My Nose Looks Unusual After Septoplasty, like a Pig Snout. Will This Last Forever?

Dear Jen41117,


It may look scary, but swelling in the nose can cause it to turn upwards

It should come down as the swelling does

If you would like to send pictures, please feel free to do so


Best regards,

Nima Shemirani
 

I am sorry to hear about your frustration. Without photos it is hard to answer your specific question as it relates to your nose. In general a simple septoplasty would not typically change the position of the tip. There are cases where there is a very crooked septum that is off to one side and when it is repaired (and brought back to the middle) it has the effect of pushing the tip of the nose up. A sophisticated rhinoplasty surgeon can use the septum to control the position of the nasal tip with tongue and groove suturing, though this would more commonly be part of a septo-rhinoplasty.

Fortunately in most cases the swelling of the septal surgery is what is causing the tip to seem turned up. This should come down in a few weeks. The best answer to your question is to ask your surgeon. I hope this helps.

Typically a septoplasty will not change the external appearance of the nose at all.  There are a couple exceptions, usually for a very crooked nose where larger supporting portions of the septum is removed, recontoured and replaced. 

It's hard to give you much advice without seeing your nose and knowing exactly was done during your surgery.

A regular septoplasty doesn't normally change the outward appearance of the nose, but perhaps a more extensive procedure was done.

I'd suggest that you talk with your surgeon about your concerns. You're more likely to get accurate advice that way.

It's difficult to judge what your concerns are without photos. It is safe to assume that 4 days postop you could be very swollen and not at all seeing what your final result will be.