Rhinoplasty: 16 days post-op piggy nose. (Photos)

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I got a rhinoplasty 16 days ago. I did not want any changes from the front just a small bump to be removed. Today my tip is way too high and my nostrils are showing a lot more after surgery. My surgeon told me to put an injert on the tip so it would not fall after I smiled that it would not change my front view he says I should wait. Today I am really worried. Should I be? How much more should I expect for the tip to come down?

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

Yes, still considering your shape will improve it seems clear your dorsum is over resected and you developed or will develope saddle nose deformity, which requires a very good expert in revisions to be fixed.Additionally your tip is over rotated, need addressing too.You'll have to wait a few months, maybe 1 year, to full settlement and then undergo revision with a good specialist.If you wish better grounded opinion please do post or send privately well lit, focused and standard images: frontal, both lateral and both oblique views, also underneath the nostrils.
Feel free to request any additional information from me.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear MariL028,It is still very early in your healing process to tell how your nose will turn out. There is still a lot of swelling 16 days post op. 
It can take 6-12 months to fully heal from a rhinoplasty so patience is key.Best regards,Nima Shemirani

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

You are very early in your recovery period and the nose is expected to be quite swollen at this point.The majority of the swelling will resolve in 3-6 months, and will continue to resolve as your nose heals for up to 1-2 years. You have not reached your final shape as the nose will continue to heal and reduce in size for up to a year. Once it does reach its final shape you may be more pleased with the appearance of your nose.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Your up close photos reveal a less distracting and more feminine nasal profile, and your nostrils appear symmetrical on front view. You are still quite swollen this early after surgery, and your nasal tip may drop a few millimeters as you heal. Worrying never leads to anything good - If you need reassurance, consider visiting another rhinoplasty specialist for a second opinion. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

From the pictures you've provided, I see no significant issues.  The swelling will begin to subside, and the tip will become more defined.  Be patient and keep your follow-up appointments.

Rhinoplasty: 16 days post-op piggy nose. (Photos)

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Answer: You appear to have a pleasing frontal and profile nasal appearance less than 3 weeks postoperative rhinoplasty surgery.

Answer: You appear to have a pleasing frontal and profile nasal appearance less than 3 weeks postoperative rhinoplasty surgery.

Answer: Give it time

Answer: Give it time

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Rhinoplasty: 16 days post-op piggy nose. (Photos)

Answers (8)

Answer: You appear to have a pleasing frontal and profile nasal appearance less than 3 weeks postoperative rhinoplasty surgery.

Answer: You appear to have a pleasing frontal and profile nasal appearance less than 3 weeks postoperative rhinoplasty surgery.

Answer: Give it time

Answer: Give it time

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