I had a closed rhinoplasty six months ago and my doctor shortened my nose too much. I'm a male and I'm 18 years old. I'm wondering if it would be possible for my nose to grow in the next few years (lengthen) and therefore alittle more natural like it was. Also my doctor removed fat from my upper lip, is it possible that this could grow back? Thanks..
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Derotation of the nose is indeed a very difficult problem to fix. There are multiple different techniques that can derotate the nose which can include different cartilage grafts between the upper and lower lateral cartilages, extended spreader grafts, full transfixion incision resecting the...
You are probably feeling and seeing an irregularity of the tip cartilages. A minor revision may be necessary after the swelling resolves. Wait another 6-9 months and then discuss possible alternatives with your surgeon.
Thanks for the question and for sharing your photo. The first point is that at 3 months, you still have some ways to go before your nose is a "finished product" so I would encourage you to wait it out for ~9 more months before even considering revision surgery. Your tip may appear less...