I’m a nearly 30 year old Caucasian female. Exactly a year ago, I had a rhinoplasty . Though the side profile has improved, my nose is now THICKER from the front angle than it was before. And the tip is still bulbous. My surgeon did a lipodissolve shot, but that hasn’t made it less thick & bulbous. What to do?
Answer: Please consider re-asking you a question with before and after photos. In general, if someone has Caucasian skin and a wider nasal appearance after rhinoplasty surgery, revision rhinoplasty surgery may be considered. You may be able to get a more comprehensive answer from the experts if you really ask a question with photographs. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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Answer: Please consider re-asking you a question with before and after photos. In general, if someone has Caucasian skin and a wider nasal appearance after rhinoplasty surgery, revision rhinoplasty surgery may be considered. You may be able to get a more comprehensive answer from the experts if you really ask a question with photographs. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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April 29, 2024
Answer: Thick Bulbous Tip I would wait for a full year after the original surgery; maybe even 18 months. If you are not confident that your surgeon can potentially provide a reasonable option to achieve the goal you are seeking....sometimes it helps to seek a second opinion from a rhinoplasty specialist. I always recommend finding someone certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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April 29, 2024
Answer: Thick Bulbous Tip I would wait for a full year after the original surgery; maybe even 18 months. If you are not confident that your surgeon can potentially provide a reasonable option to achieve the goal you are seeking....sometimes it helps to seek a second opinion from a rhinoplasty specialist. I always recommend finding someone certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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April 25, 2024
Answer: You probably need a second opinion on what's going on. Of course it's impossible to say without seeing photos, but the most likely cause is inadequate work on the tip cartilages, and a revision might get you closer to your goal. I don't know what the deal is with the lipodissolve shot: I've never heard of it before, and there's no fat in the tip of the nose to dissolve. It makes me suspicious that you should get an opinion of what's going on from a revision expert. If indeed your operation wasn't expertly performed and revising the tip cartilages can help lots, that would be the best case for you. If it's all just excess skin width and scar tissues, that's less predictable to fix.
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April 25, 2024
Answer: You probably need a second opinion on what's going on. Of course it's impossible to say without seeing photos, but the most likely cause is inadequate work on the tip cartilages, and a revision might get you closer to your goal. I don't know what the deal is with the lipodissolve shot: I've never heard of it before, and there's no fat in the tip of the nose to dissolve. It makes me suspicious that you should get an opinion of what's going on from a revision expert. If indeed your operation wasn't expertly performed and revising the tip cartilages can help lots, that would be the best case for you. If it's all just excess skin width and scar tissues, that's less predictable to fix.
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April 25, 2024
Answer: Tip width one year post-op Hello and thank you for your question. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. Steroid injections performed by your surgeon can be extremely helpful. I usually start steroid injections around 1 to 2 months after surgery and continue as needed. I recommend that you maintain close follow up with your surgeon who can evaluate you in person. If it turns out not to be swelling, and your surgeon is not able to help you then I would recommend seeking secondary consultations.
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April 25, 2024
Answer: Tip width one year post-op Hello and thank you for your question. The final results take at least 1.5 years for the swelling to fully resolve. This can require lots of patience and waiting. Steroid injections performed by your surgeon can be extremely helpful. I usually start steroid injections around 1 to 2 months after surgery and continue as needed. I recommend that you maintain close follow up with your surgeon who can evaluate you in person. If it turns out not to be swelling, and your surgeon is not able to help you then I would recommend seeking secondary consultations.
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November 2, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. In cases when the skin appears thicker I would want to know some of the original goals of the rhinoplasty and understand those aspects before moving forward with any additional treatment ..
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November 2, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. In cases when the skin appears thicker I would want to know some of the original goals of the rhinoplasty and understand those aspects before moving forward with any additional treatment ..
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