Ball-like Nose Tip After Septoplasty

The tip may swell after surgery.  This should improve with time.  The Septoplasty does not contribute to tip swelling.

The septoplasty procedure does not change the shape of the nasal tip. If you had a separate procedure to refine the tip, it can be a year before swelling has resolved. If you are concerned with the appearance, I would definitely suggest speaking with your surgeon about your concerns.

Although internal airway swelling can and frequently does occur after septal surgery, external swelling is rare. However, it sounds like your operation involved surgery to the external nasal structures including the bone and tip cartilages. This situation is very different and swelling can last up to one year in the tip.

Unfortunately you did not state how long it has been since your rhinoplasty, septoplasty surgery.  It may take uyp to a year for the swelling to dissipate.

It appears as though you had a septorhinoplasty procedure that included alterations to the nasal tip. This may be a result of under or over-resection of the nasal cartilage and nasal cartilage dorsum.  Swelling is noticeable early on, but generally subsides with time. 

After a septorhinoplasty, the nose can have a significant process of healing. Alterations to be-and the base of the nose may be apparent immediately. However, the tip of the nose usually takes longer to heal. After a rhinoplasty, it is common to place a metal splint onto the bridge of the nose. This usually remains in place for one week. Once that is removed, the bridge of the nose may be compressed and the tip of the nose may be swollen. This may be in part what you're seeing. It is... more

I agree with the remarks of Dr. Porter above. It takes time for the swelling to resolve after nasal surgery. It is common for this to take up to one year after after surgery. However, achieving a satisfactory appearance of the nasal tip is a key aspect of successful rhinoplasty and is also one of the most challenging components that requires skill on the part of the surgeon. Allow time to pass and hopefully the final appearance of your tip will be pleasing to you. If not, you may need to... more

Swelling of the nasal tip after rhinoplasty is to be expected. The extent of swelling is variable by patient and depends on the thickness of the skin and the amount of swelling that the patient experiences in the early postoperative period. The "ball-like" nature of the tip may greatly improve within the first month after surgery, usually taking a full year to see the final result. The final result is a nose with increased tip definition. Patience is the name of the game in... more