My tip/profile points down when I smile 10 months after septo/rhinoplasty. What can be done to fix my tip? (Photo)

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10 months ago I got a septo/rhinoplasty from a prior injury. I was told minor changes would occur to remove my tip shadow. Now, my tip/profile points down when I smile. What can be done to fix my tip?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If your droopy nasal tip appearance is bothering you, the best way to address this may be with revision rhinoplasty. In our experience, fillers do not lead to tip lifting. If you decide to do further surgery, your operative report may be helpful to see what has been done. Wishing you well. Dr Joseph

William Portuese, MD · Answer

From the photographs presented, it appears that you have a residual hanging columella. If your tip groups down dynamically when smiling, consider releasing the depressor septi ligament at the base of the columella itself.

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