I had an open rhinoplasty/septoplasty almost 4 weeks ago. The tip is very swollen and I know that it will take a while to go down but it looks like it is drooping more than I would like. My surgeon said he is not worried about it and that before he put the splint on my nose looked perfect. I have been using tape to try and pull the tip up, but it seems like as soon as the tape comes off the tip is drooping again. After the swelling in the tip is gone, will the tip elevate? thanks
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December 18, 2018
Answer: The magically appearing rotating and elevated nasal tip after nose job
You have the typical Asian nose. If you just want the bridge elevated withoiut any changes to the tip that is easily done. That would involving placing something under the skin of the bridge. You can choose from silicone, goretex, porex medpor and your own cartilage. Each material has its own...
Dear rhinoplasty patient from Canada,
Five weeks after rhinoplasty, Chewing gum, laughing and normal facial activity will not influence the long term healing results. I do not see how it would be different from eating any other food since your surgery. Good luck and good healing
Dear Rhinoplasty Patient from Florida,
Irradiated cadaver cartilage is an excellent choice for most revision rhinoplasty cases. Remember having cartilage harvested from your ears or ribs requires additional surgery and recovery. It seems your facial plastic surgeon has a good handle of the...
