Uneven Crooked Swelling 6 months after rhinoplasty (Photo)

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Hi, I had a rhinoplasty on 17 Oct 2022. It has been just over the 6 month period, I have noticed the tip of my nose looks crooked from the front and the end of the tip from my side profile looks larger than expected. I think my skin is oily / thick so this is contributing to excess swelling? I will attach photos before Surgery, cast removal, 1 month post op and now, thank you

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @sophie_12345. I would recommend waiting 1 year to judge the final outcome of your nose. If you are unhappy after the 1 year mark, I would consider a revision rhinoplasty.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @sophie_12345, thank you for your question.  Yes, there seems to be swelling present. As a result of many factors, the healing process can take as long as a year so is best to have a little patience and follow your specialist recommendations. The skin type has nothing to do with the swelling. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),  International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.From the photos you provided it looks like your nostrils are uneven and especially the tip of your nose is deviated to the left.Overall your nose looks great, but if these things disturb you, you can get a revision rhinoplasty surgery (please keep in mind that you will probably need cartilage reconstruction from ear/or/rib).Best regards!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Overall your nose looks good. If you feel there is still swelling in the tip you could ask your surgeon about steroid injections in the tip. This will help bring firm the swelling faster and thin out your thick skin

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you may have more swelling along the right side wall of your nose than your left. That can cause a crooked nasal appearance. Please consider addressing your concerns with your surgeon and certainly sit tight as you are not completely healed at this point. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Uneven Crooked Swelling 6 months after rhinoplasty (Photo)

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Uneven Crooked Swelling 6 months after rhinoplasty (Photo)

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Answer: Rhinoplasty

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Answer: The appearance of your nose could be due to asymmetrical swelling.

Answer: The appearance of your nose could be due to asymmetrical swelling.

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