I had a primary rhinoplasty 2.5 years ago. Supratip fullness was visible immediately after the removal of the cast. Cortisone injections were not given. I was hoping that the deformity will recede with time but it never did. Are there any other solutions to this problem apart from secondary surgery?
June 17, 2010
Answer: Fullness just above the tip of the nose following rhinoplasty is called a "polybeak deformity"
This sounds like an insulting term but that is the term used in the medical literature to describe supra-tip fullness after rhinoplasty. There are a number of causes and different treatments for each. Thick skin produces more swelling and scar tissue after rhinoplasty. This can be treated by injections after surgery and prevented by removing more cartilage in this areas plus careful taping. Secondly, too much cartilage may have been left on the upper part of the septum or upper lateral cartilages. This is treated by removing the excess cartilage. Lastly, settling of the nasal tip will give the supra-tip a pseudo-hump appearance. Treatment is by strengthening nasal tip projection and prevention by making sure not too much projection is lost when the tip is refined.
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June 17, 2010
Answer: Fullness just above the tip of the nose following rhinoplasty is called a "polybeak deformity"
This sounds like an insulting term but that is the term used in the medical literature to describe supra-tip fullness after rhinoplasty. There are a number of causes and different treatments for each. Thick skin produces more swelling and scar tissue after rhinoplasty. This can be treated by injections after surgery and prevented by removing more cartilage in this areas plus careful taping. Secondly, too much cartilage may have been left on the upper part of the septum or upper lateral cartilages. This is treated by removing the excess cartilage. Lastly, settling of the nasal tip will give the supra-tip a pseudo-hump appearance. Treatment is by strengthening nasal tip projection and prevention by making sure not too much projection is lost when the tip is refined.
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June 18, 2010
Answer: Supratip deformity
A supratip deformity at 2.5 years after surgery will probably only improve with surgery. This may be due to soft tissue and/or septal cartilage.
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June 18, 2010
Answer: Supratip deformity
A supratip deformity at 2.5 years after surgery will probably only improve with surgery. This may be due to soft tissue and/or septal cartilage.
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