I had a primary rhinoplasty 11.5 months ago and up until 6 months, my dorsum was straight. After that, a bump has revealed itself. I had a f/u appt with my surgeon and he informed me that he could rasp the bump down and this would correct the issue. My question is, based on my photos, does that seem likely to resolve the issue? I have read some things online about rasping potentially leading to an open roof deformity, does that seem likely with the size of my bump reduction?
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Your nasal tip appears swollen in your up-close photo, and a crooked appearance is not seen. Consider re-asking your question with before and after photos that demonstrate your concerns a bit better. Thanks! Dr Joseph
Your nose's strong projection at the tip and the sharp point together suggest that the surgeon wasn't skilled enough in de-projecting the tip -- bringing it back closer to the face. It does appear that the tip is over-projected. It's possible that getting the tip back into a better position...
Thank you for your question and photos. It is generally recommended to wait until at least one year has passed and the recovery process is complete to assess the final results and consider a revision procedure. If you’re still unsatisfied with your rhinoplasty results at this time, a revision c...
