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Can Nasal Tip Surgery Be Reversed?

asked 10 months ago by ruth54321
Latest answer by Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Question viewed 164 times
Tags: nose tip, 1 week post-op, reverse, unhappy

I recently had nasal tip surgery, and am on my 10th day of recovery. I had a lot of cartilage in my nasal tip pushing downwards. I know its very early to judge, but I am so dissapointed with the results. Where my surgeon has removed the cartilage slightly it exposes my nostrils a lot and I hate it. I want to know weather this is to with swelling? And once that goes down so will my nostrils. I want to know if it possible to reverse this proceedure slightly,

5 answers to Can Nasal Tip Surgery Be Reversed?

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Be patient, you are still healing

You need to be patient as you are still healing. Your nose will continue to improve, and currently still has a lot of swelling. make sure to continue seeing your surgeon regularly for follow ups. see video
Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Tip surgery

It is way to early for you to judge. It's going to change over the next six months. Be patient and talk to your surgeon.
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

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Nasal Tip 10 Days After Rhinoplasty

It will take at least six months to see the final results of your rhinoplasty. If you are not happy with the results now you should understand that the shape of the nose will change dramatically over the next several months. After the removal of the nasal splint, it is fairly common to have some nostril show and a nasal tip that is slightly “pushed-up”. This shape of the nose can be due to the nasal splint and taping of the nose, internal dissolvable sutures, post-operative... more
Gary Motykie, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty

There is still significant swelling. Rhinoplasty needs time to heal . Wait 3-6 months before making any judgement
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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10 days post-op

Ten days post surgery is still very early for you to judge the results of your surgery - be patient and follow up with your surgeon. Excessive nostril show is common in the early post-op period.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

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