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Could I have a revision rhinoplasty? My nose tip is short and swollen

RealSelfMember0990989Jun 13, 2020
Hi i have had rhinoplasty and wanted to know if i could have revision as the tip is short and swollen and nostrils look huge and pig like. It has been over 3 and a half months

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Stephen J. Pincus, MD

Obviously, it is very difficult to diagnose what is going on without an in-person examination. However, what comes to mind is irritation from either an inflamed permanent suture or a dislocated strut. The answer might be easily determined by just looking in your nose or manipulating the tissu...

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I would need to examine you in person to know for sure. I can tell you that you might be a good candidate for revision rhinoplasty depending on why your nasal tip is wide. If cartilage is the issue, it can be surgically corrected. If thick skin is a problem, you will likely be limited in just...

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I have found that small elevations of the nasal can be done simply in the office with internal stitches only and no need for a nasal splint.  Oral sedatives help.  In your situation that may be a good solution as it seems that you are  otherwise happy with the nose.

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