6 months post rhinoplasty with an indent on tip - what can be causing this? (photo)

Question

Hi I’ve had a septorhinoplasty 6 months ago, my main concern was the tip however it looks like the tip has gotten worse and has a weird dent in the middle. What can be causing this, is it likely to be swelling ?

Cem Altindag, MD · Answer

Hi from 'The Nose' Clinic,It appears that, swelling or depression between the cartilages may be felt below the skin. New images should be checked as you had 12 th months following nose job.Thank youRegards

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 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. The nasal tip is notorious for taking the longest to heal after rhinoplasty. This phenomenon will gradually subside. Some surgeons advocate the use of nasal tapes to control the swelling in the early postoperative period.
I recommend continued followup with your surgeon as you are a long way from being healed.
Best wishes...

6 months post rhinoplasty with an indent on tip - what can be causing this? (photo)

Answers (2)

More Rhinoplasty Questions

6 months post rhinoplasty with an indent on tip - what can be causing this? (photo)

Answers (2)

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Would I be suitable for rhinoplasty and chin lipo if I have rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis and scleroderma?

Is my nose overprojected (measures: length 5.2 cm, projection: 3)? (Photo)

Are my eyes too close together? (photos)