Too Much Curve Post Rhinoplasty

6 Month Post Op Rhinoplasty-Still Waiting to Hear from my Surgeon, but Expert Opinions Would Be Really Appreciated, Many Thanks. The results of my op are affecting me really badly.I feel embarrased and am losing my self confidence.My bridge was quite straight before with a small hump(that didn't bother me much). I felt quite attractive apart from the tip (large and bulbous/boxy - this really bothered me ONLY from the oblique angle though).Now I feel the bridge is too low/curved, there is strange swelling along the bridge & under the nostrils?? The appearance is generally not good at all and I'm very worried.Please help!

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Revisional Rhinoplasty Will Require Cartilage Grafts

It is clear based on your photos that you have had too much cartilage removed and/or there has not been adequate cartilage support placed during the procedure. This has resulted in an inward sloped dorsum and an over-rotated tip which, while acceptable to some patients, is not acceptable to you. Since you are six months after surgery, this result is not going to improve and secondary revisional rhinoplasty must now be entertained. This is going to require an open rhinoplasty with... more

Too Much Curve Post Rhinoplasty

This is typical of some closed rhinoplasty in which too much cartilage is removed without cartilage grafts for support with subsequent alar retraction after a year or so causing columellar show. Fortunately, an experience revision rhinoplasty surgeon can correct these problems. Make sure you see several before and after revision pictures before committing to surgery.

Aesthetics and tip support

No one can judge whether your bridge is too low but you. Some patients would be happy with your height--it is not distorted. But if it looks too low to you, you can have a careful cartilage graft placed someday. Your tip cartilages have been reduced to narrow your tip--a standard rhinoplasty step. When cartilages are strong like yours, they have significant built-in internal stresses, and often cannot keep their shape if their dimensions have been altered too much. That... more

Too Much Curve Post Rhinoplasty

In my opinion, you have a bit too much rotation and projection. On profile this accentuates a slightly over-reduced bridge. It might be possible to relieve some of the tension on the tip and make the bridge look relatively stronger. It is hard to tell by the pictures, but it looks like you might have a too-prominent tip graft that could be reshaped or removed. I would actually still wait at least a year in case other issues become apparent that might need to be addressed... more

Scooped out nose after rhinoplasty

I agree that there are a few aspects of your nose that could be improved with a revision rhinoplasty procedure. It's hard to comment on what has changed since surgery without knowing what your nose looked like before surgery. There is quite a bit of pinching to the tip of the nose along with some asymmetry. There also appears to be retraction of your ala (causing more of your columella to be visible from the profile view). The nasal tip seems to be somewhat over-rotated (presumably a... more

Rhinoplasty revision

Honestly, the amount of slope is a matter of preference. And without knowing what was discussed prior to the procedure I don't think it's fair to say whether the result is good or bad. It really depends on what the goal of the procedure was. I do see some issues with the tip and the columella and if these things bother you as well as your slope I would discuss this with your surgeon. But these types of things can always be improved with a revision if you go to someone with experience... more

You may be a candidate for a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty to raise the height of your bridge after previous surgery. Video attached.

I read your concern and reviewed your photos. Your bridge has a gentle feminine curve that looks acceptable. If you would like your bridge raised to provide a straighter appearance, you may benefit from a well-performed Injectable Filler treatment. In my practice, we could try a non-surgical approach for reducing excessive nostril-show and improving minor tip irregularities. My personal preference is to use Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent results. In my view, you should leave... more

Eric M. Joseph, MD

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West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Too Much Curve Post Rhinoplasty

Your nasal tip is still boxy with asymmetrical nostrils and foreshortened nose. This can all be addressed with a revisional surgery.

Surgical looking rhinopasty.

You should be disappointed with your result! You have multiple issues and need to see an EXPERIENCED revision rhinoplasty surgeon to reconstruct the scooped bridge, pinched and asymmetrical tip, nostril asymmetry, etc.

Toby Mayer, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Too Much Curve Post Rhinoplasty

The photos tell it al. What might be a great result to someone is an unacceptable to another. Best for you to see a few in person surgeons to describe your issues in detail. I might try a filler to slightly increase the bridge and sides.