Botched surgery or uneven swelling? (Photo)

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Hi, I got a rhinoplasty on July 2023 (11 months ago) and still have uneven swelling with a hard tip. I am around 60kg and 20 years old. One side of my nose has a bump making it stick out more than the other side, also giving a slant to my nose and making the tip turn towards the other side. What should I do? Is this the cartilage or normal for swelling? Thank you!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have a concavity along the right side wall of your nose. If this is what is leading to a reverse c-shaped nasal appearance, depending on your examination, microdroplet Silikon-1000 injections maybe considered for providing a straighter nasal appearance without further surgery. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, although it is normal, to still be swollen, you do have some asymmetry in the tip and mid-vault. You may benefit from a revision to straighten your nose and perform nasal tip deprojection. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. 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

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

There may be still some residual swelling but at 11 months postop usually as swelling has resolved.  You would want the nose to feel soft and supple prior to a revision.  In this case, you may have some tip asymmetry that could benefit from a revision under IV sedation to correct any remaining asymmetries.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I suggest you follow up with your provider and share your concerns with him or her.
To make a quality assessment, we need quality information.
To get a proper, second opinion, scheduled those as in person second opinion, consultations with other plastic surgeons in your community.
For second opinion consultations come prepared with a complete set of before and after pictures and a copy of your operative report. These should be available from your provider upon request,
Mats Hagström MD

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