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How to fix a dip in the nose? (Photo)

valladares100Jul 11, 2017
I was left with a dip in the nose after a reaction after rhinoplasty, I been taken care of it by keeping it moist with Vaseline type moisturizer but now it's healed but left a dip , I'm so self conscious about it , what kind of treatment should i be getting to help the dip be flush with the skin

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

Your before profile photo appears to show an obtuse nasolabial angle, and your tip does not appear overrotated. Your tip may drop a few millimeters as your swelling resolves, and your mild nostril asymmetry may resolve as well. Consider discussing your concerns with your surgeon for reassurance,...

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Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS

After rhinoplasty you can expect the tip to be slightly elevated due to swelling assicated with the surgery. It can take several months or even a year for this swelling to resolve. The tip can be expected to drop a few millimeters during that time.  Best Regards, Dr. Weiss

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John Bitner, MD

I agree with many of the other comments in that, yes, your nose is swollen and the changes that happen from the two week mark to the final result can be fairly significant.  I think that some aspects of the "swoop" may eventually develop in the bridge into what you were expecting as the s...

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