My nose job is horrible. It's too small and thin. What can I do to fix it? (Photo)

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I've had septoplasty, turbinates fixed and the outside was cut to make thinner. The tip was reshaped. I am only 10 days post op but my African American nose now looks Caucasian. I hate it. I know everyone will say wait but the thinness will not change and it's too short. My mouth to nose ration is terrible. My nostril holes are very small. My nose is terribly botched. Can this be corrected in a year and by what procedures?

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Kim,Sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with your recent rhinoplasty.  Best to direct your concerns about the results to this point with your rhinoplasty surgeon.  You should not do anything to your nose for at least 9 to 12 months.  Hopefully you will like your nose better as time goes by.  Your experience emphasizes how important it is to be absolutely positive that your rhinoplasty surgeon and you understand your aesthetic rhinoplasty goals, and that your surgeon is committed to helping you achieve those goals. Good luck and be well.Michael Persky, MDEncino, CA

Albert W. Chow, MD · Answer

Hello,It is too early to see your results as final and like all the other surgeons have recommended , wait for the swelling to go down.  Take pictures and this will allow you to see the changes that occur with time and when that time comes and no further changes occur you can see if its the nose you want.  Time will also give you a chance to get used to your new face, since this kind of surgery can sometimes be difficult to adjust to.  Dr. Chow

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only ten days after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty swelling too soon to make a determination.It will take one year before you see the final result of your nose so try to be patient until then. If you are still dissatisfied a revision can be done then.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

I am sorry to hear of your disappointment with your result. The good news is that after a time for healing the nose can be revised.Dr Cobin

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