Will my tip get any smaller after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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How much smaller do u think the tip will get ? Got rhino 2/25/15

Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Without having performed your surgery or examining your nose in person, it's difficult to know how much smaller your tip will get. What I can tell you is that patients typically don't see the final results of their rhinoplasty for up to a year. Your surgery was just a few short weeks ago, so there is still a great deal of swelling throughout your nose, including your tip, that will subside over time. If after a few more weeks you are still concerned, I encourage you to speak with your plastic surgeon so he or she can examine you and help put you at ease.

Sam P. Most, MD · Answer

Having not examined you, it is always impossible to tell with certainty, and the photos really do not help.  However, it is typical that your nose and tip especially will be swollen during the weeks immediately after surgery.  You should let your surgeon know about your concerns, and he/she can help you understand what you can expect.

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC · Answer

Hi there,its difficult to know based on your photos as the angle is not ideal however, this is usually what I tell people. For the first month, your tip will be VERY swollen. It will not look like the result at this point. If you had your surgery Feb 25, this is VERY early. After the second month, you will start to get a good idea how your tip will look however over the next year you will see things improve more and more. Its amazing how much it changes over the course of a year. In the end, its impossible to determine how much it will change, but you will likely see a big difference over the next month. I've included a small blog I wrote on this topic as well. James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCJB Cosmetics and Facial Surgery Center of OttawaHead and Neck Surgerypracticing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAssistant Professor, University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Aaron Kosins, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Tip swelling will reduce in the following phases:You lose 1/3 of your tip swelling in the first 3 monthsYou lose the second 1/3 of your tip swelling between 3 and 9 monthsYou lose the last 1/3 between 9 and 12 monthsAt this point, you have a long way to go so be patient.Aaron Kosins, MDPlastic & Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Kissa, In general the tip is the last place for the swelling to dissipate. Typically the majority of the tip swelling is reduced within the first few months with the final swelling taking an entire year. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon to help give you peace of mind during the recovery phase. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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