{"id":11803,"date":"2026-10-03T00:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/?p=11803"},"modified":"2026-10-03T14:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T07:59:27","slug":"collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Collapsed Nose After Rhinoplasty Implant Removal, What Causes It and Will Your Nose Go Back to How It Was?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#6b7280;font-size:13px\">Example image used in advertising. Not a real patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A nose can collapse after silicone implant removal<\/strong> because it goes back down to your own original height, or because the cartilage framework has become unbalanced and scar tissue has tightened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The main causes are pressure from the silicone implant over a long time, a nasal bone that had a dorsal hump rasped before, tightening of the scar tissue capsule around the implant, or a past infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warning signs that mean you need to see a doctor include a deep, wavy dent along the bridge, a nose tip pulled up and shortened so your nostrils show clearly, or difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nose can be reshaped with open rhinoplasty, together with removing the tightened scar tissue and rebuilding the nasal base with your own cartilage, such as rib cartilage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common questions after deciding to have an implant removed is whether <strong>the nose will collapse<\/strong> or become misshapen once the silicone implant is taken out. In fact, a change in the height of the bridge can come both from swelling going down as part of normal healing and from the cartilage framework collapsing because scar tissue pulls on it. Telling these 2 conditions apart is important for planning how to look after yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, S45 Clinic explains what causes a dented nose and a shortened nose tip, the key signs that mean you need to see a doctor, and how skin care and <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/service\/revision-rhinoplasty\/\">revision rhinoplasty<\/a> can help, as a guide to caring for your nose shape in the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>In This Article<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e41\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e22\u0e38\u0e1a-\u0e08\u0e23\u0e34\u0e07\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e21\">Is It True That Your Nose Collapses After Silicone Implant Removal?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e41\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e22\u0e38\u0e1a\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e1a\u0e38\u0e4b\u0e21-\u0e40\u0e01\u0e34\u0e14\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e15\u0e38\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e1a\u0e49\u0e32\u0e07\">What Can Cause a Collapsed or Dented Nose After Silicone Implant Removal?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e13\u0e2a\u0e33\u0e04\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e22\u0e38\u0e1a\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e04\u0e27\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e40\u0e01\u0e15\">Key Signs of a Collapsing Nose to Look Out For<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e41\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e22\u0e38\u0e1a-\u0e21\u0e35\u0e41\u0e19\u0e27\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e14\u0e39\u0e41\u0e25\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e23\u0e39\u0e1b\u0e17\u0e23\u0e07\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e44\u0e23\">How Can a Collapsed Nose After Silicone Implant Removal Be Cared for and Reshaped?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e32\u0e23\u0e16\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e48\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e21-\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1e\u0e31\u0e01\u0e1c\u0e34\u0e27\u0e01\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19\">Can the Nose Be Reshaped at the Same Time as Silicone Removal, or Does the Skin Need to Rest First?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e17\u0e33\u0e44\u0e21\u0e04\u0e27\u0e23\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e40\u0e21\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e35\u0e23\u0e30\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e17\u0e23\u0e07\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48-s45-clinic\">Why Have Your Anatomy Assessed and Your Nose Reshaped at S45 Clinic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-\u0e04\u0e33\u0e16\u0e32\u0e21\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e1e\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e40\u0e01\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e27\u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e41\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e22\u0e38\u0e1a\">Frequently Asked Questions About a Collapsed Nose After Silicone Implant Removal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e38\u0e1b\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e41\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e22\u0e38\u0e1a-\u0e08\u0e23\u0e34\u0e07\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is It True That Your Nose Collapses After Silicone Implant Removal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-01.webp\" alt=\"Infographic in Thai titled &#x27;Is it true that the nose collapses after silicone implant removal?&#x27;, saying it can happen in 2 ways, each shown with a side view of a nose: 1, the nose goes back down to its original shape, with its height lowering naturally, and 2, the nose collapses out of shape because of a problem with the bone and tissue framework\" class=\"wp-image-11616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-01.webp 1254w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-01-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-01-1080x1080.webp 1080w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-01-250x250.webp 250w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-01-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A nose can collapse after silicone implant removal<\/strong> in 2 ways: the nose goes back down to its original height as part of normal healing, or the bone framework and tissue collapse out of shape. Noticing the difference between these 2 situations helps with an initial assessment of your nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Difference Between a Nose Going Back to Its Original Height and a Nose Collapsing Out of Shape<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lower bridge after an implant is removed is a normal reaction of the body. Without the implant holding the shape up, the skin settles back down to the level of your original bones before rhinoplasty. This is different from a nose that collapses out of shape, which comes from damage to the bone framework and the tissue inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the cartilage framework and tissue are affected, the bridge does not just become lower. It may also have dents, hollows or a tilt along the line of the original bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Lowering of height as part of normal healing<\/th><th>Nose collapsing out of shape<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Bridge line<\/td><td>Height lowers evenly along the whole bridge<\/td><td>Dents, a narrowing or an uneven line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nose tip<\/td><td>Projection is lower but the tip keeps its shape<\/td><td>The tip becomes shorter, or the alae are pulled up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skin flexibility<\/td><td>The skin becomes softer and can move<\/td><td>The tissue feels tight or is stuck firmly to the base<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Breathing<\/td><td>Breathing is normal<\/td><td>A blocked nose or difficulty breathing on one side<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the Skin Adjusts After an Implant Is Removed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skin on the nose that has had a silicone implant holding it up for a long time needs time to adjust to the shape of your real bones. When the doctor takes out the silicone implant, the outer skin becomes temporarily softer because of the space under the skin where the implant used to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During normal wound healing, the body slowly starts to make collagen and joins the tissue back together, which takes about 3 to 6 months, depending on each person&#8217;s body. The inner wound slowly heals and the skin tightens back to your original anatomy. If your original tissue is healthy, the skin lies closely over the bone without any dents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e41\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e22\u0e38\u0e1a\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e1a\u0e38\u0e4b\u0e21-\u0e40\u0e01\u0e34\u0e14\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e15\u0e38\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e1a\u0e49\u0e32\u0e07\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Can Cause a Collapsed or Dented Nose After Silicone Implant Removal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-02.webp\" alt=\"Infographic in Thai titled &#x27;What can cause a collapsed or dented nose after silicone implant removal?&#x27;, with illustrations of the inside of the nose and 4 causes: long-term pressure from silicone, which reduces blood flow so the cartilage thins and collapses, a dorsal hump rasped or the base reshaped before, where bone was filed down during rhinoplasty so the bridge is lower and flatter than before once the silicone is removed, scar tissue tightening, where the body forms scar tissue around the silicone and, if it is not removed with the implant, it pulls the skin into a hollow or pulls the tip up, and a past infection or long-term inflammation, which damages the skin and inner cartilage so the skin thins and collapses\" class=\"wp-image-11617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-02.webp 1254w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-02-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-02-1080x1080.webp 1080w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-02-250x250.webp 250w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-02-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nose may collapse or become dented after the silicone implant is removed because of several factors that have built up since rhinoplasty, including effects on the original cartilage, bones that were reshaped before, and the tissue&#8217;s reaction to a foreign object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Long-Term Pressure From Silicone That Thins and Weakens the Cartilage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constant pressure from an implant that is too large or too stiff may cause the cartilage at the tip and the septal cartilage to thin out or flatten. A silicone implant resting on cartilage for many years can reduce the flow through the small blood vessels that supply the surrounding tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the cartilage becomes weaker and no implant is supporting it, the framework at the tip may sink. This can make the tip less projected, or cause a deep groove where the bone meets the cartilage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Original Bridge That Had a Dorsal Hump Rasped or Reshaped Before the Implant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rasping a <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/nasal-hump\/\">dorsal hump<\/a> or shaving down the nasal bone during previous surgery lowers the height of your real bony base compared with before your first rhinoplasty. In traditional implant rhinoplasty, the raised part of the bone may be reshaped so the silicone implant can sit flat against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the silicone implant is removed, the original bridge that used to have the hump supporting it becomes flat or forms a deep groove in the middle of the bridge. This can make the nose look more collapsed than your own nose shape was before surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tightening of the Scar Tissue Around the Old Silicone Pocket After Removal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/nasal-septum-rhinoplasty\/\">The scar tissue<\/a> the body forms around a silicone implant may shrink after the implant is removed, pulling the tissue and skin above it down with it. This is the body&#8217;s normal reaction, because it sees the silicone as a foreign object and forms scar tissue around the implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this scar tissue is thick and tightens, which is known as capsular contracture (the scar tissue shrinking around the implant), but is not removed when the silicone is taken out, the pull from the scar tissue may make the skin sink into a hollow, or pull the nose tip up so the nose shape changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Long-Term Inflammation or Infection That Damages the Skin Layers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/s45clinic-revision-rhinoplasty\/\">A nose infection<\/a> or long-term inflammation around a silicone implant can affect the tissue and the cartilage framework inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the implant is removed to reduce inflammation, the reduced volume of tissue may not be able to support the bridge on its own, so it collapses. Some people may find their skin becomes tight and thin, or get a deep dent where inflammation had built up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e13\u0e2a\u0e33\u0e04\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e22\u0e38\u0e1a\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e04\u0e27\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e40\u0e01\u0e15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Signs of a Collapsing Nose to Look Out For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-03.webp\" alt=\"Infographic in Thai titled &#x27;Key signs of a collapsing nose to look out for&#x27;, with illustrations of the nose and 3 signs: a dented or wavy bridge, where you can see a hollow or feel an uneven bony edge, a nose tip that is shorter or pulled up, and difficulty breathing or a long-term blocked nose\" class=\"wp-image-11618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-03.webp 1254w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-03-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-03-1080x1080.webp 1080w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-03-250x250.webp 250w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collapsed-nose-after-silicone-removal-03-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching for signs that your nose is collapsing out of shape after silicone implant removal helps pick up problems early. If you notice signs that the bone framework and tissue are affected, see a doctor for an assessment of the right care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Dented Bridge or a Wavy, Uneven Bridge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deep dent or a bridge that sinks in an uneven, wavy line is a sign that the tissue under the skin has stuck to a damaged bony base. You can see it more clearly once the early swelling goes down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you touch it lightly, you may feel uneven bony edges or hollows, or see shadows where light shows a narrowing. These show changes in the fat layer under the skin or pulling from scar tissue, and a doctor needs to assess the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Nose Tip Pulled Shorter or Upwards by Scar Tissue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tip that slowly lifts until your nostrils show more clearly is a sign of scar tissue tightening and pulling the skin at the tip towards the bone. This usually appears gradually over 1 to 3 months after the implant is removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The skin at the tip may feel tight and hard and move less. If the scar tissue and bone framework are not assessed and corrected early, the skin may keep tightening over time, which can make future revision rhinoplasty more complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unusual Pulling and Difficulty Breathing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pulling feeling on the bridge together with difficulty breathing or a long-term blocked nose may be linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/allergies-increase-the-risk-of-a-deviated-nasal-septum\/\">a deviated septum<\/a> or a sinking cartilage framework, as a collapsing nasal base may affect the upper airway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the septal cartilage loses its support, the airway inside may become narrower. You may feel as if something is blocking your nose, be unable to breathe fully, or hear a whistling sound when you breathe. An otolaryngologist (an ear, nose and throat doctor) needs to examine you thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e41\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e22\u0e38\u0e1a-\u0e21\u0e35\u0e41\u0e19\u0e27\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e14\u0e39\u0e41\u0e25\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e23\u0e39\u0e1b\u0e17\u0e23\u0e07\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e44\u0e23\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Can a Collapsed Nose After Silicone Implant Removal Be Cared for and Reshaped?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Care for a collapsed nose after silicone implant removal ranges from caring for the outer skin to surgery to reshape the inside. The right approach depends on how much the cartilage is damaged and how flexible each person&#8217;s skin is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wound Care and Skin Recovery in the Early Period After Implant Removal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping the surgical wound clean and avoiding anything that presses on it are key to wound healing and skin care in the first week after the silicone implant is removed. Follow your doctor&#8217;s advice consistently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>apply cold compresses around your eyes and cheeks in the first week, as your doctor advises, to ease swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clean the surgical wound with sterile saline and apply medicine as your doctor advises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>avoid sleeping on your front or side, which may press on the bridge of your nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>do not blow your nose hard, and do not touch, pick or scratch inside your nostrils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>see your doctor as scheduled to check how the wound is healing and to <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/nose-stitch-removal-pain\/\">have the stitches in your nose removed<\/a>, usually about 7 days after surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Surgery to Remove Tightened Scar Tissue and Release the Pull on the Tissue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A capsulectomy (surgery to remove the scar tissue capsule around the implant) helps skin and cartilage that have been pulled tight regain their normal flexibility. The doctor opens the wound and carefully removes the thickened scar tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This releases the pull that causes dents and helps stretch out a shortened tip. Dealing with this scar tissue helps lower the chance of scar tissue building up again, and prepares the skin for the next step of reshaping the nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reshaping the Nose With Open Rhinoplasty<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open rhinoplasty lets the doctor see the anatomy inside the nose clearly. It covers reshaping the bone framework and realigning a bridge that has changed height to match your real anatomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This technique lets the doctor realign the bones of the bridge, straighten septal cartilage that has bent and sunk, and release skin that has been pulled tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rebuilding the Nasal Base With Your Own Rib Cartilage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using your own <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/effect-rib-cartilage-rhinoplasty\/\">rib cartilage<\/a> to rebuild the nasal base suits cases where the original cartilage is damaged. Using material from your own body helps lower the chance of your body reacting against the implant material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctor shapes the rib cartilage to support the tip and the bridge in place of the old silicone implant, together with fat tissue from under the skin or thin pieces of cartilage to fill dents, to help keep the nose shape stable over the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e32\u0e23\u0e16\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e48\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e21-\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e15\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1e\u0e31\u0e01\u0e1c\u0e34\u0e27\u0e01\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can the Nose Be Reshaped at the Same Time as Silicone Removal, or Does the Skin Need to Rest First?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether the nose can be reshaped at the same time as the silicone implant is removed, or you need to wait for the skin to recover, depends on how healthy the skin is and whether there is inflammation. Your doctor assesses whether your skin is ready, to plan an approach that suits each person&#8217;s anatomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When the Implant Can Be Removed and the Nose Reshaped at the Same Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are having the silicone implant removed because you want a different surgical technique, and you have no history of ongoing inflammation, the implant can be removed and revision rhinoplasty done in the same operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this group, the skin still has suitable flexibility. Your doctor may consider <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/open-nose-surgery\/\">open rhinoplasty<\/a> to remove the old implant, remove the scar tissue around it and rebuild the nasal base with your own cartilage in the same operation, which helps reduce the number of operations and the overall recovery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When There Is Inflammation or Infection and the Tissue Needs to Rest Before Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the silicone implant is removed because of inflammation, or because of <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/thin-nose-tip-open-rhinoplasty-s45clinic\/\">thin skin at the nasal tip<\/a> that may let the implant push through, the implant may need to be removed first, followed by a wait of about 3 to 6 months for the skin to recover before revision rhinoplasty is considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waiting for the skin to recover helps your body control the infection and reduce skin inflammation, and gives the small blood vessels a chance to supply the skin again, so it becomes flexible enough for revision rhinoplasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"\u0e17\u0e33\u0e44\u0e21\u0e04\u0e27\u0e23\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e40\u0e21\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e35\u0e23\u0e30\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e17\u0e23\u0e07\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48-s45-clinic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Have Your Anatomy Assessed and Your Nose Reshaped at S45 Clinic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caring for your nose shape <strong>after it collapses or dents following silicone implant removal<\/strong> is a complex procedure. At S45 Clinic, we place importance on carefully assessing the anatomy inside your nose and planning care for each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Analysis of Your Nasal Anatomy by a Doctor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doctors at S45 Clinic analyse the shape of your nose and its bone framework from every angle, assessing how strong your septal cartilage is, how thick the scar tissue is, the condition of your skin and your airway, to find the cause of the collapse. This helps plan surgery that suits your anatomy and responds to each person&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Individual Planning to Reshape Your Nose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We care for and reshape the nose with attention to how it balances with the proportions of your face, through a careful assessment of each person&#8217;s tissue flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For revision rhinoplasty with rib cartilage to correct a collapsed nose, the <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/rib-nose-recovery-how-many-days-recover\/\">nose recovery period<\/a> is about 5 to 7 days, and your stitches are removed as your doctor schedules, usually about 7 days after surgery. The scar slowly heals and fades over about 3 to 6 months, depending on each person&#8217;s body and how they care for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"border-left: 3px solid #10CFC9; padding-left: 12px;\"><strong>See a real case review: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/review-infected-nose-with-sunken-tip\/\">Collapsed Nose Tip After Infection, a Complex Revision Rhinoplasty Case Review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq-\u0e04\u0e33\u0e16\u0e32\u0e21\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e1e\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e40\u0e01\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e27\u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e16\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e41\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27\u0e08\u0e21\u0e39\u0e01\u0e22\u0e38\u0e1a\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About a Collapsed Nose After Silicone Implant Removal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If My Nose Collapses After Silicone Implant Removal, Can the Bridge Go Back to How It Was Before the Implant?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you never had a dorsal hump rasped before the implant, and the cartilage was not pressed until it thinned, the bridge usually slowly returns close to your original anatomy once the swelling goes down and the tissue settles, over about 3 to 6 months, depending on each person&#8217;s body and care. However, if the original bone was reshaped or the scar tissue has tightened, the bridge may look flatter than before, and a doctor may need to assess whether revision rhinoplasty is suitable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can a Dented Nose After Silicone Removal Be Treated With Filler Injections?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filler injections in a nose that has had surgery carry a higher risk than in a nose that has not, so doctors usually consider using your own tissue or cartilage instead. Areas that have had surgery often have thick scar tissue, and the network of small blood vessels has changed. Filler injections into tissue pulled tight by scar tissue may carry a risk of blocking a blood vessel (vascular occlusion), and they cannot properly lift and support a collapsed framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Many Months After Nose Silicone Removal Do I Need to Recover Before Planning New Surgery?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recovery time depends on why the implant was removed. If there is no infection, the nose can be reshaped at the same time. If you have a history of inflammation or infection, or thin tissue, wait about 3 to 6 months so the inner wound can heal fully before the next surgery is considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can a Collapsed Nose or Tightened Scar Tissue Loosen or Recover on Its Own?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tightened scar tissue and collapsed cartilage usually cannot loosen on their own. Once the scar tissue starts to tighten and pull on the skin, the problem stays until a doctor considers surgery to remove the scar tissue and build new support. Massaging or pulling your nose yourself may irritate the skin further and cause more scar tissue to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Causes a Shortened, Upturned Nose Tip After Silicone Removal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A shortened, upturned nose tip is caused by the old scar tissue shrinking after the implant is removed, together with the cartilage at the tip losing support, so the skin and the cartilage framework are pulled upwards. Reshaping needs <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/septum-extension-graft\/\">septal extension<\/a> and removal of the scar tissue to release the pull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e38\u0e1b\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A collapsed nose after silicone implant removal<\/strong> can happen, both from the nose adjusting to your original bony base and from changes in shape caused by pressure, tightened scar tissue or past dorsal hump rasping. Watching for dents, a shortened, upturned tip and breathing that starts to feel difficult helps you assess changes and get care in good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reshaping the nose after an implant is removed needs an assessment by a doctor to plan care for each person, whether that means waiting for the skin to recover or open rhinoplasty with your own cartilage, to help keep a nose shape that suits your face over the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group s45-cta\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Because every nose structure&#8230;<br\/>is different<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s45-cta-lead wp-block-paragraph\">An otolaryngologist <strong>assesses every case before treatment<\/strong> and gives advice based on your actual concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s45-cta-slogan wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cReveal the beauty within you\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button s45-cta-line\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/page.line.me\/s45clinic.official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chat with us on LINE<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s45-cta-free wp-block-paragraph\">Message us online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"s45-cta-tel\" href=\"tel:+6621252543\">Call us +66 2 125 2543<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s45-cta-clinic\"><a class=\"s45-cta-map\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/7cTTtDAiE7NVN4yZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><strong>S45 Clinic (Sukhumvit 33)<\/strong><em>Open daily 8:30am to 11:30pm. View map and directions<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"s45-cta-warn wp-block-paragraph\">Surgery and medical procedures carry risks. Find out about them and consult a doctor before you decide. Results depend on each person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Example image used in advertising. Not a real patient. Key points One of the most common questions after deciding to have an implant removed is whether the nose will collapse or become misshapen once the silicone implant is taken out. 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