I Am 11 Months Post Op, is my Nose Scooped? My Nose is Also Wider Than Pre Op.

Question

I have had 6 kenalog injections at 8 weeks apart & it has done nothing to my tip. I feel the bridge is scooped & there is no shape to my nose from the front. My nose is actually wider than pre op & The tip is not defined. My surgeon said he is going to give me injections for another 8 months, if it is cartilage & not tissue that needs to be manipulated than he will revise. I have included pics pre op & post op. Is my nose scooped & has tip been touched? post op pics are at 11 months. thank you

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Eliza,

	
		I think that 11 months out, you are not going get much more change
	
		The frontal view does look more refined though
	
		You will probably need a revision if you would like further changes so you should talk to your surgeon


	Best regards,

	Nima Shemirani

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Reviewing your posted photos, though at differing distances I see improvement. But was this from the tip part of the operation or the steroid injections?? Best to seek ONLY in person detailed evaluations in order to obtain an answer.

Gregory Park, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

The photos that you have shared do show changes in the appearance of your nose. As you have described, the profile of your nose does have a scooped out appearance and the tip of the nose is more rounded. The middle 1/3 of your nose on the postop frontal view is definitely wider than the preoperative view. Additional steroid injections injections will not affect the underlying cartilage and bone. However, it may create over-thinning of the skin and subcutaneous tissues resulting in more challenges if you decide to undergo a revision to improve the appearance of your nose. 

	Thank you for your question and photos. Best of luck.

	 

	Gregory C. Park, M.D.

I Am 11 Months Post Op, is my Nose Scooped? My Nose is Also Wider Than Pre Op.

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