Nose is bulbous/nostrils are asymmetrical 6 months after rhinoplasty - should I wait before getting a revision? (photos)

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I've had primary rhinoplasty done about 6 months ago. I Still have a wide bulbous nose with asymmetrical nostrils. I'm considering getting revision rhinoplasty. Should I wait more? The side profile looks fine but it like very wide at the front.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. You are correct to consider waiting before undergoing a revision. Rhinoplasty recovery takes at least one year as there may still be residual swelling and the nose can continue to settle during this time. 
After adequate time has passed, you may look further into how revision rhinoplasty can provide more symmetrical results while reducing the appearance of a bulbous tip. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can evaluate your results and concerns while taking your surgical history into account.

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

It is better to wait for a year after rhinoplasty procedure to give the nose time to heal and swelling to subside. At this time you might consider consulting with your surgeon if steroid injection can help.

Edwin F. Williams, III, MD · Answer

Thank you for this question! The healing process after rhinoplasty can take a long time. This is dependent on the type of rhinoplasty you had done, and how fast you heal from prior surgeries. In general, 6 months after surgery is well within the healing window. In our experience, healing can take up to 1 year to 18 months after rhinoplasty. If the bulbous-ness persists after that time frame, speak with your surgeon about any further recommended procedures to address it.

Joseph Shvidler, MD · Answer

Full recovery from rhinoplasty can take up to 12-18 months. I don't think you should jump into a revision surgery less then one year after your original procedure. You should have a conversation with your surgeon about some things that could be done in the meantime to manage the swelling in and above your tip that is commonly known as polly beak. Perfect nostril  symmetry is not easy to achieve as it also depends on whether procedure was done via open or closed approach and preoperative shape of your nostrils.

Ufuk Duzenli, MD · Answer

U have supratip fullness U have droppy tip Bone irregularities Nostril asymetry So u need a revision surgery according to my opinion

Nose is bulbous/nostrils are asymmetrical 6 months after rhinoplasty - should I wait before getting a revision? (photos)

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