If existing silicone bent after tip-only revision — confirming the cause and the scope of correction methods

2024. 11. 14.

An answer to a question about existing bridge silicone being pushed to one side and looking bent after tip-only revision — whether silicone measures are taken when shortening nose length, who can know the cause of bending, judgment on nerve·inflammation worries, and cases correctable without revision.

Key points

In a revision that shortens nose length, existing silicone shifting is theoretically possible — but if it had truly shifted enough, the surgeon would have taken measures on the silicone during surgery.
The cause of bending and whether nerves·inflammation are involved cannot be judged remotely.
If warmth·throbbing·headache·eye swelling appear, don't push the implant yourself or tape it — notify the surgical clinic immediately.

"I only revised the tip, but as the swelling went down the bridge silicone shifted left and bent like a bow."

This was a question from someone who had revision because the nose looked long and the tip looked drooped. At stitch removal the tip looked turned right, and asking about it brought an answer that it was due to left-side swelling. A week later as swelling subsided, this time it seemed the existing silicone shifted left and bent, affecting even the tip. The attending physician pressed it in the direction opposite the bend and applied a splint worn only at night — but afterward warmth and throbbing around the nose, headache, and eye swelling appeared, so worry was great.

This article organizes the answers to those four questions in order.

If nose length was shortened, shouldn't the existing silicone have been adjusted too?

The asker had the tip raised a lot and nose length shortened through revision — and since the surgeon said the bridge wasn't touched, a question arose. Wasn't it the case that with length shortened, the existing silicone should have been removed, length-adjusted, and reinserted — and that's why the silicone shifted and bent?

Theoretically that could be so. However, if the silicone had actually shifted to that degree, the surgeon would have taken measures on the silicone when performing the surgery.

Then why did the silicone bend, and can nerve problems also occur?

The exact reason the silicone bent after tip-only revision is hard to know from words alone. At most, the surgeon who performed the surgery can infer it somewhat.

The worried-about symptoms can be distinguished as follows.

Concern	Judgment
Whether the bent silicone touched the nerve between the eyes	Cannot be excluded remotely — symptoms and implant position need checking
Whether inflammation occurred	Can only be known by direct examination
What the cause is	Hard to know from words alone; the surgeon can infer

If symptoms like warmth·throbbing·headache·eye swelling continue, having the state checked directly at the surgical clinic comes before drawing judgment from internet answers alone.

Is there no way to correct bent silicone other than revision?

It depends on timing.

If not much time has passed since surgery — medical staff can check directly and decide on correction·fixation methods. The patient must not push it by hand or tape it arbitrarily.
If a certain amount of time has passed or another cause exists — correction through revision is the only option.

Revision is a decision requiring the patient to bear mental·physical burden and a recovery period. So it's important to first distinguish whether it's a period where non-surgical correction is possible or a state needing revision. What to check before deciding on revision can be seen in the revision guide.

Summary — distinguishing timing comes first

If existing silicone looks bent after tip revision and warmth·throbbing·headache·eye swelling accompany it, nerve·inflammation problems cannot be excluded remotely. Don't push the implant yourself or tape it — have position, infection, and compression checked immediately at the surgical clinic.

If you're curious about the correction direction based on your current nose state, it can be checked directly in a 1:1 video consultation.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions patients ask before a consultation.

Can existing bridge silicone shift even with tip-only revision?

Theoretically possible. However, if the situation were enough for it to actually shift, the surgeon would have taken measures on the silicone during surgery — so confirming the exact cause at the surgical clinic comes first.

Warmth·headache·eye swelling appeared after the silicone bent — is it nerve damage?

Nerve damage and inflammation cannot be excluded remotely. If warmth·throbbing·headache·eye swelling are present, don't wait to see whether symptoms continue — notify the surgical clinic right away.

Can bent silicone only be corrected through revision?

Right after surgery, medical staff can check directly and decide correction·fixation methods — but the patient must not push it by hand or tape it arbitrarily. Depending on cause and timing, whether observation, staff correction, or revision applies differs.

Responses to treatment and recovery progress vary by individual. Outcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.

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