Hi everyone! I've noticed that the tip of my nose has an overprojected bulbous tip when I smile and it really bothers me, considering I've had a nose job to correct a hump, I didn't think this would happen. So the previous issue I had is gone but now I'm dealing with another one. My nose didn't look like this after surgery, but with time, the tip has gotten like this. I'm attaching photos here of my nose now. Just wondering what to do here, is this normal? Fixable?
July 16, 2024
Answer: Tip projection Hello, It seems that with time your dorsum (the bridge) settled down and revealed the disproportion with the tip. The tip does not grow or become more bulbous, however the swelling resolves and the tissues settle to reveal the true structure and integrity of the nose. The case of solving one problem and creating another is all too common when the rhinoplasty approach is basic and what I call "generic". When preforming a rhinoplasty, it is very important to consider all aspects and areas of the nose, as they change relative to one another. An example is where one area becomes smaller, then area next to it becomes bigger. Yes, this is fixable but requires a quality revision rhinoplasty by a surgeon that is not just board certified, but is specialized in dealing with revisions. I advise scheduling at least 2 or more consultations with such surgeons and having a thorough discussion with each, including computer morphed imaging to understand the end goals. Good luck!
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July 16, 2024
Answer: Tip projection Hello, It seems that with time your dorsum (the bridge) settled down and revealed the disproportion with the tip. The tip does not grow or become more bulbous, however the swelling resolves and the tissues settle to reveal the true structure and integrity of the nose. The case of solving one problem and creating another is all too common when the rhinoplasty approach is basic and what I call "generic". When preforming a rhinoplasty, it is very important to consider all aspects and areas of the nose, as they change relative to one another. An example is where one area becomes smaller, then area next to it becomes bigger. Yes, this is fixable but requires a quality revision rhinoplasty by a surgeon that is not just board certified, but is specialized in dealing with revisions. I advise scheduling at least 2 or more consultations with such surgeons and having a thorough discussion with each, including computer morphed imaging to understand the end goals. Good luck!
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July 16, 2024
Answer: Over projected bulbous nasal tip after rhinoplasty seven years ago Much more information is needed, such as a full set of facial photographs from all angles that are in focus to make a determination about being a candidate for a revision rhinoplasty. It would also be helpful to have a copy of the operative report to find out what was performed in the first surgery. It's also important to know if there's any cartilage left over on the inside of your nose for potential grafting purposes. Thick skin in the tip of the nose is going to prevent refinement in that area, so it's very important to have realistic expectations
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July 16, 2024
Answer: Over projected bulbous nasal tip after rhinoplasty seven years ago Much more information is needed, such as a full set of facial photographs from all angles that are in focus to make a determination about being a candidate for a revision rhinoplasty. It would also be helpful to have a copy of the operative report to find out what was performed in the first surgery. It's also important to know if there's any cartilage left over on the inside of your nose for potential grafting purposes. Thick skin in the tip of the nose is going to prevent refinement in that area, so it's very important to have realistic expectations
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