I had my Rhinoplasty surgery done 3 days ago and am very concerned about my nose now. I had a downward turned tip, which I asked to be corrected. but now when i look at it, it seems to have gone totally opposite and now looks upturned like a pig's nose. I am very concerned as I have so many events to go to and i feel it's a drastic change and not a subtle one. I trusted the doctor and asked him to work with it to suit my face, but now I'm very very worried and feel people will comment. Can this still be corrected? I think I'm going to need revision surgery, but I am also very worried about it being made worse and people laughing at me. I wish I had not done this now.
September 29, 2021
Answer: Post operative tip angle I am so terribly sorry that your surgeon did not spare you this worry by explaining to you how the nose will look postoperatively! In my practice, we explain in detail that having an upturned nose at day three is perfectly normal. If I were in your position and nobody had explained this to me, I would be as nervous as you. So rest assured, please know that it is very common for the tip to be temporarily elevated due to swelling, and due to the sponges that help reduce swelling. It will settle into a lower postoperative position. As a specialist in rhinoplasty and rhinoplasty revision, I even have my staff give you a detailed explanation (written on paper, no less!) about what to expect to spare you this nervousness. Being a good surgeon is not only about producing excellent results, but is also about honoring the emotional process that the patient experiences.
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September 29, 2021
Answer: Post operative tip angle I am so terribly sorry that your surgeon did not spare you this worry by explaining to you how the nose will look postoperatively! In my practice, we explain in detail that having an upturned nose at day three is perfectly normal. If I were in your position and nobody had explained this to me, I would be as nervous as you. So rest assured, please know that it is very common for the tip to be temporarily elevated due to swelling, and due to the sponges that help reduce swelling. It will settle into a lower postoperative position. As a specialist in rhinoplasty and rhinoplasty revision, I even have my staff give you a detailed explanation (written on paper, no less!) about what to expect to spare you this nervousness. Being a good surgeon is not only about producing excellent results, but is also about honoring the emotional process that the patient experiences.
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June 30, 2021
Answer: Too Soon to Determine the Results As you have raised this question only three days after your surgery, it was too early to have an idea how the nose would settle. At this point I would advise patients not to be concerned, there is still major swelling and the splint should be kept on the nose until the first post-op appointment, which usually takes place 10-12 days after the surgery, however this always depends on the surgeon's instructions. If the concerns persist, I would advise to discuss the procedure as well as the outcome and recovery on your first post-op follow up with the surgeon, who would be able to advise and reassure you.
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June 30, 2021
Answer: Too Soon to Determine the Results As you have raised this question only three days after your surgery, it was too early to have an idea how the nose would settle. At this point I would advise patients not to be concerned, there is still major swelling and the splint should be kept on the nose until the first post-op appointment, which usually takes place 10-12 days after the surgery, however this always depends on the surgeon's instructions. If the concerns persist, I would advise to discuss the procedure as well as the outcome and recovery on your first post-op follow up with the surgeon, who would be able to advise and reassure you.
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January 20, 2021
Answer: What to expect from your rhinoplasty recovery I appreciate your concern, but I assure you it is far too early to begin worrying about your results. The nose takes a significant amount of time to heal after this surgery, and most patients will not see their full results for a year. I encourage you to take a breath, follow your surgeon's instructions to the letter, and discuss your concerns at your next follow-up appointment. My guess is you will begin to see the improvements in your nose in the upcoming weeks and months, which will give you a better idea whether your surgery was successful. Most surgeon won't even talk about revision surgery until patients hit the one-year mark for this very reason.
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January 20, 2021
Answer: What to expect from your rhinoplasty recovery I appreciate your concern, but I assure you it is far too early to begin worrying about your results. The nose takes a significant amount of time to heal after this surgery, and most patients will not see their full results for a year. I encourage you to take a breath, follow your surgeon's instructions to the letter, and discuss your concerns at your next follow-up appointment. My guess is you will begin to see the improvements in your nose in the upcoming weeks and months, which will give you a better idea whether your surgery was successful. Most surgeon won't even talk about revision surgery until patients hit the one-year mark for this very reason.
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