Does the Nose Tip Go Down Years After Surgery?

November 17, 2009
Asked By:antoinette1793 in california

I'm getting my nose done. Everyone says I should have it a little more curved than I want because the tips goes down. My doctor said the swelling makes it higher and the patient gets used to it being higher so they think the tip lowers, but others say it does go down even years after the surgery. Which is true? Should I get it more curved?

Answers (9)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 18, 2009

Answer: Two different issues regarding tip drop.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 18, 2009

Answer: Two different issues regarding tip drop.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 18, 2009

Answer: Noses both change and age with time

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 18, 2009

Answer: Noses both change and age with time

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 18, 2009

Answer: Over correct nasal tip elevation when undergoing nose job (rhinoplasty)

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 18, 2009

Answer: Over correct nasal tip elevation when undergoing nose job (rhinoplasty)

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Rhinoplasty

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

  • 90% worth it
  • 21.6k reviews
  • Avg cost: $11,172
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
MOST RECENT
December 17, 2009

Answer: Nose tip will drop during first 6 months after rhinoplasty

MOST RECENT
December 17, 2009

Answer: Nose tip will drop during first 6 months after rhinoplasty

November 18, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty tip

November 18, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty tip

Recommended reading

Rhinoplasty

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

  • 90% worth it
  • 21.6k reviews
  • Avg cost: $11,172
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT