I am 6 weeks post op and truly feel discouraged with my results. I feel like my whole nose has been chopped off and my tip is non-existent. Is it possible for the nose to gain MORE projection as swelling subsides or should I come to terms with the fact that I've had a botched nose job?
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October 9, 2015
Answer: My nose tip is too flat after rhinoplasty, and it has no projection. Will it change?
Nostril asymmetry is very common very few people have perfectly symmetric nostrils. This is related to asymmetry in the cartilages that make up your tip, the septum or the skin attachments to the cheek. This can often be improved with rhinoplasty but usually there will some remaining asymmetry....
H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
You can achieve great, natural looking results with a minimally invasive surgical procedure that has little downtime, no visible incisions, no packing, and no pain! Please consult with a physician who has years of experience in facial cosmetic surgery and nasal surgeries. Best of luck,
Dear willy24, No this is not normal and you need to be treated by your surgeon right away. First and foremost a saline spray should be ordered to help with the dryness. You may need topical and oral antibiotics, and steroid spray?? this will be determined at examination. If your surgeon...