Unsuccessful results? What could've gone wrong to still have this? (Photo)

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I had a rhinoplasty done in March with concerns of bulbous tip and cleft in tip. I do have an area that seems to have excess tissue on one side. At my 6 month follow up the surgeon said he’d remove it with an in-office procedure at the year mark if still there. Within the last month (since my last follow up), it looks like there’s a cleft in the tip coming back/showing now. Is this likely to go away or will I need another surgery? What could’ve gone wrong to still have this?

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question
As far as I can understans from your question If you can send a photo from the side profile, we can make a more accurate evaluation. It would be better face to face consultation
Best Regards!

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi, It is better for you to consult with your facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on examination. Usually it won't go away, it resulted from the way tip fixed in.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you may have had a symmetrical amounts of cartilage removed from your nasal tip, and since your nasal tip skin is so thin, irregularities are easily seen. Unfortunately, I believe that the cleft that is visible will be permanent. When we address a Bifid nasal tip, we typically suture the tip cartilages together to close the gap. When patients like the appearance of their nosees, and only desire correction of a nasal tip cleft, we often times advise microdroplet Silikon 1000 injections for a permanent nonsurgical repair. Please consider getting a second opinion from another reputable rhinoplasty specialist. I hope this is helpful, and thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

As time goes on, your results are representing your final outcome.
If you want to change the appearance of your nose, then the only way to do so is with some type of surgical procedure.
In order for us to understand your outcome we need to read a copy of your operative report and see a complete set of proper before and after pictures.
 if you want a second opinion consultation, then schedule those in person consultations with other plastic surgeons.
Come prepared to bring with you a complete set up before and after pictures and a copy of your operative report.
These are part of your medical record that you can request from your current provider.
 Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Unsuccessful results? What could've gone wrong to still have this? (Photo)

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