Do I need Revision Rhinoplasty?

I had open Rhinoplasty 3 months ago. I think I have supra alar pinched tip, although the tip itself is not pinched. This is my picture, can you please confirm this? Do you think the tip itself is still swollen so it makes it look even worse?

Another thing, what is the cost and recovery process for a revision for this issue? Is it like the open rhinoplasty? Can I use fillers instead or is the pinching too deep? Sorry for all the questions but I am confused. Thanks!

5 answers to “Do I need Revision Rhinoplasty?”

A: Need for Revision Rhinoplasty

By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

No, you do not need a revision rhinoplasty; at least not three months after surgery. Your nose will continue to change for at least an additional six months, sometimes longer after an open procedure. If you and your surgeon ultimately feel the lateral aspect of your tip is too narrow, fillers are... more

A: Wait Before You Consider Revision Rhinoplasty

By C. Spencer Cochran, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

First and foremost, it is too early for you know whether or not you should consider revision rhinoplasty. The nose will undergo significant changes during the first several months after rhinoplasty. As the swelling goes down, you may be more pleased with your results. The general consensus among... more

A: Wait final results before considering Revision Rhinoplasty

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You may have a slight pinched tip, but it is difficult to be 100% sure without other views and/or seeing you in person. But, you still are swollen. You should give it about a year to see the final result before considering revision.

A: You look pinched but it's too early for revision

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You do have a pinched appearance but at only months it is still too early to know if any of this will improve as the swelling goes down. It is usually best to wait at lease a full year before considering any revisions of rhinoplasties and often enough improvement occurs in this time that revision isn't... more

A: It's still too early to tell

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Samra, 3 months is still too early to tell what your final result will be. Swelling often persists in the tip for several months, up to a year after surgery, and this alters the appearance of the early results. I have found that in some patients, the swelling can be even a bit worse with open... more