If the area just above your nasal tip looks rounded, heavy, or beak-like after rhinoplasty, you may have a pollybeak deformity. This can make the nose appear droopy, swollen, or poorly defined from the side view.

At ETONNE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, revision rhinoplasty focuses on identifying whether the fullness is caused by scar tissue, cartilage, weak support, or bridge-tip imbalance before creating a personalized correction plan.



What Is Pollybeak Deformity?

Pollybeak deformity is a rounded fullness in the supratip area, just above the nasal tip. It can make the nose look like it curves downward or has a “beak-like” profile, even when the nasal bridge itself was previously corrected.

Why Does Pollybeak Deformity Happen After Rhinoplasty?

Pollybeak deformity may occur due to excess scar tissue, remaining cartilage, inadequate dorsal reduction, weak tip projection, thick skin, or poor structural support. In some cases, the tip drops after surgery, making the supratip area look more prominent.

How Can Revision Rhinoplasty Help?

Revision rhinoplasty can improve the nasal profile by reducing supratip fullness, reinforcing tip support, reshaping cartilage, releasing scar tissue, or correcting bridge-tip balance. The exact method depends on whether the problem is soft tissue, cartilage, or structural weakness.

Thick Skin and Scar Tissue Considerations

Patients with thick skin or heavy scar tissue may need careful planning because swelling and tissue thickness can affect final definition. Revision should focus on stable support and natural contour rather than excessive tissue removal.

Why Choose ETONNE Plastic Surgery?

ETONNE Plastic Surgery provides customized revision rhinoplasty for patients with pollybeak deformity, droopy tip appearance, or supratip fullness after rhinoplasty. Each plan is tailored to the patient’s anatomy, skin thickness, previous surgery history, and desired natural profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can pollybeak deformity after rhinoplasty be corrected?

Yes. Pollybeak deformity can often be improved with revision rhinoplasty by reducing supratip fullness, correcting cartilage shape, releasing scar tissue, and improving tip support.

Why does my nose look like a beak after rhinoplasty?

This may happen when the supratip area remains too full, the nasal tip loses support, scar tissue builds up, or the bridge and tip are not properly balanced.

Is pollybeak deformity caused by swelling?

Early after surgery, swelling can mimic pollybeak deformity. However, if fullness remains after healing, scar tissue, cartilage, or structural imbalance may be involved.

How long should I wait before revision surgery?

Most patients should wait around 6 to 12 months after rhinoplasty so swelling and scar tissue can stabilize, unless a significant complication requires earlier correction.

Can thick skin cause pollybeak deformity?

Thick skin can contribute to supratip fullness and may limit sharp definition. A customized surgical plan is important for realistic and stable improvement.

Will revision rhinoplasty make my tip more lifted?

If tip support is weak or the tip has dropped, revision may improve tip position and restore a smoother bridge-to-tip transition.

Can non-surgical treatment fix pollybeak deformity?

In selected mild cases, non-surgical treatment may temporarily improve appearance, but true structural pollybeak deformity often requires revision surgery.

What is corrected during pollybeak revision?

Correction may involve supratip tissue reduction, cartilage reshaping, scar tissue release, tip support reinforcement, or bridge-tip balance adjustment.

Will the result look natural?

A properly planned revision should create a smoother, more natural nasal profile without making the nose look overly sharp or artificial.

Why choose ETONNE Plastic Surgery for pollybeak revision?

ETONNE Plastic Surgery focuses on customized revision rhinoplasty that improves supratip contour, tip support, facial harmony, and long-term structural stability.