Supratip Swelling After Revision Rhinoplasty, Should I Massage? (photo)

asked 8 months ago by andy jay in London, England
Latest answer by Andrew Pichler, MD
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Tags: male, massage, polly beak, supratip, swelling

I had revision Rhinoplasty 13 days ago, to address a Supratip deformity (Pollybeak) issue. My surgeon also advised he reduces the bridge more and narrow the nasal bones and remove more tip cartilage to give the tip a slight lift. I am now back to ask a question. As you can see in my pictures, my pollybeak deformity is gone and the nose looks better, however the tip is slightly swollen, im anxious. Is this normal? What are the odds of me developing pollybeak again? Do you advice massaging?

9 answers to Supratip Swelling After Revision Rhinoplasty, Should I Massage? (photo)

Supratip Swelling After Revision Rhinoplasty, Should I Massage?

You should ask your Rhinoplasty Surgeon for his/her advice and follow that in the post Rhinoplasty phase. It's not appropriate for anyone, other than your Rhinoplasty Surgeon, to give you advice in this post op phase.

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

drfrancispalmer.com

Supratip Swelling After Revision Rhinoplasty, Should I Massage?

Massage is perfectly reasonable and may assist with healing to a slight degree. It certainly will not worsen your situation. 13 days is very soon after surgery and currently based on your photo I would expect dramatic improvement over the next few weeks. If there is any evidence that a pollybeak does recur then you would want to immediately revisit with your surgeon. At times, a kenalog injection can assist with the problem of excessive scar tissue formation. ... more

Shepherd G. Pryor, MD
Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.valleyfacialplasticsurgery.com

Polly beak after rhinoplasty

Although the pictures are not definitive your issue is not so much swelling (too early to judge) or polly beak. Rather you lack tip projection. The question whether you had a columella or shield graft done. Discuss with your PC and follow his/her advice.

Andrew Pichler, MD
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after Surgery for Polly Beak Deformity

Follow your surgeon's instructions re the treatment of supratip swelling after surgery to treat a pollybeak deformity. This may include massage as you suggest, or even Kenalog injections. This should improve.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Supra tip swelling

This is something you should review with your surgeon at this stage. If you had the confidence to go for a revision then stick with his or her advice about these early post op maneuvers.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

The swelling above the tip of your nose will improve since you're less than 2 weeks following Rhinoplasty Surgery.

I read your concern and reviewed your photos: I would not suggest massaging the area of fullness. If the swelling isn't moving in the right direction over the next 2 weeks, you may want to ask your surgeon if he feels a dilute triamcinolone acetonide (steroid) injection might be suitable for you. I hope this helps you. Dr. Joseph

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Too early to tell but you can be proactive

Taping can provide some pressure over the soft tissue swelling and reduce swelling over time. Steroid injections (must be conservative) can also reduce swelling and decrease the risk of pollybeak.

David W. Kim, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.dwkimmd.com

Supratip Swelling

Time will reduce the amount of swelling you have in your nose. Generally, you will see a significant reduction in swelling within the first month or so. Please maintain close communication with your surgeon.

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Pollybeak Deformity after Rhinoplasty

Hi, 13 days post-op is very early after a rhinoplasty. You definitely still have swelling. Massaging will help but time is the best healer. You should wait another 4 to 6 weeks. Best, Dr.S.