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Too Flat and Short Nose After Rhinoplasty

asked 3 years ago by New lady in UK
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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My cast has come off and I'm now on day 10 after surgery. I've added some pictures as I'm very unhappy with my results. I now have a more flat and wider nose, which totally changes my face. I just wanted my tip reduced from the bottom, but was happy with the rest of my nose.

The doctor advised that he would have to do a full rhinoplasty to file the dorsum, even though I just wanted my tip done. I felt it was just my tip end (the bit the came down slightly) that needed reducing. I'm very unhappy and embarrassed to return to work in 3 days time. My nurse keeps saying I will get used to it, and it's probably just swelling.

If it is swelling, is there anything I can do to help the process along? Will it become sharper/narrower like it was before? Will my nostrils look smaller, as they are way too exposed (something I expressed I didn't want)? Will my larger nostril also come in line with the other? I have so many events/functions/weddings to go to in the next few months and I'm now upset and don't think I'll be able to go.

4 answers to Too Flat and Short Nose After Rhinoplasty

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Nose is still very swollen

Only ten days after your rhinoplasty your nose is still very swollen and it is impossible to tell the full final result from your rhinoplasty surgery. It takes a year, and in some cases longer, to have full healing take effect. Swelling is probably making the nose look short and flat at this point. It is very important to get out to social events and to resume your social life no matter what the nose looks like. Others won’t see what you see. At the end of one year if the... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Rhinoplasty

It is too early to tell.  The photos show some things but not others. What I can see is that yes the tip is up and sure the nostrils will show a bit more, but that should get better as the swelling goes down.  Right now there is a lot of swelling which you have to be patient to allow to resolve...
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty swelling

New Lady, It is hard to tell from your photographs, but I think that your nose appears better proportioned than before. Early on, swelling can really alter the shape, especially of the tip and dorsum. I routinely have my patients tape their noses to control swelling. I also have some patients perform a routine "pinching" or squeezing of the dorsum to keep the nasal bones together and narrow. It is still too soon to tell, but my guess is that you will be happy with your nose... more
Daniel Reichner, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Unhappy with Rhinoplasty Results

Hi New Lady, At this point patience is the best remedy for your unhappiness. The nasal tip and nostril show will drop some and decrease respectively with time. Your nostrils should even out with time. When your nasal tip is reduced, the rest of your nose should be proportionately reduced as well, otherwise the upper 2/3's of your nose would become the problem. I empathize with your feelings. There is nothing to be done now for at least 6 to 12 months when the majority of swelling and... more
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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