Nose scrunches up after rhinoplasty. Is there hope of this resolving? (Photo)
November 5, 2024
Asked By:Peachyskies in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
I am 3 months post op. I’ve realized that when I laugh or smile hard my the sides of my nose scrunch up while my columella remains in place and it gives off a witchy vibe. This did not happen to me before and now I have bunny lines when I laugh. Interestingly, the side of my nose that is less swollen scrunches up even more, creating unevenness. So is there hope of this issue resolving or not?
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If you have very thick skin, then steroid shots could be of some benefit, even 10 years later to help with a poly beak deformity. Best to follow up with your operative surgeon.
A pre operative photo would be helpful but it appears that the medial crural footplates of your lower lateral cartilages are pushed outward creating a slit in the nostril. I wonder if part of your rhinoplasty included reducing the length of your nose. This can be corrected but I suspect that...
Hello! Thank you for your question
As far as I can see from your photos I definitely recommend a revision operation, your nose tip is low and there are quite swellings, it is possible to correct them with revision rhinoplasty.
It would be better face to face consultation
Best Regards!