Nose too straight after Rhinoplasty looks weird but only from side angle (I really love it from any other angle.

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just got a rhinoplasty last Monday. Had my cast taken off today so my nose just may still be pretty swollen. I am happy with it other than the fact my nose has no slope now. It's just straight up and down. Is this just the swelling between my brows??? Help! Also got chin implant

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Congratulations on a very nice initial result.  I am positive your Surgeon has told you that it will take time for the swelling to subside.  You need to be patient and listen to your Surgeon.

Christian L. Stallworth, MD · Answer

Congrats on your rhinoplasty.  Your photos look terrific and the swelling is completely expected.  It will take months for all of the swelling to resolve, but you should be getting a much better idea of the result over the next 6-8 weeks.  Not sure what was done, but if the dorsum was lowered, the skin must now shrink to the new framework underneath.  As this happens and swelling resolves, you will see increased definition.Nothing to worry about at this point.  Simply enjoy your new nose!

Inessa Fishman, MD · Answer

Swelling is common and expected after rhinoplasty; swelling also tends to increase a bit after the nasal cast dressing is removed, as the dressing no longer applies compression to the skin.  Most rhinoplasty surgeons will dissect or elevate the skin of the nose from the tip to the nasal root (its origin between the brows), and for this reason, swelling affects the entirety of the nose and especially concentrates in the base of the nose (where the nose meets the upper lip) in the first few weeks after surgery.  As swelling subsides, your nose will gain more refinement and detail throughout, and especially the tip.  Keep in mind that while the first few weeks of post-rhinoplasty recovery bring the greatest resolution of swelling, the nose will often take a year to a year and a half to settle down entirely.  All that being said, your early post-op photos look great.  Keep a close follow-up with your rhinoplasty surgeon, be patient, and don't judge the results of surgery too soon.  Good luck!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You are only one week post rhinoplasty, and this is normal. Swelling will take many months to subside. Be patient.

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