Swollen and Big Nose Tip After 3 Months of Rhinoplasty? (photo)

Thank you for your question and photos, and I appreciate your concern. However, it is much too early to be questioning the results of your rhinoplasty, since you likely still have a significant amount of swelling at this point in your recovery. That is particularly true for the nasal tip and thicker skin. I recommend waiting a full 12 months after your procedure to decide whether you are happy with your results. If you are still dissatisfied at that point, you can schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon to see if revision rhinoplasty is right for you. As I am already seeing some improvement in your nasal tip and your profile, I would be surprised if that was actually the case.

The result from the pictures is very nice. Nasal swelling can last up to 18 months after open rhinoplasty with tip cartilage reduction. It appears from the photos you are on a normal postoperative course and will probably  see further reduction of swelling over the next 6 months.It can also take time to see a post-operative difference with thick skin overlying the deeper nasal components  of cartilage and bone. Any immediate concerns would be best served by revisiting your plastic surgeon for evaluation.

Actually, it takes a whole year to see the results of a rhinoplasty.

Usually, there is a significant amount of edema that needs to go down. Furthermore, the skin must contract to fit the dimensions of the newly created underlying structure.

I advise my patients that it will take at least nine to twelve months to notice the complete impact at the tip of the nose. It can take 18 to 24 months for those with thicker skin and delicate tissues.

Hope this helps.
Best,
Dr Sajjadian