11 months post op swelling - could this be causing the lack of definition on my nose tip? (Photo)

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I had my rhinoplasty 11 months ago and find that the right side of my nose is noticeable bigger/puffier that’s the left. My nostril is much more noticeable and even the profile view is different when compared to the left side view, I find that there’s no definition on the tip of my nose (right side), Can this be related to swelling? Please help

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. While the lack of definition could be related to swelling, underlying issues may also be at play. The asymmetry could also be due to excess tissue that may need to be removed with a revision rhinoplasty. A board-certified and experienced facial plastic surgeon can review the unique details of your surgery and discuss corrective courses such as revision rhinoplasty or a liquid nose job with dermal fillers. Revision procedures are complex and require a surgeon with extensive revision experience to ensure natural and symmetrical results.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

You have some residual asymmetry of the tip and supratip fullness that would be corrected with a revision tip rhinoplasty.  At 11 months, most of the swelling should have resolved.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You might try steroid injections to the tip of the nose to bring down swelling and improve definition

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Asymmetry and swelling 11 months post rhinoplasty: while swelling can produce asymmetry, at 11 months it is possible that any remaining asymmetry will not resolve. In Addition to swelling there is a buildup of scar tissue after rhinoplasty, particularly in the tip and the area above the tip called the supratip. This scar tissue can lead to a lack of definition in these areas. In some cases this can be improved with steroid injection. You should ask you a surgeon about steroid injection for the supratip area.

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