Will The Look Of My Over Projected Tip Change With Healing TIme?

Question

I had rhinoplasry 2 weeks ago to get rid of a hump and to reduce the tip projection. The tip today still looks long and I was wondering it projection changes usually with healing as swelling goes down or if the projection is not really affected. Thank you

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The architecture of the skin of the tip of the nose is different for the upper 2/3.  Because of this difference, the tip can retain swelling for a long time obscuring definition and appearing large.  Occasionally steroid injections are indicated but most of the time it's best to leave it to nature.

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

Two weeks from surgery is quite early so I would expect your tip to evolve from here. It's hard to be specific without seeing your nose. I would talk with your surgeon to find out how much change you should expect

Michael L. Schwartz, MD · Answer

Without before and after photos the only reliable comment that can be made is that you are definitely swollen and things will change. Talk to your surgeon about what was done to change your projection to reassure yourself.

Kimberly Lee, MD · Answer

You likely still have nasal swelling following your surgery making it difficult to assess the outcome of your surgery.  If you communicated what you wanted with your surgeon preoperatively, it is likely that he/she did what you wanted and that these results will be more visible once the swelling subsides.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

Without pictures it is impossible to tell. Many time the tip drops as the nose heals. I think you will need to wait this one out

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