How many millimeters will the tip of my nose sink after rhinoplasty ? (photo)

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Hello, I had an open rhinoplasty three weeks ago. I am a bit worried that my nose is too high now and I am looking a bit like miss piggy. Till which month after the surgery will the tip sing? And how many millimeters of sinking can be possible in millimeters? I don’t have thin skin and neither thick. I guess normal skin thickness. Sorry for my english, i am from Germany. Thank you a lot.

Rodolfo Castillo, MD · Answer

It's completely normal for you to feel that your nose looks like Miss Piggy. You're still inflamed. As the time passes, the tip of your nose will go down until it reaches its final position that will be until a year after your surgery. It is a slow process so be patient, you are doing very well.And even so, you look spectacular! 
My best wishes!

Mehdi Sina, MD · Answer

Hi,The tip of the nose does drop after rhinoplasty, although it is hard to quantify the exact amount. It is important to remain patient as you continue to heal from surgery.Best,

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
The performance of rhinoplasty involves the separation of the
nasal bones and cartilages from overlying and underlying structures,
fracturing the nasal bones, removing excess bone / cartilage, reshaping of
the remaining bone and cartilage. The significant intraoperative
trauma causes swelling (which may be asymmetric), which will make your
nose look large and wide. This will improve markedly over the first 6 weeks,
but will take at least a year for your nose to assume its final shape and
size. The nasal tip is notorious for taking the longest time to achieve softening and definition. 
The amount of "sinking" depends upon the amount of cartilage and bone removed by your surgeon.
Continue followup with your plastic surgeon as you are still a long way from total healing.
Best wishes...

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