Approximately How Many Degrees Does Tip Drop After Rhinoplasty?

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My lip-nose degree is around 130 now the first week. Before surgery it was around 90... I am very worried because it looks horrible right now, I had closed rhinoplasty. do you think it will drop around 50 degrees?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I'm not sure where you can expect your nasal tip to drop 30° or so. This question should be properly addressed to your plastic surgeon who knows what was done in the operating room.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Assuming the tape and splint have been removed, the tip may well drop several degrees.  For the female nose, 105 degrees is a reasonable angle.  If the nose dropped 50 degrees, the angle would be 80 degrees and that would be suboptimal.  Only your surgeon will be able to tell you based upon maneuvers employed and clinical experience.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Usually the tip does not drop significantly after rhinoplasty.  I place sutures in the nasal tip to give it support.

William K. Boss, MD · Answer

Usually a tip should not drop. It will become closer to its actual appearance once the post-operative swelling goes down. That said, tips will drop naturally as you age.

Approximately How Many Degrees Does Tip Drop After Rhinoplasty?

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Answer: Should not drop

Answer: Should not drop

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Approximately How Many Degrees Does Tip Drop After Rhinoplasty?

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Answer: Should not drop

Answer: Should not drop

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