Why do some postoperative noses droop following nasal surgery?
The problem of the droopy postoperative nose is unfortunately all too common. The nasal tip is relatively heavy when compared to the other parts of the nose. Thus, when changing the structural elements in an attempt to alter the shape of the nose, the surgeon must be careful to not compromise the structural stability of the nose. This concept is most important following open rhinoplasty surgery where several measures must be taken to reinforce the nasal tip structural elements. Surgeons trained in only closed rhinoplasty and who are not accustomed to open rhinoplasty principles are most likely to achieve this complication.
