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It's Been 3 Years Now and the Tip of my Nose Has Not Healed Yet

asked 1 year ago by 290854anon in houston
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 173 times
Tags: healing, tip

Do I need another surgery to make it look even with the other tip?

3 answers to It's Been 3 Years Now and the Tip of my Nose Has Not Healed Yet

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Nasal Tip 3 Years after Rhinoplasty

It is extremely unlikely your tip will change 3 years after rhinoplasty. You have been patient, but it is time to consider options to improve your appearance. See your original surgeon or an experienced revision rhinoplasty specialist.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Tip Rhinoplasty Revision After 3 Years

In general, most rhinoplasty patients reach a plateau in their healing after 1-2 years. That being said, I have many patients in my practice who have taken up to 3-4 years before their noses settle completely. Most of these rhinoplasty patients have fairly thick, ethnic skin that simply takes that long to thin and shrink wrap down to the new shape. If you have some asymmetry of the nasal tip after three years, you might benefit from undergoing a revision procedure. This may or may not... more
John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drhilinski.com

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Fixing uneven nasal tip

Depending on the nature of the asymmetry and the suppleness of the skin envelope, different options may be available to you such as open revision with suture repair and/org grafts. Alternatively, fillers may be a resonable option for a minor asymmetry. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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