I had a septo rhinoplasty ( Redo) to correct the deviated septum ( tip was not centered it was to the right & uneven nose bridge) & droopy tip) operation in the first June of this year (80 days completed). My current concerns are: 1: Left nostril size is a bit bigger than the right 2: I feel the tip is still a bit droopy & not centered. Pls, advise. Last visit Dr. told me everything is going right.Healing/ result takes time up too 1.5 yr. I'm anxious pls guide.
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Answer: Uneven Nostrils and Droopy Tip After Rhinoplasty
Hi there! The area in your photo is near what is referred to as the alar sulcus / lateral nasal sidewall. This area normally houses the lower lateral cartilages and provides support to the nose not only at baseline, but when breathing inward. The cause could be lack of support in the area or...
Thank you for your question and photos. You are correct to consider waiting before undergoing a revision. Rhinoplasty recovery takes at least one year as there may still be residual swelling and the nose can continue to settle during this time.
After adequate time has passed, you may look...
Any implant will stretch the skin soft tissue envelope. If you choose to remove it, the skin soft tissue envelope on your nose will have to contract. This may be quite unpredictable unless you replace it with another implant or graft. I usually recommend filling that space with either cartilage...