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Large Tip and Possible Bossae Formation, Is it Possible this Could Just be Swelling?

asked 6 months ago by talksick in Collingswood, NJ
Latest answer by Richard Galitz, MD
Question viewed 314 times
Tags: nose tip, 3 months post-op, final result, swelling

Open rhinoplasty/septoplasty 3 1/2 months ago. 1) My tip looks huge to me. 2) The sides of the tip now seem back to normal in terms of stiffness/sensation. But the middle of the tip is still firm and still feels a little numb. I have noticed what feel like bumps/hardness near the tip corners. I am concerned that I am developing Bossae as it feels like 2 firm bumps. Is it possible this could be swelling/healing and not Bossae, would my surgeon be able to tell at this point? What if it is Bossae

6 answers to Large Tip and Possible Bossae Formation, Is it Possible this Could Just be Swelling?

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Large Tip 3 1/2 Months after Rhinoplasty

The firmness of your tip indicates swelling is still present - this is normal 3 1/2 months after rhinoplasty. You cannot determine the final tip contour by palpation at this stage. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon, but patience is necessary at this time. Any tip irregularities can be corrected in 6-9 months.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Healing Process

You still need to wait. Three and 1\2 months is early in the healing process. It is also hard to say if you are developing bossae at this stage. The treatment for true bossae formation, if it developes, is a surgical correction.
Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling of Nasal Tip, Questionable Bosse 3 1/2 Months After Rhinoplasty

Hi Talk, It is still too early to tell. What you are feeling in your tip may be edges of tip cartilage grafts, most likely. You should discuss your concerns with your rhinoplasty surgeon. After 12 months your surgeon will be able to correct any residual problems if need be. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Post op rhinoplasty

It is still too early to make a final judgement on the ultimate result. Swelling will persist for over a year. It is at that time the surgeon can diagnose the problem. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal tip

At three months post-surgery, the nose is slowly going back to normal. But as you said the tip is still numb, so it still may take a while. Give it some more time.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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31/2 Months post op Rhinoplasty

Your results after such a short time may not be indicative of the final product. We usually like to wait at least 6 months, and sometimes a year for all the post op changes to occur. However , you should be seen by your surgeon for evaluation, and documenting with pictures, of your short term results. Perhaps, a routine injection with a small amount of steroid medication is in order, which can hasten the development of the final product. Since there are no pictures to evaluate,... more
Maurice P. Sherman, MD

Del Mar Facial Plastic Surgeon

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