Red Line on Nose Post Rhinoplasty

No, it is not too late. A higher strength may be beneficial, but must be injected correctly. In this later period, the Kenalog will help to slow down the collagen production pathway and allow more degradation. Please be patient, however, as this process may take weeks to months.

In most people discomfort and pain after rhinoplasty settles 24-48 hours after the surgery. In patients where the nasal bones have been narrowed, termed osteotomies, a minority of patients may find some sensitivity and discomfort over the bridge of the nose intermittently for several weeks. In...

I read your concern and reviewed your photo. In my practice, I have had good success, and many happy patients lowering nostril margins with Silikon-1000, an off-label permanent filler. I've attached a photo from my RealSelf gallery demonstrating this effect. I hope this is helpful for you.

After having a rhinoplasty, it is not unusal to have excess swelling and slight distortion of the features for up to 6 months.  It requires patience and time to go through the healing process.  At two weeks after surgery, the tip is generally swollen on everyone, and because of that,...

The most common way we create defined nasal tips is by removing some of the tip cartilages. For patients with strong cartilages and thin skin, the tip skin shrinks around this smaller framework making the tip smaller. However, when the skin is thick and cartilage weak, removing cartilage has the...

You may have not needed it. After the splint came off you may have had minimal swelling. Some surgeons do not tape and still get good results. Some do, and get the same results. I wouldn't worry about it because it is unlikely to change your long-term result.