Can Nose Tip Move to One Side After Rhinoplasty?

November 1, 2008
Asked By:jeniffer in Yerevan, Armenia

I am on 3,5 month after rhinoplasty (with straightening of nasal septum). Lately, the tip (started apx. from center of the nose) visibly moved to one side. Since sweelling still remains, I'm hopining that it's just asymmetrical come downs of it. Is there any possibility that it's a complication, and how often such things are observed in practice? I am going to visit the sergeon, but for some reasons your opinion is very important to me! Thank you very much in advnce.

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November 13, 2021

Answer: Nasal tip deviation can happen

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Shahram Salemy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 13, 2021

Answer: Nasal tip deviation can happen

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February 17, 2009

Answer: Nasal tip re-correction depends on prior Rhinoplasty

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 17, 2009

Answer: Nasal tip re-correction depends on prior Rhinoplasty

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 3, 2008

Answer: Swelling or scar contracture can cause this

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 3, 2008

Answer: Swelling or scar contracture can cause this

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November 10, 2008

Answer: Moving the nose tip is possible

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Manish H. Shah, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2008

Answer: Moving the nose tip is possible

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Answer: Nasal Tip Crooked After Rhinoplasty

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