It’s been 7 months since my septorhinoplasty and my nose is still big. Advice? (photos)
March 23, 2024
Asked By:Exquisite68717 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
i a septorhinoplasty back in July of 2023. I had asked my surgeon so straighten my nose and make my side profile more straight as I had a down shape with a hump side profile. My nose wasn’t terrible prior to my surgery I actually liked it I just wants those imperfections fixed. It’s been 7 months now and my nose has no structur of definition on the bridge my tip is huge as well as my nose being wider than its orginal shape. I was told no to taping but 5 months in I began to with permission .
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Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) says:
From the photo provided you would almost certainly need an open rhinoplasty to address the entire shape of the nose +/- septum (if this is actually deviated). A columella strut graft is probably needed to support the tip and control its position.
I would advise that you see a Plastic surgeon...
Nasal irritation and scant nose bleeding is not particularly worrisome. For evaluation and management, your surgeon may be an excellent resource, or perhaps and ENT specialist. Wishing you well. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
Repair of a dorsal hump and a droopy nasal tip appearance are two of the most common concerns that we see as rhinoplasty specialists. Please consider meeting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer Imaging so you can see what to expect after surgery. Thank you for your...