I have attached photos, one of my pre op nose, one of my first operation and then my second operation which was 9 days ago. Performed by the same surgeon. I have very thick skin so my surgeon said I cannot get a small tip etc. Is this a good result? My first operation my nose was too scooped and my surgeon amended this. I feel that my tip is still large and long for my face. My tip was also shortened slightly.
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The photos taken in the operating room when the surgery is finished should give you a good general idea of what to expect from your final result, but there will be swelling present. In general, your swelling following surgery can be influenced by the following: Thickness of the skin,...
In general I recommend a straight, stronger nasal profile rather than a scooped out appearance. Do what looks good now, not 50 years after the operation. There will be minimal change as you age. You and your surgeon should discuss the aesthetics of a natural looking result.
I have read all the expert responses and I will interpret them a bit differently. I believe you need a revision of the columella incision. Either the closure was NOT "lined" up properly, or a dehiscence has occurred, or as Dr Prendiville stated the caudal edge is out of line causing the...