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Drooping Tip and Notched Nostrils After Rhinoplasty

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Unfortunately the options for those seeking ethnic...

May london
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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.

Replies (21)

(unregistered guest)
June 23, 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.
July 5, 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
July 7, 2009
I love it! It looks like a dolls nose, well it does to me :D
July 24, 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
(unregistered guest)
August 22, 2009
I would not judge yet. It looks like when the swelling goes down it'll look really good.