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Drooping Tip and Notched Nostrils After Rhinoplasty

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Updated 22 Jun 2009
Posted 21 Jun 2009
Not Worth It
Spent: $4,000 in Glasgow, UK

Unfortunately the options for those seeking ethnic rhinoplasty in the uk (at least in the london area) is very limited. Therefore, the ethnic patient must 'make do' with the available choice of surgeons, regardless of their faults. I had rhinoplasty to reduce the alar bases and to provide definition to the tip.

It has only been 15 days post op and swelling has not yet subsided. I sought to add definition to the tip and to reduce my alar bases. However, its concerning that my tip now droops and my right nostril has an ugly notch. My tip was rounded before but it was certainly not droopy. Has this been noted before in cases where the nose has turned out alright after the long 12-18 month waiting period? or am i correct in thinking that i require secondary surgery?

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It is early at this stage, my final results are unknown. but at the moment i am unhappy.
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Beja (unregistered guest) 22 Jun 2009
It is far too early for you to evaluate if you'll be happy with your results. I was very dissatisfied with my results at first as well. It took months for the swelling to subside. It's been 1 1/2 years and the final result looks very different. One thing I did to make myself feel better during those first months is I found online a before/after picture that showed about a month post-op vs. 12 months post-op. That will give you a positive and realistic benchmark. By the way, you look great! Just give it time.
prayingmantis90 (14 posts) 5 Jul 2009
Im not a black person but your nose reminds me of mine! =D. you see, I had a rhinoplasty to refine the tip and it all looks droopy to me. Its been over 3 weeks now and im hoping tht in time, 12 months like they say, it looks better. Dont worry. It'll be fine! i think it looks great. its swollen thats all
I want a nose job (1 post) 7 Jul 2009
I love it! It looks like a dolls nose, well it does to me :D
lb new york (1 post) 24 Jul 2009
I am doing rhinoplasty research. I am considering going to Dr. Rizk in New York City. Just spoke to one of his patient who flew from the UK because she said she couldn't find an MD with enough confidence in doing an African American nose there. She loves her nose now. her photo will soon be posted on his site. I hope your nose heals up perfectly, however this Dr. seems to have a good reputation. So if you consider revision, keep his name. Good Luck
Kathy321 (unregistered guest) 21 Aug 2009
I would not judge yet. It looks like when the swelling goes down it'll look really good.
freesoul (24 posts) 14 Sep 2009
I would've had the tip brought a little bit more away from the face (more projected) but other than that i don't think it's a bad nose job, it looks very natural and it will have more definition as swelling subsides.
1234d (5 posts) 22 Sep 2009
Im going through the same thing my nose tip looks droopy and its been 9months now, totally know what ur feeling coz i have days when i wish i didnt do it and really upsets me but i think we just need to give it ALOT of time to heal- maybe after 12months you should make your final desicion whether ur like it or not. :)
steban1990 (24 posts) 8 Oct 2009
how is it going, maintain us informed about your progress pliss...thanks a lot. i just feel relationed about what you are passing cus my nose just look like that...hope the best for you, really the best.
May london (8 posts) 9 Oct 2009
HI STEBAN. Are u feeling as dissapointed as i am? My nose is getting smaller, but the drooping is still there. Its just a smaller version of what u c in the pictures, i am sad to say. but i hope in time it will improve, i'll let u know in a few months time as it has only been 4 months and am hopeful it will fix itself ( but i am cynical). please let me know about the progress of ur nose too. and good luck.
steban1990 (24 posts) 28 Nov 2009
hey sorry for this big delay, oooh it is getting smaller, GREATTT, but dont worry im praying for ur going thru, cus im passing all d same as you do, hey i would like to contact with you, if can provide me ur msn pliss, thanks a lot.
Isla (9 posts) 10 Mar 2010
Your tip is too close to your nostrils, so then it just blends in with them and looks bulbous. So I would have projected the tip a little more (brought it forward) so it looks more defined. BUT it could be just swelling so u have to wait.

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