generic nasal-tip-drop to expect, after revision

October 7, 2012
Asked By:petra.ss

hello, i had revision rhinoplasty a month ago for septal reconstruction and correcting alar retraction from prior surgery. I had an open procedure this time. The doctor placed a columellar strut to maintain tip projection not so much to elevate it because i had had lost some projection in my previous surgery and ended up with a columellar show. but i was happy with it more than i am now with the current tip as i now have a very upturned tip. I find the tip feels too upturned now than before specially when I smile, it pushes more skin upward making me look weird with a short stub nose. Please tell me how many millimeters of tip drop i can expect in the upcoming months. From post op day 7 when the cast came off, the tip dropped probably 1-2mm. I will be happy if my tip drops 2-3mm more in the up-coming months. is this feasible and a realistic expectation? More than whether the nose looks aesthetically proportionate, I am worried about retaining my family facial feature traits and don't want to look alien coz of my surgery. It would be good if my tip drops as stated above. Pls throw some light on this so i can wait in peace.

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January 31, 2015

Answer: Generic tip drop just does not happen

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January 31, 2015

Answer: Generic tip drop just does not happen

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January 31, 2015

Answer: Columellar Strut for Tip Support

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January 31, 2015

Answer: Columellar Strut for Tip Support

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