3 months ago I had a rhinoplasty for a straight profile and shave down the right side of nose for less asymmetrical appearance also a tip graft for a slimmer tip, but now the tip is short looking an has a upturned look on my profile, will my nose turn down? does a hump make the tip appear less bulbous ? also will the bridge stay as wide? also if I decide revision to put my hump back on, could i achieve my old nose or would it just get worse? is this nose now worse then my old one?
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December 12, 2014
Answer: Upturned Nose, and Other Concerns, 3 Months Post Op Unsure if It is Due to Swelling
At 18 months, 99% swelling is gone. If it is still too big high concentration of steroid injections could be very helpful.
The crunchy sensation might be bites of cartilage within you nasal tip. What was done under the tip? any grafting?
The splint and taping after rhinoplasty can often hold the tip upward and make it look overshortened. This will control swelling and fullness in the 'supratip' area. The tip will drop into position as the splint is removed. Will the tip raise up after splint removal? We think this is unlikely.
It is often difficult for patients to examine and diagnose nasal injuries properly. In most cases, patients should see a physician for a formal exam and diagnosis. In some cases, imaging might be needed, but this is not something I routinely recommend for isolated nasal injuries.
Ideally, the ...