Will Taping Help Upturned Nose After Rhinoplasty?

Question

It is 1 week after my rhinoplasty procedure and my nose looks too upturned. I used to have a very straight, pointing downward nose when I smile and my doctor suggested loosening up the muscle under my lip. I know swelling should reduce but it still seems like a big overcorrection to me. Would taping it down help in the first few weeks?

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi,

	Speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon regarding your concerns and questions.  I would not advise taping your nose.  With time it will "fall" into place.  It does take time, be patient.

	Good luck and be well.

	Dr. P

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If your tip appears too "upturned" i week following Rhinoplasty Surgery, it will lower fairly quickly to its permanent position. Unless you get specific instructions from your surgeon, I would not suggest taping or manipulating your nose.

	I hope this is helpful for you.

Adam David Lowenstein, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not unusual for postoperative swelling to give the appearance of an excessively elevated tip shortly after rhinoplasty. This almost always drops as inflammation from the surgery resolves with time- be patient!

William B. Rosenblatt, MD · Answer

At one week, usually all noses are too upturned. It will come down over the next few weeks. Do NO surgery to get it down --- let time take it's course.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Only follow the advise of your surgeon!!!! At 1 week still toooooo much edema to advise you if taping will help . In fact it might hurt the final result.

	From MIAMI Dr. B

Will Taping Help Upturned Nose After Rhinoplasty?

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