Hello, it has been 9 months since my rhinoplasty and as you can see, my nose is still upturned, a little short and too rotated. I told my doctor how I want my nose and showed him photos before surgery so I don’t know why he decided to do what he thinks I would like. During my check-up, I told him that my nose is upturned and he said “That’s how it should be. It looks more feminine and elegant.” I’d like to know your opinion. Thank you so much.
April 12, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty: Upturned nose Dear petitegirlok, Thank you for your question. It is difficult to make an accurate assessment and recommendations based on photographs alone. I recommend you seek a continued regular follow-up with your surgeon who can perform repeat examinations and discuss with you management options to meet your treatment goals. It does appear your nasal tip is more rotated but hard to know if there is residual swelling. If at one year out from surgery you are still unhappy with your results, you could discuss with your surgeon whether revision rhinoplasty may be beneficial. If you and your surgeon are not on the same page, you may consider a second opinion at that point.
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April 12, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty: Upturned nose Dear petitegirlok, Thank you for your question. It is difficult to make an accurate assessment and recommendations based on photographs alone. I recommend you seek a continued regular follow-up with your surgeon who can perform repeat examinations and discuss with you management options to meet your treatment goals. It does appear your nasal tip is more rotated but hard to know if there is residual swelling. If at one year out from surgery you are still unhappy with your results, you could discuss with your surgeon whether revision rhinoplasty may be beneficial. If you and your surgeon are not on the same page, you may consider a second opinion at that point.
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April 12, 2019
Answer: 9 months post-op. Is my nose still upturned? At 9 months out there will not be any significant change in the tip rotation or projection. Much better than photos of others is computer imaging of my patients face when discussing goals for surgery. At this tie you need to consider revision surgery for tip rotation and projection.
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April 12, 2019
Answer: 9 months post-op. Is my nose still upturned? At 9 months out there will not be any significant change in the tip rotation or projection. Much better than photos of others is computer imaging of my patients face when discussing goals for surgery. At this tie you need to consider revision surgery for tip rotation and projection.
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