I had Rhinoplasty 10 months ago and my tip is still swollen and round. The bridge is small and the tip is huge, and when I laugh my nose looks huge. It looks weird and I feel unattractive. The cartilage is lumpy. If I tape my nose, will the tip change? Will my nose tip get smaller? I had a thinner nose tip before surgery, and I feel like I regret having a nose job. Please help!
December 21, 2015
Answer: You will likely need a revision. Don't be upset with yourself about the result. Unfortunately, a certain number of rhinoplasty surgeries do need to be revised once all the swelling goes down. We do not normally recommend doing anything for 1 year after rhinoplasty because that is when nearly all of the swelling should have subsided. Sometimes, your surgeon can do a touch up under local anesthesia. Talk to your surgeon first and then feel free to seek other opinions. Obviously, your surgeon will not charge you too much for a revision whereas a new surgeon will likely charge you significantly more, so that may be a factor in your decision on giving your surgeon another chance to make it look better. Take your time and make the decision that is best for you.
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December 21, 2015
Answer: You will likely need a revision. Don't be upset with yourself about the result. Unfortunately, a certain number of rhinoplasty surgeries do need to be revised once all the swelling goes down. We do not normally recommend doing anything for 1 year after rhinoplasty because that is when nearly all of the swelling should have subsided. Sometimes, your surgeon can do a touch up under local anesthesia. Talk to your surgeon first and then feel free to seek other opinions. Obviously, your surgeon will not charge you too much for a revision whereas a new surgeon will likely charge you significantly more, so that may be a factor in your decision on giving your surgeon another chance to make it look better. Take your time and make the decision that is best for you.
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