Really swollen nasal tip post 17 months (Photo)

Question

I had a rhino plasty 17 months ago. The goal was to get rid of the dorsel hump. I liked my straight on appearance before now I can’t stand it. Seems huge and blobby now. My surgeon just started doing the injections 2 months ago. Did he wait too long to get started and is there now permanent scar tissue making my nasel tip permanently fat for life? I’ve had two injections so far and not seeing any signs of it it reducing. Is there hope of it finally going back to normal the way it was before?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Please consider asking you a question with both before and after photos. You do not appear to have a significantly bulbous nasal tip appearance, and I am questioning the utility of steroid injections at this point. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos If you send a photo from the side profile, we can make an accurate evaluation. but you need to have a revision rhinoplasty operation.After the 7th month, the remaining swelling is usually permanent.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best Regards

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Occasionally we all see patients with prolonged swelling of the entire nose or some particular areas (tip) lasting over 2 years!  We suggest to all our patients after rhinoplasty to continue placing tapes on the nose dorsum and tip (similar to those you had after rhinoplasty) every night for 3-6 months, sometimes longer. You should try this using steri-strips or similar tapes; you will clearly see that in the morning, after you remove the tapes, your nose looks significantly better. Continue this protocol as long as your swelling persists. Good luck.

Thomas Spalla, MD · Answer

Given that you are beyond a year after rhinoplasty, you could consider a revision.
It's difficult to say a definitive path forward without seeing prior photos, knowing what was done surgically, and a thorough examination.
Seek the guidance from an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon near you. Don't hesitate to get a couple opinions before moving forward.

Pawel Szychta, MD, PhD, DSc · Answer

I understand how frustrating it must feel to be unhappy with your appearance after rhinoplasty, especially when the initial goal was to improve it.If after more injections you still don’t see improvement, consulting a specialist in revision rhinoplasty might be a good next step. Keep working with your surgeon to monitor progress.

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