What do you think is wrong with my tip? (Photo)

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I am 14 months post op and my tip has always been like this. When I tape it goes temporarily but I'm wondering if it's excess skin. What do you think? First pic is how it looks 24/7 and the second pic is after I massage it.

Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

There are 3 components to the tip- 1) the tip appearance from a frontal (head on) view, 2) tip projection (how much it sticks out) from a profile (side view), 3) tip rotation (how much it sticks up or down) from a profile view. In your profile view there is some fullness at the supra-tip area before massage. This is likely oedema related, not skin excess. Regular massage and night taping will help.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question depending on the skin structure, it sometimes takes 1.5 to 2 years for the edema to completely disappear and the nose to take its shape. I recommend you to be examined by your surgeon.
Best Regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

In our experience, nasal taping leads to a completely temporary result. Depending on your examination, revision rhinoplasty surgery may be considered for achieving a less projected and rotated nasal tip appearance. If this is something you would consider, when you meet with your surgeon or another reputable rhinoplasty specialist, it would help to bring your before and after photos along with a copy of your operative report. Wishing you well. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

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