Will I need a revision to correct ,y upturned tip or could this still be swelling? 6 months post op (photos)

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I had rhinoplasty in Turkey on July 11th - iI asked my surgeon to raise Philtrum, refine tip, narrow nostrils and de-project. All of which he said was possible. I did NOT want him to up-turn the tip. I know it’s normally done and will drop after healing but 6/7 months on, it still looks upturned and projected, just with a much lower bridge. I look wider and less defined from the front now than it did before. Photos attached before/ expectations / after for reference

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

In my opinion, nasal tip derotation is a difficult undertaking, especially with a revision. I suspect that your upper bridge is a bit too low. I also suspect that if that were raised a bit, there would be less of an upturned appearance to your nasal tip. Since we always recommend Revision surgery as a last resort, depending on your examination, microdroplets Silikon 1000 injections may be considered for permanently raising your nasal bridge for less of a scooped appearance. Wishing you the best moving forward. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

I highly recommend waiting the full 12-24 months to permit swelling and healing before evaluation of the result. If you are not able to follow up with your original surgeon...I would go see a board-certified plastic surgeon (with plastic surgery residency and aesthetic fellowship training).

Will I need a revision to correct ,y upturned tip or could this still be swelling? 6 months post op (photos)

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