3 Weeks Post Rhino - Wider Nose then Before

asked 1 year ago by London5337 in London, SV
Latest answer by P. Daniel Ward, MD
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I need some reassurance. Pre-op I had a bulbous tip, over projection, slight hump, deviated septum and enlarged turbinates. I had my nose deprojected, the tip refined, nasal bones broken, the septum straightened and the turbinates reduced. I was in theatre for 4.5-5 hrs. From the front my nose is much wider then before, esp the tip, piggy like. Will it narrow and drop? Should I have had my nostrils reduced surgeon said I was borderline and didn't do as I asked for a natural nose not a fake look?

7 answers to 3 Weeks Post Rhino - Wider Nose then Before

Wait for swelling to go down after rhinoplasty

Hi London, After rhinoplasty, or any cosmetic surgery for that matter, waiting for the bruising or swelling to go down can be a painfully slow process. However, it will improve! The nose is especially slow to have edema resolve. At this point after your surgery, making a determination about the final result is not possible. There is significant swelling at this point after surgery. Wait at least 6 months to get a better idea; however it usually takes... more

P. Daniel Ward, MD
Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Post rhinoplasty result

It is too early to comment on the final result of the nose. Swelling can persist for several months. You have to give it time to heal.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Nose Appears Wider Three Weeks Following Rhinoplasty

Good Day London, Still too soon after your rhinoplasty surgery to make any conclusions about your nose. The tip always drops a little, and when a dorsal nasal hump is removed, the nose appears wider on frontal view. Hope that you enjoy your new nose as time goes by. Wait at least 6 to 12 months prior to considering any revision surgery. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Postop Rhinoplasty

3 Weeks Post Rhino - Wider Nose then Before I need some reassurance. Pre-op I had a bulbous tip, over projection, slight hump, deviated septum and enlarged turbinates. I had my nose deprojected, the tip refined, nasal bones broken, the septum straightened and the turbinates reduced. I was in theatre for 4.5-5 hrs. From the front my nose is much wider then before, esp the tip, piggy like. Will it narrow and drop? Should I have had my nostrils reduced surgeon said I was borderline and... more

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Wide nose after rhinoplasty

I would not look at your nose with any sort of critical eye for 3-6 months. That said, deprojecting the tip can lead to a wider appearance. This can easily be corrected with small excisions to the outer aspects of the nostrils.

Gary D. Breslow, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

Take time to let it heal

I am sure if you were in the OR for 4 or more hours you have a significant amount of swelling which looks worse at the 2-3 week mark. I tell my patients you will not see the final result for at least a year. It is very difficult to make the nose wider without doing it intentionally. Try to be patient and go back to speak to your plastic surgeon, if only for reassurance.

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

Nose still wide after

It is very early after surgery and the nose is very swollen. Give it at least 6 months for the results to settle. You can always undergo a nostril reduction under local anesthesia at a later date if you still desire this. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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