Over a Month Since my Surgery and the Nose Sits Too High on my Face.

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I had my surgery over a month ago. I am really bothered by how high my nose sits from my face. the tip of my nose is too high. I am so self conscious. This is affecting my family life and my work. My doctor told me that it may come down a little. He made the tip higher thinking I may like it. I can't stand my nose. I am in deep depression. I just want to take the cartilage graft out of the tip of my nose. I don't want to wait another year. How soon can i have these cartilage removed?

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

One month is still fairly early in the healing process of rhinoplasty - you should wait at least six months if not a year before deciding on revision

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

It is common for the tip to be a bit elevated or upturned after rhinoplasty surgery as a result of swelling in the area. Without knowing what specifically was done to your nose and without seeing your nose it is hard to assess how that will evolve with time, however.

	Given how it is affecting the rest of your life it may be helpful to discuss your concerns further with your surgeon. You can try to get a better sense of how much improvement you're likely to see.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Without pictures there is no adequate way to assess how the nose is healing. However, based on the current psychological state you describe, I would advise that you go back and have a chat with your Surgeon for reassurance. The nose will change for a year and sometimes more after surgery; revisions are strongly discouraged for at least 6 months and usually a year.

Ramtin Kassir, MD, FACS · Answer

Have to see b/a pix first.  Your tip may drop, depending on what your surgeon did to raise your tip in the first place. Yes you can revise it if inecessary but do not be depressed- worry is simply a misuse of your imagination.

	 

	Ramtin Kassir, MD

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that you have to be very specific about what you mean by height of nose? It sounds like from your description that you are bothered by tip projection and a cartilage graft. In that case, you may be able to have the graft removed at a time when the tissues are soft..probably in 6-12 months.

Over a Month Since my Surgery and the Nose Sits Too High on my Face.

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