My nose tip looks very round. Is it just swelling or am I developing a polly beak? (Photo)

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I had my second rhinoplasty (open rhinoplasty) 4 weeks ago. I developed a polly beak after my first rhinoplasty which I wanted to get removed. I am really upset about the result at the moment, since it seems like I still have supratip fullness and the size of my nose was not reduced either. Is this just swelling because I have thick skin or will the shape of my nose stay like this?

Jawed Tahery, FRCS · Answer

Thankslet the swelling to settle down, although my feeling is that there is likely to be room for improvement after full healing process!bwJ TaheryOtolaryngologist/Facial Plastic SurgeonChesterUK

Robert S. Schmidt, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. A pollybeak deformity comes either from scar tissue under the skin envelope or from overdevelopment of the cartilaginous septum in this area. Revision techniques depend on the cause of the supra tip fullness. As you know, it takes time for the skin to adhere to the underlying framework following rhinoplasty. The tip region has the thickest skin so it takes longer here for underlying changes to show up than elsewhere in the nose. If there's any question, please visit with your surgeon, but I think you simply need to give it time. Good luck.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

There is going to be swelling for several months in the supra tip and tip lobule complex after a revision rhinoplasty done with an open technique.  You mentioned that you have thick skin which will further limit your ability to evaluate the result in the first several weeks to months after surgery.  It is certainly frustrating for you to need another further so I hope you were careful in your choice and have developed a strong relationship with the surgeon who performed the revision.

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