2.5 years post-op - Is the ball at the end of my nose from the pinching or fillers? (Photos)

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I had rhinoplasty about 2.5 years ago. As my nose was healing my surgeon told me my tip was leaning to the right and advised me to pinch my nose tip. He also injected a filler to the right side of my nose tip on two separate occasions, telling me it would make it temporarily more malleable for pinching. The injections were done around 12 months and 18 months post surgery. Is the ball at the end of my nose from the pinching or fillers? Or was my rhinoplasty botched?

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

It will require an in person evaluation in order to determine the best course of action. It may require cartilage grafting for your revision Rhinoplasty to achieve the best result.

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

Hi there! If you are experiencing pain when you pinch your nose tip, then it is likely due to the injection of fillers. However, if you do not experience pain, then it could be due to other natural aging processes. We recommend that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you still require additional corrective measures.

2.5 years post-op - Is the ball at the end of my nose from the pinching or fillers? (Photos)

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