What exactly is a supratip? (photo)

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I have had surgery exactly three weeks ago. I've had a lot done to my nose, osteotomy, humpectomy, septum correction, tiplasty as well as ear cartilage grafts and silicon implants. The lower bridge area above my tip sticks out and is kind of droopy. Have you seen this 'PARTICULAR' swelling that lasted this long before? Or is it some kind of bone or cartilage which should've been removed. It looked like this immediately after cast removal which scares me. What is a supratip and do I have one?

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question and sharing your photos. Supratrip is the area immediately above the nasal tip. You do have some fullness above your tip, which could be from swelling. I would suggest that you wait several more weeks before judging your results. Stay in close contact with your surgeon. Best,

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hi,
You are in your recovery period and it will take one year period, you should take comfort.
As it is early process you have edema and swelling with time they will go down.
Kindly Regards,

Farhad Ardesh, MD · Answer

The supratip is the area directly above the tip of your nose. It is common to have swelling in this area that can last a long time. Are usually consider injecting this area 1 to 3 months after rhinoplasty surgery and my patients to help the swelling go down faster. Be patient and know that it will settle with time. You should discuss the injection with your surgeon. I wish you the best, Dr. Ardeshirpour

Michael Roskies, MD · Answer

A supratip break is a naturally feminine characteristic of a nose. You do not have a supratip break. That being said, you are 3 weeks after rhinoplasty and far from your final result. I'd give it more time before the swelling in your supratip comes done. This is completely natural and very much a normal result after rhinoplasty.

What exactly is a supratip? (photo)

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Answer: You do not have a supratip break

Answer: You do not have a supratip break

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Answer: You do not have a supratip break

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