My nose is too upright after rhinoplasty, is this due to swelling? (Photos)

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I had rhinoplasty about 1 1/2 months ago. I feel like my nose is too upright and my internal stitches are still there. Imy smile is still a bit awkward and my upper lip feels cold at times. I was just wondering if all of this is normal ? I have read that swelling goes down in a couple of more months but should I be concerned?

Mehdi Sina, MD · Answer

Hi,I routinely counsel my patients about the tip position after surgery. The tip is taped up for a week after surgery and it takes a few weeks for the tip to settle. At about 8 weeks the tip is unlikely to drop further. I would wait a couple more weeks and reassess then. The stitches should have dissolved by now and they can be cut away by your surgeon.Hope this information was helpful,Mehdi Sina, MD

Bruce K. Smith, MD · Answer

Six weeks is still very early following rhinoplasty surgery. You will see many changes in your nose over the next 3 to 6 months as the swelling decreases. For this reason, most plastic surgeons wait at least 12 months before considering revisional surgery. Time and patience is the best recommendation.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

It takes months to a year for all the swelling to subside following Rhinoplasty.  At 1.5 months post op, it is too soon to make a judgement about your result.  Follow up with your surgeon so he can monitor your progress.

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