What is It About when People Say That Your Nose Will Fall Down Eventually After a Rhinoplasty? Is It True?

Question

I have read in different forums that the nose falls down years after a cosmetic nose surgery. What is that about? Is it the nose tip or columella that droops? How often does that happen? Are there any other long term complications and what is the Risk after a rhinoplasty. Thank you

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Long term trooping of the nasal tip with rhinoplasty occurs because of swelling in the columella and base of the nose after surgery. As the swelling goes down the tip of the nose falls down a small to moderate amount but if the surgeon is experienced he will create tip support to prevent too much dropping of the tip creating a polybeak.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

If there is not adequate support provided during rhinoplasty, the tip may droop over time. In general, the tip can droop with age but this really depends on the individual. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The tip of the nose will drop with age, irrespective of previous operations to the nose. After the initial healing period is over, the tip following rhinoplasty should be stable. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

In general as we age, the nose may drop a bit with time and actually even grow slightly.  This is usually not significant. But truly "fall" ..no.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Certainly your nose will continue to age along with the rest of your face, but no, your nose will not fall eventually after a rhinoplasty. Why do people say such things? Jealousy.

What is It About when People Say That Your Nose Will Fall Down Eventually After a Rhinoplasty? Is It True?

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