Will my tip drop & project more after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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I've made other posts about my tip and its uneven swelling & lack of projection. The projection & unevenness has improved some but I'm wondering if my tip will drop, project, and point more? I'm 2 mo PO. I have thick skin and had a sheen tip graft, columellar strut, lateral support grafts, and a bridge graft placed. Also wondering about your professional opinions on my nose. Do you think it suits my face or am I lacking projection? I don't like my nostrils front view, will that drop any more?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Kristina225,It is still very early and the thick skin needs time to contract over you new, smaller noseI would bring these concerns up with your surgeonTypically, we start to see tip refinement 3 months out, so it is still earlyBest,Dr. Nima

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Your nose will not project more than now but it will look more projected as the bridge swelling goes down. How much will depend on further healing. You will not see the final result for approximately one year so in the meantime try not to worry.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Your tip will reduce in size as your swelling resolves. Your tip might de-rotate as you heal depending upon how the tip was suspended during surgery. Your tip will not project further than it does now but that illusion can be created as swelling on the bridge reduces. Be patient and keep in close contact with your surgeon. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Damien Grinsell, MBBS, FRACS (Plast) · Answer

HiI wouldn't be fretting about your profile view - I think that aesthetically it looks very good.  Your tip was too low and overprojecting before and looks much better now.  I would not change this.  It looks from the frontal view that your nose is still swollen and the thicker the skin the longer it takes for the swelling to subside.  I have seen continual subtle improvement for up to 12-18 months. So sit tight it will get better.

Marcelo Ghersi, MD · Answer

Hello. Your surgeon did a great job, you have a very nice result. It suits your face just fine. Enjoy it and stop worrying about it.

Will my tip drop & project more after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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Will my tip drop & project more after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

Answers (7)

Answer: Final result can take up to 12 months

Answer: Final result can take up to 12 months

Answer: Looks great!

Answer: Looks great!

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