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Nose Tip Too High After Rhinoplasty
Hi. I had my rhynoplasty done 3 days ago. I still have cast on but I see the tip of the nose is way too high. Im just nervous it will stay like this. Do you think it will change after I take the cast off or after some time? Thanks
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christinall2
in Florida
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Tip too high after rhinoplasty
It is typical when swelling (or the cast!) is present that the tip of the nose looks too high. These likely drop over time.
Hopefully your surgeon was conservative with raising the tiip of the nose.
It is not a bad idea if you are having anxiety to discuss these concerns with your surgeon.
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Why the nasal tip is high at day three
During rhinoplasty as the surgeon applies the splint the nose will look just right. The nose is taped to control swelling above the tip, support the tip shape, and a splint is applied to support the nasal bones and again to control swelling. The tip is the 'mobile' part of the nose and swelling will hit a maximum at three days. At this time the tip will appear high and rather turned. Just a quickly the swelling will resolve and the tip will drop down over the next three...
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Nasal Tip too high after rhinoplasty
A nose is usually placed under some sort of dressing after the rhinoplasty is complete. The type of dressing varies by surgeon, but most will gently lift the tip slightly during this process. This allows for the nose to settle over time into the proper position. At three days, it would be almost expected to see the nose in a higher position than the long term result. Be patient.
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Nasal Tip High after Rhinoplasty
I agree with the other doctors in that it is too early to be worried about the appearance. In a routine rhinoplasty all of the following tend to raise a tip for the first few weeks, and some even longer.
Taping of the nose as well as the cast, which tend to pull the nasal tip upwards
Swelling of the nostrils due to the surgery itself
Swelling at the base of the nose due to septoplasty incision or access incisions
Swelling due to grafts used in raising a...
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High Nasal Tip
The tape, cast, and swelling will make the tip look too high 3 days after rhinoplasty. Your tip will change dramatically, if you are patient! I've never seen a final result in 72 hours.
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Rhinoplasty - tip too high
3 days especially with the cast on is too early to see where everything will settle. Please give it some time.When the cast comes off, you will get a better idea of what your nose looks like, but really it takes about 3-4 mo to see the final result. You should also feel comfortable talking with your rhinoplasty surgeon about any of your concerns. I'm sure he/she would be very happy to answer all your questions.
Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.
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This is normal after rhinoplasty
The tip should look like it's too high up while the splint is still on. It will drop after the splint is removed. Be patient. Rhinoplasties take a long time to settle in to the appearance that will be permanent. You should look fine after the removal of the cast.
Andrew C. Campbell, M.D.
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Evolution of nose appearance after rhinoplasty
It is very common to scrutinize your nose immediately after surgery. However, you can drive yourself, and your plastic surgeon insane if this becomes obsessive. The fact that you still have your splint on indicates there is no way for you to predict the final position of your tip. Find trust in the process and your surgeon and give the healing at least six months.
All the bet.
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Nose Tip Appears Too High After Rhinoplasty
This is very common and most often intentional because the tip does drop a small amount during the healing process. Patience and time are your best allies.
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Rhinoplasty tip position-early
The tip usually drops after weeks to months. also, you have a splint on, and you may have internal splints/packing, and swelling.
It is way too early to judge. Don't panic, wait to see the results.
sek
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Tip high after rhinoplasty.
This is normal and after the cast is off and the tip heals (6-12 months) it should be fine. Be patient and don't worry.
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Rhinoplasty 3 days postop
Hi,
At three days post - op you are experiencing maximal swelling which may be distorting the nasal tip height. You have to wait at least 6 months to determine if the nasal tip height is adequate. Unless the tip is grossly overprojected after the cast comes off.
Best.
Dr.S.
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Cannot Judge Angle of Nasal Tip 3 Days After Rhinoplasty
Hi Chris,
Whoa! It is way to early to judge your nose, the nasal tip will fall from where it is 3 days after rhinoplasty. Be patient and all should be well.
Dr. P
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Tip 3 Days after Rhinoplasty
3 days after surgery is way to early to tell the results. The tip is always elevated after a rhinoplasty from the sweling. Swelling is usually at its worst 2 days after the surgery. You have to be patient with the nose and understand that it takes time for the tip to settlle during the recovery process. If you are concerned please speak to your surgeon about this for further guidance and assurance.
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Nose at three days post-op
At three days "all bets are off" in terms of the final look. Often the tip is taped in a slightly elevated position.
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Nose Tip Too High after Rhinoplasty
Christina
Before and after photographs of your nose would be helpful for more specific advice. That being said, 3 days after rhinoplasty is way too early to judge. Most patients who think their nose is too high right after surgery, just love it once the cast and splints are removed and everything settles in time.
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Cast and Tapes Post Rhinoplasty Elevate the Tip
Absolutely. The cast and nasal tapes are applied so as to elevate your tip during the early post operative period. They provide early support to your nose to ensure a good result. Once they are removed you will see an imediate descent of your tip to the position your surgeon intended.
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Rhinoplasty Results
Three days post-operative is entirely took soon to judge any type of outcome. I always encourage patients to discuss any post-operative concerns with their surgeon. Best wishes!
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High Nasal Tip 3 days after Rhinoplasty
Hi christinall2 in Brooklyn,
As other rhinoplasty specialists have stated, 3 days is too early to make any long-term judgments. Swelling, cast, and tape are among many factors that contribute to the early appearance of the nose. The nose settles over time and final results are not appreciated until a year after surgery. The tip will naturally fall back a bit. Speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon regarding any concerns you may have. Best of luck.
Dr. Chaboki
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Nasal tip looks too high
It is not unusual for the nasal tip to appear "too high" in the early days following rhinoplasty. It will certainly change in the weeks and months to come; the tip is usually the last structure to "remodel" after the operation, and may take 6-12 months to achieve its final shape. Rhinoplasty techniques can weaken nasal projection unless efforts are made to address this; so the fact that your tip appears to high to you is not necessarily a bad thing (...
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Appearance of nose at 3 days - with the splint on
You can't judge your nose at 3 days, never mind that the splint is still on. Often, the nose is taped to bring the tip up slightly which will then subsequently drop down slightly with time. Ig may take 6 months or more to have a better idea of the long term appearance.
Be patient!
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Nasal tip position early after rhinoplasty
While the nasal tip is still taped after rhinoplastyit is pulled up to eliminate "dead space" above the tip .
Be patient the final result will be fine.
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Nose too high 3 days after rhinoplasty
It is too early to judge the results, especially with a splint or cast in place. You really need to give it much more time.
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