Swelling or Over Deprojection?

Question

I had a revision rhinoplasty 2.5 years ago. My nose is bulbous, wide and flattens out when I smile big giving my nose a very wide appearance. I had a long, skinny nose prior to revision rhinoplasty. My questions are: 1) Can the wide look be due to tip swelling or has it been over deprojected? 2) If it can be due to over deprojection, what are my options in fixing the width of my nose? Will I have to get another revision?

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It would be very helpful to view pictures of your nose. A well designed tip deprojection can be performed in a way such that it will not widen the tip. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Swelling or Over Deprojection?

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