1 yr post op, why did my nose tip lose definition & get bigger after Septoplasty?

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Had septoplasty 1year ago inLA. My doc ASSUREDme the appearance wouldnt change becuz I wasnt having rhino. Had a dev. septum. My nose now is shorter&my nostrils look bigger, can see the hairs. The biggest difference is my smile, there is no tip definition, its wider and now have lines under my eyes. When I touch it, it pops, it doesn't hurt. My doc admitted my noseDOES look different but didnt know why. She said I should find a doc who specializes on tips. I feel like I lost my identity.

Ashkan Ghavami, MD · Answer

This is a great question. Many times, a septoplasty can change the nose shape and tip position depending on what the surgeon did to the septum and how he got there. The tip ligaments can be disrupted during the approach to the septum and any reduction in septal height or size can potentially lead to a change in tip support allowing it to fall back closer to the face.  Often support grafts and shaping maneuvers need to now be used to restore and improve overall tip -to-nose balance. There is a lot that a rhinoplasty specializt can do. Consider choosing one who is a member of the Rhinoplasty Society, who's members are not only board certified but are comprised of plastic surgery and ENT trained nose specialists.The below gallery and website links may give you a better idea of how much your issues of concern can be changed and addressed while still looking natural.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

I agree totally with what Dr Fleming has suggested but would add getting any pre-operative photosDr Corbin

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Venicegirl, I would ask your surgeon for copies of your records and any preoperative photographs. The preoperative photographs may give more answers then the operative report however it is important to have both when consulting with another surgeon. I would then suggest a consultation with an expert surgeon who can perform a direct examination while reviewing your operative notes and photographs. Hopefully this will bring some answers to your concerns. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

It sounds like more than a septoplasty was done when you had surgery. I suggest you get a copy of preoperative pictures and your operative report before seeing a surgeon who specializes in revision rhinoplasty for an examination.

1 yr post op, why did my nose tip lose definition & get bigger after Septoplasty?

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Answer: Nose Shorter, Tip Wider after Septoplasty

Answer: Nose Shorter, Tip Wider after Septoplasty

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1 yr post op, why did my nose tip lose definition & get bigger after Septoplasty?

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Answer: Nose Shorter, Tip Wider after Septoplasty

Answer: Nose Shorter, Tip Wider after Septoplasty

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