Sunken nose bridge, is this open roof deformity? (photo)

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Hi, I had a rhinoplasty 1 year and 8 months ago. My bridge looks sunken in and my tip is hard and round. I'm not sure if the tip can still have swelling after this time but the bridge does look a little wider towards the tip and sunken in. Is this something I should be concerned about or is there anything I can do?

Hagen Schumacher, PhD, FRCS(Plast), FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello Sharait,

After this time, your appearance is more or less definite and is unlikely to change any more. Corrections could be done for breathing problems or cosmetic concerns. If you don't like the look, cartilage grafts could be used to improve the appearance.

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

Thank you for the photo and from it without an examination the bridge does appear over done.  So go on some consults with experts in the area and be evaluated in person.  It can be corrected!Dr Corbin

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Sharait28, From your photograph it appears that you have a fairly severe nasal collapse that can be fixed with revision rhinoplasty. This far into the recovery phase the tip swelling has fully dissipated. The asymmetry and other concerns can also be addressed during a revision procedure. Seek consultation with some experts in the field. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

This one picture suggests that you have severe collapse of your bridge and the central part of your nose. If I am correct significant improvement can be achieved both in appearance and nasal breathing by a revision rhinoplasty specialist. I need to see you or a complete set of pictures for nasal evaluation as described on my website.

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