Nostrils too high after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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My surgeon raised my low hanging columella when he did my nose but my nostrils are so high up that it looks like I still have a columella like before. He told me my nostrils won't really drop anymore but they're so much higher than they used to be and even higher than when I got my cast off. I'm 4 weeks out of surgery. Do you think my nostrils will drop? It's circular in shape and really ugly. Was it something I did? And also how bulbous does your tip stay after surgery?

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS · Answer

It is most likely that you have edema that has settled in the columella that is causing it to appear lower hanging.  nostril retraction at 1 month is not likely.  Regardless, it is too early to make a final decision on your final outcome.  HA fillers may be able to "lower" the nostrils until the edema resolves.  visit with your surgeon to discuss your concerns.

Roberto E. Garcia, MD, FACS · Answer

Whenever removal of the columella or the area called be infratip lobule is performed their runs the possibility that the nostril and the columella fall out of balance. It looks like you're still very swollen from the surgery and the nose will change multiple times between now and your one year post op.  Continue to massage any full areas but first seek the advice of your plastic surgeon. I hope this helps.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 1 month after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You are likely very swollen and you have to give it time to settle. It is too early to tell at this point.

Jose Barrera, MD · Answer

Nostrils that are too high after rhinoplasty could be due to several things. At one month, its a bit too early. However, if it persists it could be from thinning out the lower lateral cartilages which is usually done to refine the tip. I would consult with your surgeon.

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