It is now 3 weeks after my rhinoplasty to remove a dorsal hump. I explicitly told the surgeon that my main problem was the hump and I didn't want my face to change much. I feel like the tip was lifted far too much and the nostrils look retracted which makes the nose look a lot shorter. This hasn't improved at all over the past weeks. I dislike this pig-like nose. How long do I have to wait to fix the nostrils? Would this necessitate a graft? I think I have alar retraction and columellar show.
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You need to be examined in person for a broken nose, but it is possible to have it repaired within several days from the injury - assuming the nose is broken.
You should see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to get a formal opinion through and in-person consultation.
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Dear Amy,
Thank you for your post. Most likely this is not concerning. At 6 weeks, best to remove the suture, but not urgent. Follow up with your plastic surgeon for removal. Also, stop wiping your nose so much!
Best Wishes,
Pablo Prichard, MD
I do not think you are over analyzing it. You see things you do not like and are justifiably looking for answers and an accurate description of the situation. Your posted photos show a cloverleaf shaped asymmetric tip that is projected too far forward out of the plane of your face. You perceive...