6 months post rhinoplasty - is this my end result? (photos)

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Im 6 months post rhinoplasty of having a bump removed and tip worked on. But as a result I’ve lost definition in my nose from between my eyebrows to the tip of my nose & on each side of my nose it feels bigger than before. I stay in touch with my doctor but im afraid he’s not listening to my concerns. Am i normally healing does the tip get better & nose altogether or am I pretty much at my end result ? Updated: Added new photos

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. It takes at least one year until the final result is seen. You are still healing and there is still swelling. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It takes an average of 12 months for result of rhinoplasty to mature and present itself in final form; you are just haft way! Gentle massage of the areas of concern (discuss how and where with your surgeon) would help to remodel underlying scars and swelling. Patience. Good ;luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Vivid674893,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mark G. Albert, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for your question. It can take even up to 18 months after surgery for all swelling/edema to resolve. It's difficult to speculate on your exact case with only these 2 photos but chances are your doctor wants to help so I would continue to follow-up with him/her. I wish you all the best.
Mark G. Albert, M.D., F.A.C.S.New York, NY and Boston, MA

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Healing after rhinoplasty: it can take 12 to 18 months to see the final result of the rhinoplasty, particularly the tip. If one has particularly thick skin it can take even longer.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Appears as final result. Best to seek other in person consultations over virtual ones. I see very limited differences between before and after views?

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
The procedure of rhinoplasty involves separation of the nasal cartilages from overlying and underlying tissues as it is trimmed and reshaped. The nasal bones are fractured and mobilized. The tissue trauma resulting from this "insult" is significant, resulting in swelling (which may be asymmetric) and firmness which may persist for a year or longer. This phenomenon will gradually subside. The nasal tip is notorious for taking the longest time to heal. Some surgeons advocate the use of nasal tapes to control the swelling in the early postoperative period.
I recommend continued follow-up with your surgeon as you are a long way from being healed.
Best wishes...

6 months post rhinoplasty - is this my end result? (photos)

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