Differentiating between a pollybeak and swelling?

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I'm 3 months post-op rhino. Most of the swelling in my nose has gone except for the tip/supratip which remains swollen. One side of my profile looks smooth, but the other (which had more work done to it) is more swollen and has a very slight "bump" at the supratip giving a faint appearance of a pollybeak, how do I know if this is just swelling or a pollybeak deformity forming?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

It is always difficult to assess the final result so early in the healing process.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Adam C. Augenstein, MD · Answer

Swelling after rhinoplasty is expected for up to a year.  This is is test of patience for both the patient and the board certified plastic surgeon.  After this time period, the "bump" in  your supratip area will either be gone due to resolution of your swelling, or remain and the cause will be obvious at that time.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

At 3 months after rhinoplasty surgery, swelling and skin adaptation is not complete. At 9 to 12 months after surgery, the cause of your supratip fullness (if it remains) will be evident by then.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At 3 months your nose is still going to be swollen. It will take another 6-9 months for it to settle. Best of luck with your healing.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

It is too early for your to differentiate between swelling and a poly beak deformity.  Rounding of the tip of the nose is very common in the early stages of recovery and healing.

Differentiating between a pollybeak and swelling?

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Answer: Swelling in nose

Answer: Swelling in nose

Answer: Most likely swelling and not a poly beak deformity

Answer: Most likely swelling and not a poly beak deformity

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Differentiating between a pollybeak and swelling?

Answers (6)

Answer: Swelling in nose

Answer: Swelling in nose

Answer: Most likely swelling and not a poly beak deformity

Answer: Most likely swelling and not a poly beak deformity

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