It’s been 7 months since my septorhinoplasty and my nose is still big. Advice? (photos)

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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 .

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos, I would definitely recommend you a revision rhinoplasty, the most important detail you should pay attention to here is that your surgeon is an ent doctor and also a facial plastic surgeon.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best Regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have a straighter nasal appearance, however, I agree that it's a drop wider. That will likely improve on its own as your swelling dissipates. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting.  Steroid injections performed by your surgeon can be extremely helpful. I usually start steroid injections around 1 to 2 months after surgery and continue as needed. Most patients are able to return to work and resume exercise one week after surgery.  I recommend that you maintain close follow up with your surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

At seven months, your results should be approaching final.
Most plastic surgeons say that results are final by 12 months.
The amount of change between the seventh and the 12th month probably isn’t going to be all that much.
To make an assessment on the outcome of a plastic surgery procedure. We generally need to see quality before and after pictures.
I suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon and have him or her addressed your concerns.
While you’re there have them take a complete set of standard after pictures so you have proper before and after pictures to use as a reference.
The distance, the angle, and the aperture of the camera can have a big impact on how we perceive the appearance of the nose.
It would also be important for us to know exactly what was done during your procedure.
I suggest following up with your provider or scheduling in person second opinion consultations.
For in person, second opinion, consultations come prepared to bring with you a complete set of proper before and after pictures and a copy of your operative report.
These are all available from your current providers office if you ask for them.
Best,
Matt Hagstrom, MD

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