Is my nose tip too round following rhinoplasty?

Most rhinoplasty specialists would wait for 12 months before proceeding with any revision. The reason for this is that it can take 12 months (or longer) for the majority of the post-operative swelling to subside and for scar tissue to mature. There are certain circumstances in which patients could undergo... more

If it is above the tip area, this might be because you don't have a supratip break point.  This helps to distinguish your nasal tip from your nasal bridge and should be above your nasal tip about 1-2mm. Also the angle from your tip as it approaches the columnella might be a little obtuse and the... more

While this photo is certainly taken during a relatively early stage in the healing process, I think that what you're noticing is the slightly exaggerated "double break" of the columella (the part between the tip and where the nose meets the upper lip). The supratip itself shows only a minor amount of... more

Hi Cupcake, Four months is too early to be considering a revision for the tip. It will continue to go down. I continue to be amazed by how much the tip goes down over time. I would give it at least 7 to 8 months if it was done closed and 1 year if done open before considering a revision. However, some tips to... more

There is a modest amount of swelling remaining in the nose and especially the nasal tip at four months after rhinoplasty.  There will be continued subtle changes in your nasal tip for two years.  It is definately too early to consider any kind of revision surgery, especially (as you've heard in many... more

As a doctor who performs many revision rhinoplasties, I typically wait a minimum of one year for the most straightforward of corrections. If you had an open tip rhinoplasty, tip delivery or tip defatting procedures, the time I will wait will be even longer, and will depend on the texture and softness of your... more

From your picture, it looks as if you are experiencing some normal swelling. Unless you are experiencing redness, drainage, etc, this may be expected from the surgery that was performed However, it is best that you report this to your surgeon. If it is of any consolation, we generally do not take any... more

You will not see your true final result for at least one year after a rhinoplasty.  Unless there is something dramatically wrong with your early result, you should wait and see if some of your issues don't resolve with time.  Repetitive rhinoplasty surgery often causes more problems than it solves so... more

You are still very early in your recovery period and the tip of the nose takes the longest to see the full effects. It is very common to have rounding of the end of the nose for the first 8 - 12 months. At 4 months there is still swelling present, gently massage of the nose can be beneficial especially in... more

It is difficult to tell from the single view that you posted. However, I will tell you that 4 months is still a bit early to make a final assessment. I usually wait at least 6 months to 1 year.  Remember revision surgery is a potential for more problems.  Often, patients find after they have had... more