Why Do I Have a Bulbous Tip After Rhinoplasty?
A bulbous tip is simply when the end of the nose is out of proportion to the rest of the face. Why would someone have a bulbous tip after Rhinoplasty?
Why?
Although many people think of a bulbous tip as the grossly swollen and reddish tip of the nose that might be seen on alcoholics or boxers, the actual definition refers more to any condition where the tip of the nose is out of proportion to the size and shape of the rest of the nose. In most cases, this lack of proportion is minor and easily repaired. A slight bit of reduction and a little reshaping can bring the tip size back into proportion with the rest of the nose. This procedure, even though the bulbous tip condition is minor, will most often have a remarkable impact on overall facial appearance.
This is because the nose determines so much of our perceived image of facial beauty. A smaller and perfectly shaped nose that is in total proportion causes a blending of features that tends to highlight the other parts of the face that are often overpowered by the appearance of nasal area. This is why the elimination of the bulbous tip is one of the most common procedures in Rhinoplasty.
Why is there a bulbous tip after Rhinoplasty? There can be two reasons for this condition to exist post-operatively. The first is a result of swelling and internal bleeding inside the tissues of the nose. This is a common aftermath of major procedures involving augmentation, reduction, or even reshaping of the nose. This condition will abate as recovery takes place in the majority of cases. Although appearance is often improved immediately after a Rhinoplasty procedure, it is not until the recovery period is completely over and the splint removed that a full evaluation can be made.
The other reason for a bulbous tip condition after a Rhinoplasty procedure is that a reshaping or removal of a bump elsewhere on the nose has thrown off the proportions of the nose in an unexpected manner. This is a rare condition, but because of the artistic side of Rhinoplasty, it is possible. The surgeon is basically redesigning the nose and like any design, the end result may not be exactly as anticipated. When this happens, a second corrective surgery is usually done.
This is not a common problem in Rhinoplasty. The post operative bulbous nose quickly subsides during healing. The fact that the tip is such a vital part in determining the overall appearance of the nasal area leads most doctors into considering its condition when planning almost any type of procedure. Since no one is perfect, it might be necessary for a follow up procedure to get the tip into exact proportion, but this is rare and easily performed.
