Why is my nose bigger now after rhinoplasty almost 3 years ago? (photos)

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I had my rhinoplasty on January 2016. In the picture from October 2016 my profile was better than now. Why would my nose get bigger now (April 2019)? Also this last summer I went in with another surgeon and he said I had inflammation due to my allergies per looking at an xray i think it was, but I do not think that can make such that big of a difference. He prescribed me some meds and i saw a little difference and now i take allergy meds too. What could cause my nose to be bigger now?

Konstantin Tarashansky, MD, FACS · Answer

One of the explanations for loss of tip definition and refinement giving an illusion of the bigger tip may be a gradual deposition of the scar tissue in the potential spaces under the skin. At about 10 months after the procedure most of the swelling had resolved but the scar was not fully developed, over time there was increased collagen deposition which distorted tip definition. Based on the profile view, there was also a minimal descend of tip cartilage support with formation of the fullness above tip defining points.
The solution may be a very conservative placement of the steroids or operative thinning of the soft tissue. Control of the intra-nasal swelling with anti-allergy medicine may also be of benefit.

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question, photos and  provided information as well.As you already completed your healing phase with 3 years, You do not have edema and swelling depending on healing process. Your issue requires internal examination and if the result requires a revision, you can benefit from a reviison Rhinoplasty procedure by Closed and Atraumatic approach you will not a scar across your columella, edema and swelling will be minimize and tissue damage prevented.Regards,

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Obviously, you have residual swollen tissue.  This can happen when exposed to heat, certain medications, etc...  Your surgeon may want to do minor revision surgery to remove swollen tissue.

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