Tip of my nose is too high after Rhinoplasty? (photos)

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I had my surgery three weeks ago and I was very happy with the results because it was like I had ask for. After two weeks I see very big changes as the swelling went down tip of my nose went very high and you can see my nostrils also I have a "piggy" look. I did not ask for nose to be shortened/raised. Would tip of my nose go down like after surgery? Photos are right after taking of the mask and after two weeks

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 3 weeks 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.-

Javier Galindo, MD · Answer

You seem to have a very good result, but as your surgeon probably told you, you'll have to wait to see final results, more or lest after 6 months. You can expect your tip to drop 1-2mm in the next months to get the final result you were looking for.

Satyen Undavia, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and I understand your concern. It is extremely common for the nose to upturned (over-rotated) after rhinoplasty. This occurs because of the swelling of the nasal tip. At 3 weeks, it is almost expected to be slightly over-rotated. It will take several weeks to months to settle down. Hang in there, hopefully you will get the results you are looking for. Good luck.

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