Will a rib graft make a nose look bigger after surgery?

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Had rib graft for saddle deformity now nose looks bigger right after cast removal (had to put cast back on for another wk because it wasn't time). But I still got to see what it looks like under cast and i'm very scared. I asked for a smaller tip and more defined, but what I saw was a bigger nose. I know it's swollen but after first rhino in 2011 I wasn't embarressed after cast removal like I am now. my nose is much bigger on the side that I use to have a dent :(

Avron Lipschitz, MD · Answer

A rib graft is sometimes necessary to repair a saddle nose deformity. Usually this is done by an experienced surgeon who performs revisions and "difficult cases". I suspect they did a good job and the post operative swelling is normal. Swelling post rhinoplasty will improve. This is only your first week post op and you need to be patient.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us.Im sorry that you dont like your results, but dont worry always something can be done. I recommend you to send your photos to us to give you better advices and recommendation of your interest, also I suggest you to see your plastic surgeon and follow his advices.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

A rib graft for dorsal augmentation is a more involved procedure than a standard rhinoplasty.  As such it may require more dissection to place the graft and fixate in place which may make swelling worse initially.  You need to be patient as the process for swelling to resolve may take months.

Richard A. Zoumalan, MD · Answer

Swelling after rib-graft rhinoplasty can be more than other approaches. You need to give your nose time to heal and allow for the swelling to improve. It would help to have some photos and an idea of when the surgery was done. I would recommend addressing these concerns to your surgeon, because he or she can best help you.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Impossible to respond without post op posted photos! But usually swelling with rib grafts lasts months.......

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