Big, rounded, and drooping tip after revision Rhinoplasty

I had a Rhinoplasty about a year and 6 months ago, and was very unhappywith the tip. 6 months ago, I had a revision Rhinoplasty done and was very happy with the results as soon as the cast came off. It had a little bit of a scoop, but I'm starting to notice that the tip is slowing moving downward and is no longer scooped as it curves down. It also seems like the tip of my nose is big and rounded. Is this swelling? What should I do?

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A: Drooping Tip

Richard W. Fleming, MD

I understand your concern. There are several possible explanations. This "Polly-Beak" type of deformity may be secondary to inadequate tip projection and support , or too much cartilage above the tip along the profile line. After having two rhinoplasties, it may take even longer for the... more

A: Rhinoplasty results take time

Benjamin C. Marcus, MD

When I perform revision rhinoplasty I tell patients that it will take at least a year (depending on skin type) for them to see the "final" results. That being said there are some things that are concerning that can occur before that 12 month mark. First of all if your tip is already drooping you may... more

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