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    What Is Pollybeak Deformity?


    Polly beak deformity is a term that surgeons use to describe Supratip Fullness that can occur following a Rhinoplasty procedure. There are several causes as listed below.

    Rhinoplasty procedure can be complicated. In some cases, a surgeon cannot predict whether a patient is likely to develop a Polly beak appearance because they can’t anticipate how the patient will heal after the surgery.

    If the Pollybeak appears in the very early stages of recovery, this could be due to swelling. In other cases, Pollybeak deformity can be as a result of the surgeon’s operative technique. A surgeon must be aware of the tip and supratip relationship to avoid this postoperative complication. Some surgeons find that if the patient has excess cartilage at the tip of the nose or insufficient tip support due to a lack of cartilage, this can increase the chances of developing Pollybeak deformity. If there is too much dorsal septal cartilage, the surgeon should try to remove it. Nasal muscles can also play a part.

     

    How To Avoid Pollybeak Deformity

    Patients with thicker skin are more likely to experience residual swelling, which can contribute to Pollybeak deformity. In some cases, the surgeon might use tape to support the nose, but other specialists have found that this is ineffective. Also, some surgeons find that an open rhinoplasty allows them to have the full view of the cartilage.

    Choosing a highly experienced surgeon with substantial knowledge of performing a rhinoplasty surgery is crucial. The majority of cases require up to a year of waiting time to allow the healing process to complete. This is particularly necessary for those who have thicker skin. Throughout this time, you may be given steroid injections. After a year, the surgeon can assess whether they feel the need to perform revision surgery.

     

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