Is my nose tip still swollen 1.5 yrs after open rhinoplasty? What can I do to achieve a smaller tip?

January 12, 2023
Asked By:avadar

Hi all! I'm about 1.5 years out from my primary open rhinoplasty. I like my results, but I still don't LOVE my nose. The tip of my nose is bigger than I would prefer still. I got a steroid injection about 5 months ago hoping that would help but the tip is more bulbous from the frontal view than I'd like. Does it appear I still have swelling in the tip? If not, what are some options that would be good for me to consider to get a smaller nasal tip? Tip plastic? Or even alar plastic?

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January 17, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty results

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Answer: Swollen Tip

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January 17, 2023

Answer: Swollen Tip

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 16, 2023

Answer: Your nasal tip:

Robert Ciardullo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 16, 2023

Answer: Your nasal tip:

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January 14, 2023

Answer: You probably don't have swelling any more, and there are some options. More ...

Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2023

Answer: You probably don't have swelling any more, and there are some options. More ...

Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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January 14, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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