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Tip slightly over projected after rhinoplasty

i had a rhinoplasty to strengthen the tip of my nose. I am 10 days post op and the tip seems slightly overprojected. will the tip lower when swelling subsides? also, can I tape the tip down to manipulate the outcome? if so, when should I start? any help would be greatly appreciated

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Tip slightly over projected

July 11th, 2016
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Thank you for your question.  It may take four to six months before you see the ultimate results from a rhinoplasty. 10 days is early in the healing process. It is important to follow your physician's instructions and ask what options are available if the tip does not lower. Post operative swelling will continue to resolve and the nose should continue to look smaller over time. Best of luck.
Michael Sullivan, MD


Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 90 reviews

July 11th, 2016

Tip slightly over projected

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Thank you for your question.  It may take four to six months before you see the ultimate results from a rhinoplasty. 10 days is early in the healing process. It is important to follow your physician's instructions and ask what options are available if the tip does not lower. Post operative swelling will continue to resolve and the nose should continue to look smaller over time. Best of luck.
Michael Sullivan, MD


Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 90 reviews

Tip position after rhinoplasty

July 11th, 2016
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The shape and position of the nasal tip will definitely change from what you see at ten days post surgery.  Taping the nasal tip is a great way to expedite the resolution of the acute nasal tip swelling.  In the immediate post operative period it is likely that the tip may look wide, over projected slightly, and over rotated.  Be patient and discuss your concerns with your surgeon and I am certain they will be able to help you through this early part of the healing process.
Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 31 reviews

July 11th, 2016

Tip position after rhinoplasty

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The shape and position of the nasal tip will definitely change from what you see at ten days post surgery.  Taping the nasal tip is a great way to expedite the resolution of the acute nasal tip swelling.  In the immediate post operative period it is likely that the tip may look wide, over projected slightly, and over rotated.  Be patient and discuss your concerns with your surgeon and I am certain they will be able to help you through this early part of the healing process.
Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 31 reviews

Tip after rhinoplasty

July 10th, 2016
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The tip is often quite swollen just after surgery.  Often as the swelling comes down, the slight overprotection will settle.

Web reference: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/face-procedures/rhinoplasty/

Steven Wallach, MD
July 10th, 2016

Tip after rhinoplasty

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The tip is often quite swollen just after surgery.  Often as the swelling comes down, the slight overprotection will settle.

Learn more: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/face-procedures/rhinoplasty/

Steven Wallach, MD

Don't manipulate your nose immediately after rhinoplasty

July 10th, 2016
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The nasal tip settles with time. 10 days is very early in the recovery period after rhinoplasty. Don't manipulate your nose during this time period. Speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon regarding any specific issues you have.

Best,
Dr. Chaboki

Web reference: http://www.potomacplasticsurgery.com/blog/category/rhinoplasty/

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 86 reviews

July 10th, 2016

Don't manipulate your nose immediately after rhinoplasty

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The nasal tip settles with time. 10 days is very early in the recovery period after rhinoplasty. Don't manipulate your nose during this time period. Speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon regarding any specific issues you have.

Best,
Dr. Chaboki

Learn more: http://www.potomacplasticsurgery.com/blog/category/rhinoplasty/

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 86 reviews

Over projected nose tip

July 9th, 2016
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you will see the tip projection resolve without question. it is very early in the healing process. it will take at least a year, sometimes 2 years to see where it finally settles. however, it still can be over projected depending on how the tip cartilage was sutured. 

More than likely it will settle into a good place but you are extremely early in the healing process and will need several months for swelling to resolve. address your concerns with your surgeon and best of luck for good healing. 

instagram: @mesbahimd

Web reference: http://www.mesbahimd.com/rhinoplasty

Alex N. Mesbahi, MD
July 9th, 2016

Over projected nose tip

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you will see the tip projection resolve without question. it is very early in the healing process. it will take at least a year, sometimes 2 years to see where it finally settles. however, it still can be over projected depending on how the tip cartilage was sutured. 

More than likely it will settle into a good place but you are extremely early in the healing process and will need several months for swelling to resolve. address your concerns with your surgeon and best of luck for good healing. 

instagram: @mesbahimd

Learn more: http://www.mesbahimd.com/rhinoplasty

Alex N. Mesbahi, MD

Do Nothing...You risk disaster

July 8th, 2016
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At this point, you are still VERY swollen. The best advice is to do nothing. If you try to manipulate your tip you could cause disaster and your surgeon will likely not be able to fix it. Let things settle. Its extreemly early after surgery and we expect swelling at this point, especially in the tip. Talk to your surgeon,it will take months to get a final non-swollen results, so do your best to be patient. 

Dr Bonaparte

Web reference: http://drbonaparte.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-heal-after-nose-surgery-rhinoplasty/

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC
July 8th, 2016

Do Nothing...You risk disaster

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At this point, you are still VERY swollen. The best advice is to do nothing. If you try to manipulate your tip you could cause disaster and your surgeon will likely not be able to fix it. Let things settle. Its extreemly early after surgery and we expect swelling at this point, especially in the tip. Talk to your surgeon,it will take months to get a final non-swollen results, so do your best to be patient. 

Dr Bonaparte

Learn more: http://drbonaparte.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-heal-after-nose-surgery-rhinoplasty/

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC

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