I am about 5 weeks post op. I got my hump taken off and my tip lifted and refined. I am fine with the hump being removed but I can't stand looking at my front profile. I feel like my nose looks too small and lifted and since swelling is still a factor I’m afraid it's only going to get smaller. With a revision can I drop the tip and make it a little rounded and wider again like it used to be? I don't mind not having a swoop or anything like that I just want my old self from the front back.
July 9, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty tip work Thank you for your question. You're correct that most likely the tip will continue to get slightly smaller as swelling subsides. At this stage it's far too soon to consider revision. Often we have to wait about a year before making any changes. The reasons for this are two-fold. One, we want swelling down completely so it doesn't obstruct underlying anatomy. Two, tissue has to be healed to enough extent so that it is strong enough to sustain a repair. Hope this helps!
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July 9, 2022
Answer: Rhinoplasty tip work Thank you for your question. You're correct that most likely the tip will continue to get slightly smaller as swelling subsides. At this stage it's far too soon to consider revision. Often we have to wait about a year before making any changes. The reasons for this are two-fold. One, we want swelling down completely so it doesn't obstruct underlying anatomy. Two, tissue has to be healed to enough extent so that it is strong enough to sustain a repair. Hope this helps!
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July 1, 2022
Answer: Dropping the ip after a rhinoplasty procedure Thank-you for your question! It is early in the postoperative time and your nose will obviously change over the next several months and you will also get used to the new look of your nose. If after several months you still want to have a more rounded and lower tip, it is usually possible with a cartilage graft. Please be patient for now and follow your rhinoplasty surgeon’s instructi. Al the best!
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July 1, 2022
Answer: Dropping the ip after a rhinoplasty procedure Thank-you for your question! It is early in the postoperative time and your nose will obviously change over the next several months and you will also get used to the new look of your nose. If after several months you still want to have a more rounded and lower tip, it is usually possible with a cartilage graft. Please be patient for now and follow your rhinoplasty surgeon’s instructi. Al the best!
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