I had Rhinoplasty done four months ago, and I feel that the end or tip of my nose from profile view looks a little round. Also, there are two lines on each side of my nostrils that don't look too great. I'm more concerned about the rounded tip, though. I'm thinking about having another Rhinoplasty done, as I've heard most of the swelling has gone down by now and the final shape will be set. Could someone please give me some advice on how my nose looks and if I should go through another surgery?
August 5, 2014
Answer: For four months, you are doing well... The tip and columella (the strip of tissue between the nostrils) are the most dependent parts of the nose, and therefore, the swelling in these areas lasts the longest. Almost certainly the swelling of the columella will decrease given several more months and the definition of that area should improve. The area above the tip already looks good. The only times to perform revision surgery in less than a year are when there is an obvious persistent bony deformity or if a tip graft suture breaks and it clearly rotates under the skin (which is quite rare). So give it some time and you should see a nice improvement.
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August 5, 2014
Answer: For four months, you are doing well... The tip and columella (the strip of tissue between the nostrils) are the most dependent parts of the nose, and therefore, the swelling in these areas lasts the longest. Almost certainly the swelling of the columella will decrease given several more months and the definition of that area should improve. The area above the tip already looks good. The only times to perform revision surgery in less than a year are when there is an obvious persistent bony deformity or if a tip graft suture breaks and it clearly rotates under the skin (which is quite rare). So give it some time and you should see a nice improvement.
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December 17, 2014
Answer: Tip Swells Longer Than Other Areas In general, swelling in the tip of your nose generally takes longer to subside than when it occurs in other areas. You should wait at least a year before considering revision rhinoplasty, however in my opinion I don't think you'll need it. Your results look beautiful.
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December 17, 2014
Answer: Tip Swells Longer Than Other Areas In general, swelling in the tip of your nose generally takes longer to subside than when it occurs in other areas. You should wait at least a year before considering revision rhinoplasty, however in my opinion I don't think you'll need it. Your results look beautiful.
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