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Will Flat Areas on Nose Change As Swelling Reduces?

asked 11 months ago by mermaidfb
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: female, bulbous, flat, swelling

I asked my surgeon at a post-op appointment whether or not these flat shapes on the sides of my nose will change as the general swelling of my nose goes down (my bridge is skinny down to my nostrils and will return that way.) I said I didn't like them or the "v" shape and was hoping for a round, Scarlett Johansson type cute bulbous tip that was more like the nose I had but small.

He would not answer me, completely avoided my concern, that is why I am asking here. He just said I should be happy.

2 answers to Will Flat Areas on Nose Change As Swelling Reduces?

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Concerned about tip after Rhinoplasty

The flat spots, on your photos appear to be similar, but more pronounced to those that appear in your pre-op pics. The shape, of the tip, is determined by the technique used, during the Rhinoplasty, to reduce/reshape the tip cartilages. If the center area, of the tip cartilage was removed leaving the wide sections laterally, this may expalin what you see at this point factoring in some post Rhinoplasty swelling. If your Rhinoplasty surgeon didn't explain how this... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Unhappy with nose after surgery

If the left hand picture is a good pre op, why did you have surgery. I cant judge the profile but, you now have apinched tip with alar retraction often called a hanging columella.
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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