Nose Too Short After Rhinoplasty - Will It Grow Out?

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I had a closed rhinoplasty six months ago and my doctor shortened my nose too much. I'm a male and I'm 18 years old. I'm wondering if it would be possible for my nose to grow in the next few years (lengthen) and therefore alittle more natural like it was. Also my doctor removed fat from my upper lip, is it possible that this could grow back? Thanks..

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

IT is very likely that the nose will appear to lengthen as the swelling resolves so try to give it some more time (at least a  year.).

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

The simple answer to both questions is NO. You have long passed the growth phase of the nose.  If you are displeased with your outcome then you will need a revision.


Dr. ES

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, the nasal length will not increase with time. You need to see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to correct this problem. I use grafts from the septum or ear to fix this problem. The fat will not return either.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

Nose do drop following Rhinoplasty, but most of that occurs in the first 6 months following surgery. Alternatively, the notion that noses "grow" is incorrect. They don't actually  grow, the lengthen by the usual process of aging as does everything else in our bodies, eventually. The ligaments that hold the nasal cartilages to the nasal bones and to each other stretch. The skin sags and cartilages sometimes get weaker. However this process occurs over many decades.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi NN,

	Best to address you concerns with your rhinoplasty surgeon as he knows exactly what was done during your rhinoplasty.  In general, the nose will not "grow out" and lengthen once it has been shortened in an 18 year old.  Same with your lip fat.  Most likely, the only way to get your nose back to the "natural" way it was will be through a revision augmentation rhinoplasty.  Fillers or your own fat can be injected into your lip to restore volume there.  Good luck and be well.

	Dr. P

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Answer: Noses don't grow but they lengthen by natural aging over the years

Answer: Noses don't grow but they lengthen by natural aging over the years

Answer: Short Nose Result After Rhinoplasty Will Not Grow Back

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