Dropped tip and lost nasal projection 4 months after rhinoplasty. Is this my mistake or the surgeons? (Photos)

Question

About 4 months ago I underwent an open rhinoplasty including an osteotomy to fix a bump and elevated the tip. It was great until I was elbowed in the nose by my mom on accident, it hurt swelled up and I got a nose bleed. After that it hasn’t been the same, to add I also continued taping for 3 months which was a mistake on my part and I feel it weakened my tip and partook in my nose tip dropping. My nose dropped a lot with less projection, my tip is less defined and I’m disappointed.

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

In general, swelling after rhinoplasty can take a full year to resolve and, during this time, you will notice changes to the appearance while you heal further.  That being said, the changes you are seeing maybe due to normal healing and swelling reduction, or it is certainly possible that damage was done when you were elbowed in the nose.  Either way, in my opinion you have very nice results from your surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have a more pleasing nasal appearance now compared to the earlier photo. Digital photography does not substitute for a consultation and examination. Consider discussing your concerns with your surgeon. Hope this helps. Dr. Joseph

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

The tip does not appear dropped. There is still swelling and it will continue to change. The trauma definitely caused prolongation of the swelling. At this point there is no reason to intervene. Give it one whole year, let it set in and then decide if you like your nose or not. RegardsDr. J

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the question.  At four months post op, your nose has approximately a year to finish healing before your result will be complete.  Be patient and keep your follow up appointments.

Jan Zemplenyi, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Sorry to hear you got bumped in the nose I know that can be unnerving. You still have quite a bit of healing still ahead of you as it can take a year for all the swelling to subside, especially in the tip of the nose. Be patient and continue to go to your follow ups with your surgeon. Best of luck!

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