good luck.

A: The nasal shape will change with time

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Two weeks is too early to determine the result of a rhinoplasty. It takes more liket 6 - 12 montsh to see the final shape of the nasal tip. You mention that a fat graft was performed. This is very unusual graft to place on the nasal tip and it would not give you much definition of the... more

A: Too soon to make any judgement.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

It will take at least 6 months to 12 months before you can make any determination about the final result. The swelling will subside each week and relax in the mean time.

A: Fat Grafts after Rhinoplasty

By Frank P. Fechner, MD - Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is too early to judge from your 2-week appearance what the final results may look like. Fat grafting to the nasal tip is somewhat unusual - are you sure that your rhinoplasty surgeon did not use cartilage?

A: Any thing you see now will certainly change over time.

By Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD - Daytona Beach Plastic Surgeon

Two weeks is just too soon to evaluate the result of your rhinoplasty. After 6 months you will be able to judge the end result. About 6-8 weeks you will be getting an idea of where you are headed but don't let any one touch your nose for at least 6 months.