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
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January 14, 2019
Answer: Long term drooping of the nasal tip with rhinoplasty.
Thanks for the interesting question. In patients who have not undergone prior surgery, the most common cause of a short, upturned nose is a lack of proper development of the septum. I've seen this many times in my rhinoplasty practice in patients with a severe septal deviation or septal fracture...
Asymmetric swelling is the rule early after rhinoplasty. At 2 weeks, it is impossible to determine final results. Your two sides will never be the same depending upon how critical you are of your nose. Asymmetry is the norm, but is rather a matter of degree...
You certainly can have the goretex removed but you likely will then lower the height of your dorsum. It most likely will make your nose look flatter and wider. Are you sure this is what you want?
