I am 11 days post op from my primary rhinoplasty and I am very unhappy with the results. I realize I still have swelling but my tip and show of my nostrils are unnatural and unattractive. It looks like a ski slope! Will my tip come down over time as the swelling decreases or will it continue to get worse? How much of an improvement could I expect with a revision? Thank you for your advise.
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June 28, 2012
Answer: Yes, a short nose and over rotated tip can be fixed, but.....
At this point your nose should be as strong as any nose - if the trauma is significant it can injure the nose but typically there is pain, swelling, nasal obstruction, and visible changes to the structure
Yes, it can move, but that is unlikely. One of the reasons for the splint post op is to maintain reasonable pressure on the bony structure, as well as compress the soft tissue to limit swelling. Once the nasal splint is off, the structures stabilize fairly quickly, and then gain...
It would be helpful to see a more inclusive photo to judge the asymmetry, because it does not appear to fall into the range of “extreme.” That said, to answer your question, your issue likely involves the caudal septum. An in-person examination would be best advised to provide you with the pro...
