I had primary surgery in 2011. My results were good at first but then my tip started to droop and from the front it looks wonky and bulbous. I hate having my picture taken so much. There is only one angle my nose looks alright in and thats at a tilted diagonal position :( I would like the tip to be lifted and slimmed. Would this cost less than having a whole nose job? I am hoping to start going on consultations soon after research. Thanks :)
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Thanks for your post. I true polly beak deformity develops when the dorsal cartilage is removed at a low level and the skin reacts with scar tissue replacement. Steroid shots often help. Other possible causes are retention of too much supra-tip cartilage, seen more commonly with closed...
The nose will continue to heal for 1 year after surgery. I would be patient and let your nose heal. The tip may become more symmetric over that period. If there remains significant asymmetry you could consider a revision surgery at that time. The goal of a rhinoplasty is not perfection, but...
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From your photo it does appear the dorsum may have been overly reduced. My preference for treatment is septal cartilage if available or, if not, ear cartilage. A fascial graft over this may be helpful but not always necessary. Physical exam, photos and computer imaging are...