I'm unhappy with my nose 2 weeks post-op, what are my revision options? (Photos)

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Can someone please tell me in your opinion what is wrong with my nose? I’m very disappointed in my recent rhinoplasty. The swelling went down after the first week but it hasn’t gone down since. I think my nose looks way too big for my face, crooked still, too much nostril show from the side and droopy tip. I wanted a feminine small nose And ended up with this. Also, It looks like there is nose hair or something coming out of my nose but it’s actually just red Vains I’ve developed there since the surgery?

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dear Realself user,
It is way to early for you to be worried about the thickness of your nose.
Give yourself more time since the swelling will reduce alot within 2 months.
Keep in mind that it takes up to a year for the nose to set completely.
 
Best of luck!

TAS Aesthetic Surgery Clinic

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

You need to have patience with your body as it begins to heal. The skin, bone and cartilage are all traumatized during surgery. Inflammation (swelling) is the normal response and will help your nose to heal and look beautiful in the end. Right now, concentrate on other things you like to do and let your nose and under eyes take the time to heal. It can take up a year for your final results. I hope this helps.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

Your nose will actually take a full year or more for the swelling to resolve and during that time asymmetry also often improves.  Your nostril show will probably not improve.  I would try and be patient: you really do not have a choice, and continue to follow up with your surgeon.

Farhad Ardesh, MD · Answer

I agree and think that there were issues not addressed during your rhinoplasty that you need to discuss with your surgeon. You will need to let the swelling go down atleast 6-9 mos before consider revision rhinoplasty. I would schedule that rhinoplasty for about 1 year after surgery. Good news is that you have options for improvement if you are unhappy at that time. I recommend you make consultation appt with board certified facial plastic surgery with significant experience in revision rhinoplasty. I wish you the best, Dr. Ardeshirpour

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