Pollybeak Deformity or Swelling After Rhinoplasty?

Question

Im 2wks post-op and had my hump shaved, septum straightened, and tip augmented/raised. I'm wondering if you can have pollybeak immediately after surgery- I'm worried I have it, or is it possible its just swelling at this point? My surgeon assures me that it'll go down much more but I'm still uneasy.

Kevin M. Robertson, MD, FACS · Answer

Rhinoplasty surgeons often claim it takes a year to reach a final post rhinoplasty shape.  You are why that is often proposed.  At two weeks you still have a great deal of swelling normally, so you are too early to really know what things will look like in the end.  Be patient, but continue to communicate your concerns with your rhinoplasty surgeon.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

I agree with the other comments posted:  it is far too early to evaluate your results critically.  This is most likely to be swelling.  I strongly recommend that you follow up with your Surgeon for concerns and questions.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

This is probably only swelling. You won't be able to see your new nose for at least 6 months. Don't worry. It's normal.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Swelling in the area just above the tip of the nose (called the supratip) is very common. Typically a true polly beak has a firm underling ridge indicative of the undercorrected septum whereas swelling tends to be "fluffy" and can be easily depressed with finger tip pressure. Swelling will resolve on its own or possibly treated with steroids. in the judgement of th surgeon. A true polly beak will require additional srugery.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I saw your profile photo and read your concern. You can see swelling above the tip of your nose. This should improve significantly over the next 2-3 weeks. If there is persistent fullness at that point, you could ask your surgeon if a Kenalog injection might be helpful.

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