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Is the Nasal Tip Asymmetry Likely to Heal with Time?

asked 1 year ago by 4464anon
Latest answer by Jon Sattler, MD
Question viewed 1,322 times
Tags: bridge, nose tip, male, asymmetry, 5 months post-op, healing, hump, massage, scar tissue, swelling, timing

I am just over 20 wks postop (open septo-rhinoplasty). Had a hump removed, bridge thinned, and the tip slightly elevated and substantially thinned. Healing has been comfortable and I've been told by my surgeon to massage tip to reduce swelling.

I have noticed asymmetry in the nasal tip (left side in picture (my right)seems sharper/ more defined than right), and asked surgeon who said the large portion of tip removed left scar tissue nd swelling that will subside in time. Does that seem feasible

7 answers to Is the Nasal Tip Asymmetry Likely to Heal with Time?

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Tip asymmetry after open rhinoplasty

The jury will be out on the 'final' result for six to twelve months after open rhinoplasty. Minor asymmetries should not cause any great concern, and massage can help soften the skin a bit. We would avoid temptation to do anything until you are much further along. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tip swelling after open Rhinoplasty

 Open Rhinoplasty disrupts the nasal skin lymphatics, IMHO, for up to 6 months which does create more residual swelling than a Closed Rhinoplasty or Tip Plasty.  I'd wait for the 6-7 month mark before worrying.  Nothing much to do beside, nasal massage and kenalog injections at this point.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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A well-performed Injectable Filler procedure may be employed to imptove the asymmetry of your tip after Rhinoplasty Surgery.

I read your concern and reviewed your photo. The slight indentation in the right side of your tip 4 months after Rhinoplasty Surgery may be filled with an Injectable Filler to improve symmetry. Your tip has some degree of post-surgical swelling that will take a year or more to completely resolve, and there is no harm in watchful waiting as your surgeon suggests. If you're uncomfortable waiting, a conservative, carefully performed Injectable Filler treatment may be considered. My personal... more
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

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Is the Nasal Tip Asymmetry Likely to Heal with Time?

At 20 weeks you should start getting a good idea of how the tip of your nose is going to look like after rhinoplasty surgery. Although it is to early for the final results of the Rhinoplasty and when done with open technique the tip of the nose swelling last longer up to one year. Even if you do have some asymmetry no attempt to correct it should be done before a whole year has passed since the original surgery. Good luck!
Tal T. Roudner, MD

Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon
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Tip assymetry after 20 weeks

It is hard to determine what is going on from your photos alone. It would depend alot on what procedures your surgeon actually did originally. The conservative measures suggested above might be helpful. However, it might be helpful to discuss the procedure with your surgeon and perhaps seek another surgeons opinion as to what might be going on. In any event, you need to be seen in person by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to assist you in making a decision as to... more
Jon Sattler, MD

Glendora Plastic Surgeon
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Nasal tip asymmetry after rhinoplasty

There is some definite asymmetry to your tip which may or may not resolve itself over time. It is best to wait at least one year before addressing the problem if it does not resolve. Sometimes very simple procedures can be done to correct asymmetries which may not bother you after the nose has completely healed. Action too soon can result in a negative outcome. Sometimes scar tissue can develop causing a temporary problem that can be addressed by your surgeon. I would recommend continued... more
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetry After Rhinoplasty, Swelling or Not?

Looking at your photographs I can clearly see the asymmetry to which you refer.  At 20 weeks your nose no-doubt still has swelling and the swelling is likely to be asymmetric to some extent.  However, the difference between your left and right is significant and it probably is not all swelling.  Having said that, only time will tell.  I absolutely do not recommend any revision surgery until you are at least a year from your original surgery.  Another surgeon... more
Louis W. Apostolakis, MD

Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-apo.com

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