Nose falls in when I’m laying down on my side (Photo)

Question

I had a rhinoplasty about 1 year ago and I’ve been noticing for a while that my nose was falling off when I’m laying down on my side. Could this be related to scarring, edema or soft tissue that hasn’t yet stabilized? Or should I worry that it could be more serious? I’m satisfied with the result and could honestly live with it if it doesn’t get any worse. The structure under the skin doesn’t look weak and seems to have been reinforced, though the skin doesn’t seem to have completely recovered.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question
As far as I can ses from your question
If you can sent the photos at 95 degrees in better light, it will be possible to make an accurate assessment.
Best Regards!

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. The feeling of your nose falling off to one side is usually related to tip instability. The best way to stabilize a tip such as this is with nasal tip deprojection. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi, It is better for you to consult with your facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on examination.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your up-close photos, you appear to have an indentation along the left side wall of your nose. If this is present while you are lying down and standing, depending on your examination, microdroplet Silikon-1000 injections maybe considered for filling in this indentation and for achieving a permanently straighter nasal appearance without further surgery. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

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