Undefined Bridge 11 Months After Rhinoplasty, Will This Change?

Generally, after 11 months, you are very close to your final result.  This is especially true in the bridge (usually final by 3 months).  It sounds like you had the bridge lowered too much (over-resection).  This can be fixed with a bridge augmentation using an implant or cartilage (I usually recommend cartilage).  This would require a revision surgery but the recovery is typically much easier than surgery that involves the tip.

Photos would really be necessary top give you advice on the issue you are experiencing. It is possible you may still be experiencing some residual swelling even after 11 months. In general, the final result of rhinoplasty is not evident for 18-24 months following surgery. 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months, and the remainder goes down over time. Swelling can be influenced by the following: thickness of the patient's skin, whether the procedure was a revision, whether tip work was performed, and whether the procedure was open or closed. The nose continues to change throughout the healing process, and you should see improvements over time. If you are still not happy when the final result of your nose is evident, it is possible to perform a touch up to improve the appearance of your nose. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Your bridge will not change without revision rhinoplasty. I need to see photos to give you a proper answer. 

   If you would not mind, please post pictures to give an idea of your concerns.  Is your dorsum too high? not high enough? not enough supratip break? wide nasal bones?  Hard to say.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

At 11 months following a rhinoplasty the result is pretty much set.  There may still be some swelling in the tip of the nose but the swelling of the upper nose should be resolved.

At 11 months, what you see is about what you are going to get. While there may be a bit of swelling still present, at 11 months it is a very small amount and your appearance will not change significantly. Without photos it is hard to answer your question but my best guess is that something could be done given your description. I would recommend seeing an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who doe computer imaging as your next step.

Nearly one year after surgery, I feel it is unlikely that you will notice appreciable change of your nasal bridge.  Photos would be helpful to determined if further surgery could achieve your goals. However, a consultation with a surgeon experienced in revision rhinoplasty is ultimately best.  

As others have noted, the results from a Rhinoplasty can be somewhat fluid.  Many folks believe that swelling from a closed rhinoplasty resolves more quickly than with an open approach. It is hard to know what you should expect over the next 12 months, but some change is possible. Pictures are helpful but nothing replaces a good, thorough exam in person.  Your surgeon will likely have a vested interest in making sure you understand how your individual experience is likely to develop and what, if anything, should be done to correct your result.

 

At nearly one year after your rhinoplasty, what you are seeing is the final result and probably has been for months now. Whether a revision can improve these concerns can only be determined by looking at photos of your nose from various angles. If you havge any before pictures those should be submitted as well. It is always helpful to see what your nose looked like originally.

It is always best to be seen in person to give you a reasonable assessment, but I will say that nasal swelling may last a year and sometimes longer.