Rhinoplasty 'grinch' look, swollen tip, upturned -from bulbous to pointy slope (Photo)

Question

I had rhinoplasty 25/4/2016. I understand my nasal tip is swollen and turned upward because of the swelling. Bulbous before, after surgery I feel like I look like a character from the grinch. There is no definition in the nostrils, it angles up, nostrils showing. Is this suppose to be normal with the grinch look? I feel uncomfortable. I see everybody else's looks post op day 8 and they look more normal. I look like I store Christmas. Why is that? Will the tip drop and look less hard/swollen?

James Murphy, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

The swelling at eight days post-op means it is far too early to tell what your nose is going to look like in the long run. To me, your tip looks slightly upturned but this is quite normal at this stage and you can expect it to relax and drop slightly as the swelling settles. Try not to worry, keep talking to your surgeon and stay patient. You have what looks like the beginning of a very good result. Stay happy.

Ivo Gwanmesia, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your query.With the passage of time, the swelling should begin to settle and you should begin to see some improvement in your nasal appearance. The swelling will take a whole year to settle. Keep in contact with your surgeon, and attend all your follow up appointments.Kind regards.

Rhinoplasty 'grinch' look, swollen tip, upturned -from bulbous to pointy slope (Photo)

Answers (2)

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Rhinoplasty 'grinch' look, swollen tip, upturned -from bulbous to pointy slope (Photo)

Answers (2)

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Are there any doctors who specialize in fixing asymmetrical faces? One side of my face looks completely different than the other

How long is recovery for a nose surgery? How long until I go back to work?

Nose got bigger after squeezing. How to reverse ?