Ball-like Nose Tip After Septoplasty

Although internal airway swelling can and frequently does occur after septal surgery, external swelling is rare. However, it sounds like your operation involved surgery to the external nasal structures including the bone and tip cartilages. This situation is very different and swelling can last up to one year in the tip.

It appears as though you had a septorhinoplasty procedure that included alterations to the nasal tip. This may be a result of under or over-resection of the nasal cartilage and nasal cartilage dorsum.  Swelling is noticeable early on, but generally subsides with time. 

I agree with the remarks of Dr. Porter above. It takes time for the swelling to resolve after nasal surgery. It is common for this to take up to one year after after surgery. However, achieving a satisfactory appearance of the nasal tip is a key aspect of successful rhinoplasty and is also one of the most challenging components that requires skill on the part of the surgeon. Allow time to pass and hopefully the final appearance of your tip will be pleasing to you. If not, you may need to seek an experienced facial plastic surgeon with skill in rhinoplasty to address your concerns.