Polly Beak Deformity is a nasal contour irregularity that may appear after a previous rhinoplasty or due to natural anatomical factors. At the Pérez Villar Clinic, we frequently treat this condition, especially in patients seeking correction of unsatisfactory results from earlier surgeries.
What is Polly Beak Deformity?
This deformity presents as a convex nasal profile, mainly caused by:
- Excess soft tissue or scar tissue above the nasal tip.
- Insufficient support of the nasal tip.
- A dorsum that is too low compared to the tip.
The shape resembles the curved beak of a parrot.
Main causes
1. Excess scar tissue
Fibrosis may accumulate after rhinoplasty, increasing volume in the supratip area.
2. Lack of tip support
If the tip is not well-supported, it may drop over time.
3. Over-resection of the nasal dorsum
Removing too much bone or cartilage can leave the dorsum overly low.
4. Thick or oily skin
This type of skin retains more swelling and scar tissue.
How to identify it
- Noticeable fullness above the tip.
- Poorly defined or drooping tip.
- Convex nasal profile.
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Treatment options
1. Revision rhinoplasty (definitive solution)
Allows the surgeon to:
- Remove excess fibrosis.
- Reinforce the tip with cartilage grafts.
- Correct a low dorsum.
- Achieve a natural result using advanced techniques such as ultrasonic rhinoplasty.
2. Non-surgical treatments (mild cases)
- Steroid injections to reduce fibrosis.
- Hyaluronic acid fillers for temporary contour correction.
When to correct it?
- After a recent rhinoplasty: wait 9–12 months.
- Older surgeries: correction can be done at any time.
Polly Beak Deformity can be corrected safely and effectively. A well-planned revision rhinoplasty offers natural, long-lasting results. The Pérez Villar Clinic will be happy to evaluate your case.
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