Jutting Point Coming From Nose Tip 3 Months Post-Op, Do I Need a Revision? Pic Enclosed

asked 9 months ago by KatieSd in Chicago, il
Latest answer by Jon Sattler, MD
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Tags: nose tip, 3 months post-op, pointy, revision

3 months and I have a jutting point coming from my nose. One side feels flat and the other looks more round, the pic of my nose is currently my profile pic. I'm not sure what to do? Should I seek revision, consult with my doctor or ? Thanks so much ~ Katie

7 answers to Jutting Point Coming From Nose Tip 3 Months Post-Op, Do I Need a Revision? Pic Enclosed

Nasal tip uneven at 3 mths.

As you can see from the other doctors, you shouldn't be concerned this early in your post op course. Continue the post op routine your doctor has prescribed to decrease the swelling. Sometimes a little make-up can make the nose seem a little more even. I hope that this is helpful for you . Jon Sattler, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Glendora, California.

Jon Sattler, MD
Glendora Plastic Surgeon

Revision Rhinoplasty

It appears that there is severe asymmetry on your nasal tip, because of the way the cartilages on the right and left are positioned. While you still have swelling. This asymmetry will probably get worse with time as the swelling decreases. The cartilages need to be repositioned to fix this problem.

Michel Siegel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Tip juttiing post rhinoplasty

You need to give this more time, at least 3 months. Also, continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon. Sometimes revisions are necessary, and this is not all that uncommon.

Paul W. Loewenstein, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

The irregular tip after rhinoplasty

Though the irregular area or flattening may not go away after three months, it is best to wait another three to six months to let the tip fully soften. This will be the best time to see what problems remain, and if you still feel that you should consider revision. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The appearance of the tip of your nose, after Rhinoplasty Surgery, will continue to change over the next 6-9 months.

I read your concern and reviewed your photo: I see that you have protrusion of your tip cartilage more on your right than your left. This may change with time. 3-mos. post-op is too soon to consider revision rhinoplasty. I could provide better advice after viewing a frontal photo. The aerial view you posted is relatively unimportant as this is not how the world sees you. If you're bothered by your appearance, you should certainly bring your concerns to your surgeon. If his analysis... more