I had an open rhinoplasty (piezo) done 8 months ago and I’m worried about how big and wide the bridge and tip still look from the front. I haven’t seen the swelling go down past the 2-3 month mark and my concern is that this may be close to the final shape. Does this look like swelling? If so, should I look into a steroid injection? I’m also concerned about a slight bump that I see on the bridge in the side profile and the lack of slope. For context I am south Asian with medium skin thickness.
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September 14, 2024
Answer: You appear to have a pleasing nasal appearance 8 months after rhinoplasty.
A rhinoplasty that is well performed would certainly give you a permanent improvement in the shape of the nose which would also be an improvement in the droopiness you get when smiling. If surgery is not desired, then some filler can be placed in the tip to give it the appearance of being lifted...
Slight bumps to the nose in the first few months after a rhinoplasty procedure should not be any problem whatsoever. A significant hit to the nose can be problematic, and that would be very painful, and you would also notice an obvious change in the nasal structure.
Based on your limited photo, you appear to have a reverse C-shaped appearance to your nose. Sometimes the upper lateral cartilage does indeed follow the nasal bone and lead to a straight appearance. Sometimes a cartilage spreader graft is necessary on the concave side, especially when this is...
