Bulbous tip 3 months post op rhinoplasty - still a lot of swelling. (Photos)

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I had a septo/rhinoplasty 3 months ago. There is still a lot of swelling (left side is more swollen than the right one and is very firm) However, I am very concerned about the tip. The first picture is before the surgery, the second is 1 month post op and the last one is now. I am losing a hope my tip will actually become defined and get shape. (What's been done to my tip specifically: cartilaginous tip structures partially excised, +2 implants).Can I still hope for a smaller and defined nose?

Mark Baldwin, MBBS · Answer

As every surgeon on Realself will tell you, you'll need to wait. 6 months, 12 months...until the healing is done. I'm interested in what 2 'implants' would have been used in your nose...do you mean cartilage grafts that were 'implanted'? Regardless, you can still hope...but you are not going to suddenly wake up one morning with a radically different nose. 
Best wishes, mark.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It's still too soon to tell what your final results will be. 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 take its time to heal. I hope this helps.

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

The recovery period following rhinoplasty surgery can require some patience.  Swelling can be persistent for quite some time and can take up to a full year to completely resolve. Based on the images you have shared, you may have thicker skin which can affect how refined your nose can become.  Best you maintain an open line of communication with your surgeon so that he is aware of your concerns.Best of luck,Dr. Philip Solomon - Solomon Facial Plastic - Toronto, Canada

Jules Walters, MD · Answer

Everyone heals differently and at 3 months there is definitely still swelling.  Keep close contact with your plastic surgeon and try to remain patient.  You still have several months to heal.  Best wishes.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

It can take as long as a year to see your final result after Rhinoplasty surgery.  Patience is needed at this time as well as following up with your surgeon so he can monitor your progress.

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