Nostrils and lip lack natural curve after revision rhinoplasty. Are these my final results? (photo)

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It’s been nearly 9 months after my revision rhinoplasty and my nostrils and tip look strange, like straight lines instead of a natural curve, and my nose tip looks extremely unnatural looking. Why does it look like this and will it go away? I thought most of the swelling is gone, so is this what my results look like?

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Good Afternoon! Thanks for the questions. At 9 months post-revision rhinoplasty, there still is time for swelling to improve. I tell my patients 12-15 months is when a large portion of the swelling goes away, though everybody's skin is different. Things like taping, compressions, and steroid injections can create improvements in contour. Once the appropriate time-period has elapsed, a discussion regarding revision surgery is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Nostrils and lip lack natural curve after revision rhinoplasty. Are these my final results? (photo)

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