Piggy nose after rhinoplasty. I had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago. (Photos)

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When I saw my nose at the mirror recently, I noticed, that the tip of my nose is very upturned, which does not look natural. The doctor told me that it's going to return into a more natural form after a while. Will it really change and go down? If so, when can I expect it to happen? I am very worried with how my nose looks now, a pig nose.. :(

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

You have to give yourself some more healing time.  Your nose and surrounding areas are going to be swollen for a while and you should be consulting the surgeon that performed the procedure but give yourself some time before going back in so some of it can subside. It can take up to a year for final results.
Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

You need to have patience with your body as it begins to heal. The skin, bone and cartilage are all traumatized during surgery. Inflammation (swelling) is the normal response and will help your nose to heal and look beautiful in the end. If, one year from now, you are unhappy with your nose, then that is the time to think about a revision procedure. Right now, concentrate on other things you like to do and let your nose and under eyes take the time to heal. I hope this helps.

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD · Answer

As you have experienced, changes occur over the course of rhinoplasty healing. At first, the nose looks too "fat" and too "up," especially at the tip. Most of the dropping happens early, but there can still be significant changes over the full year and beyond.

Jan Zemplenyi, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question. Three weeks post op is too early tell your final results from your surgery. Your nose still has quite a bit of swelling that can take up to 12 months to fully subside especially in the tip. Try and be patient as you continue to heal. The tip should lower over the next several months. Be sure to continue to follow up with your surgeon. Best of luck to you!

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