Nose is Too Upturned/REALLY Swollen After Rhinoplasty

asked 11 months ago by 2100anon
Latest answer by George John Alexander, MD
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Tags: final result, overcorrection, upturned

I had a septo-rhinoplasty along with turbinate reduction four days ago. Today, I went in to get my splint removed. From the front, my nose is too upturned and the whole tip looks REALLY swollen. I look like a mix between Lon Chaney as Dracula and a pig. I know they over-correct droopy tips on purpose, but I'm just really down and need reassurance that I won't look like a freak forever. How long until my swelling goes down enough to see close to the final result? I'm very worried and depressed.

11 answers to Nose is Too Upturned/REALLY Swollen After Rhinoplasty

Appearance After the Splint Comes Off

Although none of us can render an opinion about your nose (because we can't examine you), I can tell you that ALL noses look very swollen for 6-8 weeks after rhinoplasty. When the tip is rotated up (because it does not have enough rotation before surgery), then it will almost always appear too rotated as well. It is my opinoin that this view is a combination of your perception (because you are used to your old nose) and a little bit of over-correction by your surgeon. ... more

Paul K. Holden, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.HoldenFace.com

To soon to be worried with rhinoplasty results

First of all I am sorry that you are so depressed and I hope this helps put your mind at ease for now. You are relatively early in the post surgical phase and you have stated that you are really swollen so give this time to go down and try not to stress yourself to soon. Sleep elevated, stay away from a high sodium diet, possibly take some arnica for bruising and swelling, discuss all the things you can do for your best recovery with your surgeon and follow that plan. Swelling in the nose... more

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after rhinoplasty

Four days post- operatively you most certainly still have some swelling. The tip of the nose can stay swollen for up to a full year after surgery! Allow yourself time to heal. As time passes, you should see gradual change. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon as well.

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

4 days post-op

Four days post surgery is still very early for you to judge the results of your surgery - be patient and follow up with your surgeon - it is very normal for the tip to be swollen and overly up-turned

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Tip rotated

Stay the course. You are swollen and jolted by the sometimes face altering effect of rhinoplasty. Talk to your surgeon who has the best knowledge of what was done and what to expect. Most tips will drop as swelling goes down

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

Nose upturned after Rhinoplasty

4 days after a Rhinoplasty the nose is swollen, distorted and may not resemble the final result at all. I say, trust your initial judgement and stay the course with the plastic and cosmetic surgeon that did your Rhinoplasty. Hang in there for the next few months...as things should get better. Ask your surgeon these questions...it might make you feel better.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Swollen nose

The rate of decreased swelling to a point where you can make a judgement varries greatly. You will get a better idea in a month or two. Keep the faith and talk to your surgeon.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nose swelling after rhinoplasty

All noses have swelling following rhinoplasty, and it may take over one year to see your final result. In the weeks following your surgery, it is likely that the tip will come down slightly. You should share your concerns with your surgeon, but you should also be patient. David Stoker, MD

David Stoker, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

4 days really

Imagine you were in an accident and your nose took the brunt of it, would you expect it to be normal after 4 days. of course not. can't be in a rush here. have to ride it out. generally the first two weeks is the worst.

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Upturned nose

You have one of the most common complaints after surgery. Rotation of the tip will drop after the swelling starts to decrease, usually about 7-10 after surgery. This may not apply to some cases if the position of the tip was fixated to the septum. Pictures would be helpful to asses the degree of rotation. If the tip is not excessively over rotated and the columella was not sewn to the caudal septum, your tip should drop in the next several weeks. Michel Siegel, MD

Michel Siegel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Nose too upturned after rhinoplasty

Unfortunately, there is no way to assess this without seeing what it looks like. Tip swelling is the usual situation. Very rarely, the surgery will have over-corrected the tip, and when that happens, it may be appropriate to fix it within the first week or two. As I said, that is a very rare situation, and I have not seen it personally, but I have seen it reported. Your surgeon is your best resource here. Ask if there is any chance they may have overcorrected, and... more