6 months post op - are my results crooked or is this swelling? (photos)

Question

So, i’m basically 6 months post op now and i’m worried about my swelling on the tip. I don’t know if it’s swelling or if it’s generally crooked now? It looked dead straight coming out of the cast however I have had a few minor bumps to the nose. I’ve always noticed a difference in my rhinoplasty that my right profile always looked different from my left since day one of surgery. However i’ve never had any previous asymmetry, I know things can’t be perfect but help!

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Swelling after rhinoplasty stays for a long time. Most surgeons would usually consider one year to be sufficient for swelling to subside but it may take longer in the tip area. Continue taping overnight with paper tapes and your result will continue to improve.

Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

From the photos provided it appears as though there is slightly more fullness across the left nostril. This may be related to the photo quality. Nonetheless, I would advise waiting 12 months. This gives the tissues time to settle and the fluid to disperse. Continue with regular taping. Keep in regular contact with your surgeon during this period.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos one nasal wing may be higher than the other due to facial asymmetry, depending on the skin structure after surgery, the swelling will go down within 1 to 1.5 years and the nose will take its shape completely. I recommend that you tell your concerns to your surgeon and get an opinion on this issue.
Best Regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have a slight fullness along your left nasal sidewall. If this appears a bit better at the end of the day than in the morning, this could simply be residual swelling. The best way to gain closure and a precise evaluation would be to visit your surgeon, or another reputable rhinoplasty specialist. I hope this helps and I wish you a happy recovery. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

6 months post op - are my results crooked or is this swelling? (photos)

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