I Had my Cast Removed 5 Days Ago and I Don't Like How my Nose Tip Look. Do You Think I Should Consider a Second Rhinoplasty?

Hello, and sorry to hear you are not happy with your result. It is very soon after your surgery, and you may experience the following:

1) Significant swelling that can result in the appearance of asymmetry and irregularities
2) A turned up nasal tip

It is not abnormal for the nose to be turned up after surgery. It will usually relax to its final position within a few weeks. Swelling can cause the nasal bridge to appear crooked. At  5 days post-op, you will be near the peak of your swelling and you should not expect it to be going down just yet. It can take up to one year before all of the swelling resolves. If your tip was refined, it will start to look better as time goes on. The tip is usually the last to come around in regard to swelling. I would give yourself some time to heal before coming to any conclusions, as it is way too early to be considering a revision. I hope this helps, and I wish you a great recovery.

This early after rhinoplasty, it is premature to be concerned about the final result.

 

 

 

Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

It is very common at this point to get a little nervous about the final results. It is important to relax through the healing process. There is tremendous amounts of swelling and as it decreases you will see the nose you are hoping for. Keep healing and I hope you end up loving your new nose. Good luck