2 Years Post Nose Surgery: Tip is Still Swollen

asked 1 year ago by Nosey_Parker in Canada
Latest answer by Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS
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Tags: nose tip, 2 years post-op, bulbous, hard, options, shape, swelling

Hello all, In August I will be approaching 2 years post-surgery (to fix a bump in my nose and a slightly downward tip). I'm very happy with the bridge of my nose, however the tip still retains a distinct ball-like appearance: this is largely due to the right side being still hard and generally misshapen, and the underside of the tip seems to hang down at a level that is not esthetically pleasing.

When I went to my doc he said it was fine and healed, but I'm quite unhappy. Any suggestions?

2 answers to 2 Years Post Nose Surgery: Tip is Still Swollen

Nose Swollen Post Rhinoplasty

A few thoughts. First, the injection of a low dose of steroids can sometimes help soften any scar tissue that is present. If not successful, the next step is to performed a limited tip rhinoplasty to correct the defect.

Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty revision

Without pictures or a face to face examination it is impossible to know what is going on or what should be done. If you see another surgeon be sure to bring the operative report and photos from the previous surgeon. It sounds like the alignment of the tip cartilages is off. If the previous rhinoplasty involved realignment of the tip cartilages via an internal approach the chance of this being the case is greater. In that case you would likely need revision via an open approach. My... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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