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After rhinoplasty how long should the swelling last? 27 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and my nose is still very swollen. Is this normal?

What should I do about bad nose job results? 16 answers

I have had the worst rhinoplasty i could possibly had. I am a 20year old male who had a medium long attractive nose. And considered by most to be very...

Is my nose tip too round following rhinoplasty? 21 answers

I had Rhinoplasty done four months ago, and I feel that the end or tip of my nose from profile view looks a little round. Also, there are two lines on...

Nose tip upturned after Rhinoplasty 15 answers

I had Rhinoplasty several days ago. When I saw my nose at the mirror recently, I noticed, that the tip of my nose is lifted high, which does not look...

Do I need a revision Rhinoplasty? 14 answers

I had a closed Rhinoplasty nearly 4 months ago. I have noticed that the swelling has gone from the bridge, but the tip doesnt seem to have gone down...

Crooked nose or uneven swelling after Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had Rhinoplasty to "straighten" my nose. I just got my cast off and it is clearly not straight. If a nose looks crooked when the cast is...

Why does the skin thicken after rhinoplasty surgery? 7 answers

I have had 3 rhinoplastys due to a couple of errors, and now the middle part (the skin) of my nose has thickened. It doesn't look natural because my...

Hard bumps on nose after rhinoplasty 6 answers

I am five weeks post open rhinoplasty. I had a tension nose with a pronounced hump and droopy tip. Everything has gone very well, and I was...

After rhinoplasty is it common to have breathing problems? 11 answers

I am considering Rhinoplasty, but I've heard that it often causes trouble breathing afterwards. Is this true?

Nose looks more bulbous and round after Rhinoplasty 8 answers

I had an open rhinoplasty three weeks ago, and I'm concerned about the current results. My goal for the surgery was to remove the side and front humps...

Lumpy cartilage after open Rhinoplasty 11 answers

I had an open Rhinoplasty three months ago, and I now have quite a bit of lumpy cartilage up my nose. Is this normal/part of the healing process? Is...

Upturned pig-like nose after Rhinoplasty 10 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty surgery done 3 days ago and am very concerned about my nose now. I had a downward turned tip, which I asked to be corrected. but...

Rhinoplasty scar tissue 3 answers

Is there any way to correct nose job related scar tissue?

Can nose tip move to one side after rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I am on 3,5 month after rhinoplasty (with straightening of nasal septum). Lately, the tip (started apx. from center of the nose) visibly moved to one...

When will the swelling go down from Rhinoplasty surgery? 3 answers

I had a rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. when the splint came of it looked lovely and thin but went alot wider in just two days. I also still have a bit of a...

Sculptra to restore volume after nose surgery? 7 answers

Hi, I just had a rhinoplasty and a turbinectomy last year. Ever since the turbinectomy my face has been looking very thin. I am 35 years old and am...

Breathing and tip problems after Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had a septoplasty and Rhinoplasty around over a month ago. I went to the doctor especially because I couldn’t breathe very well, and because I...

Why is my nose the same size two weeks after an open rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had open rhinoplasty on 8/29/08.  Today my splint came off.  My nose is straight but still appears to be the same size.  I had a...

Swelling 4 years after rhinoplasty - how can I determine what's causing it? 3 answers

Hi, I have undergone four consecutibve rhinoplasties, first 2 at a gap of 6 months, and last at a gap of 4 years. The second last rhinoplasty...

Too soon after surgery to be worried about uneven nostrils? 4 answers

I recently had open rhinoplasty and am now one week post-op. I realize that the end result is forever away, however, I am a little concerned about...

Steroid injections for hard, swollen tip after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had a open Rhinoplasty exactly one year ago. Much of the work was to reduce the tip because it was bulbous. My tip is still hard and swollen. I...

Will my nose job permanently affect my smile? 11 answers

I just had rhinoplasty a week ago and today my surgeon removed the bandage, splint and stitches. I just tried smiling and realized that I can't smile....

Will my nose hump go? 8 answers

Hi, I had Rhinoplasty 2weeks ago to help me breathe easier. I had a prominent hump on my nose and my nose deviated one centimetre to the right. I had...

Nasal bone or swelling after Rhinoplasty revision? 4 answers

I have a bump on the side of my nose that feels like bone after my second time of having Rhinoplasty. Could this be swelling, or did my doctor miss...

Will nostrils be symmetric once Rhinoplasty swelling subsides? 3 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty 12 days ago, and my nostrils are uneven. I have noticed it a day after packing removal (day 5). Even though my doctor tells...

Pulled dissolvable stitch out after Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had a tip Rhinoplasty on 2/27/09, and while I was cleaning my nose on the right side today (around a week after surgery), I pulled out my...

Repair of left nostril larger than the right? 6 answers

I want an overall nose reshaping operation including the sinus/nasal surgery on top. I have a bent/blocked/large nose & one nostril is bigger....

How long does swelling last after rhinoplasty surgery? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty about a 2 weeks ago, currently the tip is quite swollen and the skin almost feels stretched or thicker? All of the other swelling is...

Did I damage my nose after I hit it accidentally post Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Six weeks ago I had a Rhinoplasty to remove the bump on top of the bridge, tip graph, and thin overall appearance. I have very thick skin so the...

Will the slightest touch affect my Rhinoplasty recovery? 6 answers

I recently had Rhinoplasty (7th Nov) and am very happy with the results. However early this evening, my boyfriend was messing around, and without...

Upper lip and nose tip immovable after Rhinoplasty 10 answers

I underwent closed Rhinoplasty a little over a month ago. Some areas are still numb but it's not the main problem for me. The upper lip feels like...

Does taping the nose raise the tip after Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Hello. I had a procedure done to take out a little piece of cartilage from my nose due to a previous surgery done 10 yrs ago. I explained to the...

Lump on nose after Rhinoplasty 10 answers

I had a closed Rhinoplasty 12 days ago, cast off 6 days ago. Per my doctor's instructions, I've been taping my nose daily since the cast removal. My...

Am I developing a Polly Beak deformity? 4 answers

I had a closed Rhinoplasty a little less than three months ago, and liked my results overall. However I'm starting to see a slight Pollybeak-like...

Nose swelling from being broken or Septoplasty? 7 answers

Three months ago, I got punched in the nose and fractured it in 2 places. I had a deviated septum and could not breathe out of my left nostril, so I...

One nostril not healing properly after Rhinoplasty 10 answers

I had Rhinoplasty done almost two weeks ago and I have noticed that one nostril is healing propertly, but the other is not. It can be seen on the...

Breathing problem and uneven nostrils after Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

Having some problems breathing out of my right nostril and it feels like the inside is real low. Also I know my nose is still swollen it's only been a...

Is there a permanent way to reduce Rhinoplasty scar tissue?

I had Rhinoplasty a year ago, and just visited with my surgeon today for a check-up. It looked amazing when the splint came off. But now, after a year...

Best way to reduce swelling 2 months after rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Hey...I recently had open rhinoplasty done about 2 months ago and pretty much most of the swelling had gone away...until about a week ago I was on...

Crooked nose after Asian Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I am an Asian female that went through Rhinoplasty to make the bridge of her nose bigger. This is my second time undergoing this procedure, because...

Does smoking and alcohol increase swelling post Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had open rhinoplasty surgery about 2 months ago and it looked good until I started partying. Does alcohol consumption or smoking increase...

Too flat and short nose after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

My cast has come off and I'm now on day 10 after surgery. I've added some pictures as I'm very unhappy with my results. I now have a more flat and...

Nasal septum and nose tip implant shift 6 answers

My nose tip and bridge were both redefined with grafts from my nasal septum 4 years ago. I noticed after a year that both my tip and nasal septum have...

Tips to prevent further swelling after Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I am 8 weeks post-op and have significant swelling in the supra tip and tip of my nose. I know the final result is still months down the road but I am...

Swollen nose after using Radiesse for Revision Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had Radiesse injected into the bridge and tip of my nose as a means of augmenting it after a Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty left me with what...

Does swelling usually increase after the nose splint is removed? 4 answers

Hi, I have just had my splint removed after a revisional rhinoplasty. I was very happy with the definition in my nose this time. It is two days later...

What to do with scabs inside the nostrils after Rhinoplasty? 15 answers

I had Rhinoplasty one month ago. I have scabs on the inside of my nostrils and they are very uncomfortable. I was told to use peroxide and q-tips...



Options for fixing the nose tip? 9 answers

Around 5 and a half years ago, I had Rhinoplasty to address my nose tip that was too round. All went well, and after two years, I had a revision to...

Is it safe to use a nasal rinse after a rhinoplasty surgery? 7 answers

I had rhinoplasty done almost 3 months ago (in december 08). Everything is fine, just that my doctor tells me I should still be careful with blowing...

Crookedness normal after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I am 1 month post-op i had a Septo-Rhinoplasty. I had a deviated septum and a huge lump that could be see from proifleYesterday, I was taking a...

Bone-like bumps in bridge after Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago today to reduce a small hump in the bridge of my nose. However, since the cast came off a week after surgery, I noticed...

Will my nose tip will get smaller after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 10 months ago and my tip is still swollen and round. The bridge is small and the tip is huge, and when I laugh my nose looks huge....

Can scar tissue from Rhinoplasty develop 15 years later? 4 answers

Is it possible to develop scar tissue 15 years later after a Rhinoplasty? It must have been happening slowly, but this year, I've really noticed 4...

Rhinoplasty results don't match projected outcome photo 11 answers

I had rhinoplasty, cheek implants, and blepharoplasty 12 days ago.  I had a hump on my nose and the bridge was too wide. Also, my nose was too...

Does the splint affect Rhinoplasty results? 6 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty + tonsilectomy done a week ago. I saw my surgeon yesterday and mentioned that my external splint looked rather crooked, but...

Does the tip always go down after Rhinoplasty swelling subsides? 3 answers

It's going to be 2 weeks on Monday since they took the cast off, and 3 weeks since the operation. I am happy with the way my tip looks at the moment....

Is my bone structure making my septum heal crooked? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty done in 1992 and had to have it redone because the bone healed crooked and I was having bad headaches. My nose still healed crooked,...

Scar tissue or swelling after removal of nasal implant? 5 answers

I'm a 24 year old Asian girl who had Rhinoplasty 4 months ago. I had an L-shaped silicone implant to increase the bridge height, and ear cartilage...

Nose swelling due to salt and exercise after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

My nose still swells up and becomes larger, more bulbous if I have too much salt or exercise, although it has been 3 years since my open Rhinoplasty....

How much bleeding after broken nose repair? 12 answers

When a broken nose is repaired, is there much bleeding afterward?

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty - too hasty about judging results? 4 answers

Hi, I know this is probably hasty, but I had a sephtoplasty/rhinoplasty eleven days ago, and I am not satisfied with the tip. I feel it is too tippy...

Correcting nose problems a year after Rhinoplasty 5 answers

It's been a little over a year and a half since my Rhinoplasty, and I am still experiencing stiffness and swelling on the tip of my nose. Also, my tip...

Protrusion from columella into one nostril after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had open rhinoplasty 19 days ago - septoplasty, smr turbinectomy, cartilage supports to improve valves, and shaping of the end of long/hooked nose....

When will the swelling stop after Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I have broken my nose 3 times. The third time I smashed half of it flat. I had rhinoplasty/septoplasty almost 2 months ago. He didn't have to break...

Removal of nose tip cartilage after Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I'm 26 years old and recently underwent Rhinoplasty in order to have my nostrils narrowed and my tip defined. My surgeon used my own cartilage (from...

Upturned and more bulbous tip after Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I am 4 weeks post op from Rhinoplasty to rid my nose of a bump. Now, my tip is turned up. Will this come down?The doctor denies touching the tip but...

Will my Rhinoplasty swelling go down?

I had rhinoplasty just under two weeks ago and have had my splint off three days ago. While I am happy with the overall shape of my nose I have two...

Is pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (RecoveryRx) for rhinoplasty recovery worth it? 5 answers

I'm wondering if you have had any experience with ActiPatch or RecoveryRx (made by BioElectronics) for faster recovery from plastic surgery procedures...

Is this bump after Rhinoplasty my bone? 9 answers

I had the bump on my nose shaved down (closed Rhinoplasty) and cartilage added to the tip of my nose to give it a pointy shape. I was very happy with...

Solutions for drooping columella after rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had my first nose surgery April 2008 for a big bulbous tip. He broke the bone to narrow my nose and narrowed my nostrils. I had a second open...

Small and asymmetric nose after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had closed Rhinoplasty yesterday. I stayed in the hospital overnight. My doctor was an ENT with over 30 years experience. Now, I am freaking out. My...

Facial swelling after Rhinoplasty and Juvederm 8 answers

I had open Rhinoplasty and Juvederm on the nasolabial folds and lips. I have thick skin and have had little bruising, and am recovering well 2 weeks...

Could tape removal after Rhinoplasty have harmed results? 4 answers

Originally, I went back to the doctor 4 or 5 days days after surgery and the he removed the cast and taped up my nose. He showed me how to tape it...

Excessive facial aging after Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

I just turned 26 who had Rhinoplasty a year and a half ago at 24. I have noticed what I believe to be extreme and embarassing aging in that time,...

Blowing nose after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had a nose surgery, when is it safe to blow my nose?

Too big and hard tip after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I do not like my Rhinoplasty results so far. This is so sad, depressing. My nose is too stiff. I have no feeling in the tip, and yet my doctor said...

Will my revision Rhinoplasty results soften? 10 answers

I had a revision rhinoplasty recently, and the graft tissue used was irradiated costal cartilage. Evidently, my first surgeon was unorthodox in his...

Dorsal hump swelling or callus after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Three months ago, I had a surgery to correct my nose. It is now smaller and narrower in overall size. However, the dorsal hump area is still...

Nostrils look pinched after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had open Rhinoplasty 9 days ago and had my splint taken off today. I would really love an unbiased, professional opinion about my result. My...

Will massaging the nose after Rhinoplasty help? 12 answers

Does massaging the nose after Rhinoplasty help in eliminating scar tissue and swelling? If so, please explain how.

Correcting Septoplasty results 5 answers

Septoplasty has left my left nostril larger than before. Is it possible to correct it back to its original size?

Suggestions for correcting Rhinoplasty results 9 answers

I discussed exactly what I wanted for a rhinoplasty result and even showed a picture.  I asked that the nose not be tipped up, however, it now is...

Is there any hope my nose will look smaller? 6 answers

I am 4 1/2 months post Rhinoplasty.  Not real happy with the outcome of my surgery, my nose is not at all like I had hoped.  I see my...

Facial muscle exercise after Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I have had Rhinoplasty eight months ago for deviated septum and removal of a hump. Could facial muscle exercise such as smiling or "lifting"...

Rhinoplasty - Could a bump on the nose effect reshaped tip? 4 answers

I am 1 month post-rhinoplasty, and I had a reshaping, silicone in my bridge of the nose and cartilage on the tip of the nose. I took a nasty hit on...

Should I tape my nose at night after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Hi! I underwent my second Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago (because of falling tip and callosity on dorsum), and today my doc removed the tapes. He told me to...

Asymmetric tip taping post-Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I just had a septo Rhinoplasty performed yesterday, and I'm healing up quite nicely already.  However, I have noticed that the taping my doctor...

Should I go to an ENT Doctor for Rhinoplasty advice? 5 answers

I went to a plastic surgeon in Norwalk, CT and after the second surgery, I am still unhappy with one side of my nose which dips in. Do you think it is...

Breathing problems after Rhinoplasty surgery 3 answers

I had a rhinoplasty done just after I turned 16 (I'm 26 now) and have always been pleased with the look of my nose. However, I have also had major...

Explanation for pain and drainage years after septoplasty and rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Is it possible that almost 2 year post septo/rhinoplasty a strut graft or the upper lateral cartilage can shift into the nostril and cause external...

Results of Rhinoplasty for curved nose? 4 answers

I got punched on the side of the nose and from that, the nasal bone was obviously decompressed on one side. It also made an obvious curve or slat. ...

Can my crooked nasal implant be fixed? 5 answers

I've had a prosthetic put in my nose and it's beginning to look crooked. What can be done?

Will nostrils even out eventually after Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

After 6 weeks, the nostrils shape and location, size isn't going to change? The high one is small but high (as if I smelled something bad) The one on...

Small lump on nostril after closed Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I have been left with a little lump on my left nostril (almost at the tip)after having Rhinoplasty to define my tip 18 months ago. It makes my right...

Options to correct uneven nostrils after Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I have uneven nostrils resulting from a Rhinoplasty 11 days ago. I'm not interested in revision, as I want the nostril to be larger--not smaller. What...

What could be causing swollen nose after Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

My nose is still really swollen after 7 months. Could this be because of the cartilage the surgeon added? And will this go down? He also told me I had...

Nose bridge painful after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty to correct a hump on my bridge, rotate the tip, and define it better. This was in December. It's now the end of February and my tip...

Crooked tip and longer profile after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a closed Rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago to remove a bump and reduce overprojection and length, and narrow the tip. I liked the result when the cast...

Broken nasal bone remodelling? 4 answers

I broke my nose recently and had nose manipulation surgery. It has now been 4 months since the operation, and although my nose does appear to be very...

How long to stay away from sun after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

After an open Rhinoplasty, how long must one stay out of the sun? It has been five weeks since my Rhinoplasty. My scar is healing very nicely and is...

How soon after a Rhinoplasty can revision be done? 9 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago, where the tip was trimmed, the nostrils were narrowed, and nose was set back a little. But it's too subtle and I want...

Why is there a discoloration on the tip of nose after 4 years since my rhinoplasty? 2 answers

 I have previously undergone tiplasty by redefining it with septal cartilage 4 years ago and recently I noticed there was a purply/bluish spot on...

Asymmetrical nostrils after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Hi, I had Rhinoplasty which also included fixing the septum, performed one and a half weeks ago. Three days ago, the splint was taken off, but I can...

Visible nose implant after Rhinopalsty 4 answers

Each day, I believe I can see the implant at the tip of my nose and when I smile. The implant is even more obvious. My tip feels like it is extremely...

Will my smile go back to normal after Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum. I am concerned and worried as my smile is not the same. It also hurts to laugh as though I have a...

Will up turned nose after Rhinoplasty improve later on? 7 answers

I had Rhinoplasty, only to remove a small bump. Surgeon was not supposed to turn up the tip of my nose, now 1 month post-op he admits he did...

Creased nasal sill after alar base reduction 3 answers

Several months ago, I had a procedure to correct one nostril that was much lower than the other (the doctor called it 'nostril reduction'). An...

Revision Rhinoplasty for other form of swelling? 6 answers

I am a 44 year old male, and had a Rhinoplasty revision done. It has been 10 1/2 months post-op. I had a Septoplasty and a Rhinoplasty to remove a...

Lump that feels like cartilage? 4 answers

I have a lump on upper left side of nose post 5 months after rhinoplasy surgery. Surgery was only for dorsum hump removal. Nose bridge not operated on...

Can fillers or a revision reshape my nose bridge? 10 answers

A month ago, I had a Rhinoplasty. The doctor unfortunately lowered the bridge too low, and my nostrils look uneven and smaller then usual. I...

Will Septoplasty suture scars even out? 6 answers

I had Septoplasty done a week ago. The splint and bandages where removed earlier today. I understand there will be swelling for some time and that it...

Reducing or eliminating nostril scar after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty about 10 weeks ago, and one of my nostrils was reduced as part of the surgery. I like my nose, but hate my nostril scar. I really...

Getting Rhinoplasty after Septoplasty? 14 answers

I broke my nasal bones in 3 different places and cracked my septum. My nose was never totally straight to begin with, but the results of the...

Chances of septum deviation due to memory? 5 answers

After breaking my nose at 4, I've had a 4-hour open Septo-Rhinoplasty only 3 days ago at the age of 27. I still have the cast on. I have to admit,...

European Rhinoplasty for African-Cuban nose 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty to narrow my nostrils and to refine the tip 10 months ago. As soon as the plaster came off I knew that it hadn't gone right but I...

Nose just swelling after Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty a week ago and am horrified with the results. After having the bandages removed yesterday, I was shocked to see...

Indent along nostril after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a septo-rhinoplasty + tonsilectomy done a week ago. I saw my surgeon yesterday and mentioned that my external splint looked rather crooked, but...

Steroid injections for Rhinoplasty swelling at 7 weeks? 11 answers

Should I get steroid injections for Rhinoplasty swelling when I reach 7 weeks post op? Is this too early or too late? Will it make a difference, or...

Swelling or bone misalignment after nose surgery? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty with Tiplasty, Septoplasty, Turbinate reduction on March 25. I had a large dorsal hump which I hated. When the cast came off, my...

Pinched nose tip after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Is it common to have skin pinch on upper tip of nostrils after Rhinoplasty with nostril reduction? It's like a pucker and it actually hurts! Could...

What should I avoid during rhinoplasty recovery to maintain the result? 3 answers

I just had rhinoplasty 5 fays ago, and from what I can see it already looks great. I dont want to ruin the doctors beautiful work, what should I...


Columella looks really droopy after Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty to reduce the hump and refine the tip. My main concern was the hump. He did a fairly good job there, but the split has only...

Why do I have bulbous tip so long after Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

Why would my tip become bulbous so long after the Rhinoplasty surgery? My pre-op tip was fine and my post-op tip was fine for the first year or so....

How much is vision affected after having rhinoplasty and upper/lower bleph? 3 answers

I wear glasses and my plastic surgeon says not to wear them for 2 weeks after surgery. He said it's ok while the splint is on, but i will have...

How can I get rid of blood in my eyes after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and I still got blood in both of my eyes. What should I do to reduce or get rid of the blood in less than a week because...

What should I do about complications after Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty procedure back on January last year and had to keep going back to my doctor for up to a year after since I was having breathing...

Swelling and discoloration after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Hi! I had a complicated Rhinoplasty revision a year ago. My surgeon is in LA so I have been unable to go back and see him. My nose still looks...

Is whistling nose after rhinoplasty a temporary side effect? 5 answers

I had rhinoplasty last week and now my nose whistles when I breathe. I sound like darth vader. I looked it up, and I found out that septal...

Do Rhinoplasty results really take a year to show? 6 answers

It's been 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty and my nose looks super swollen. Does it really take a year to see results? I think my nose looks the same, if not...

How long should the nose be swollen following a rhinoplasty?

I had a rhinoplasty procedure done in December of last year when I was 18. I've always had a pretty large bump on my nose that bothered me a lot and...

Columella drooping due to swelling after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

It has been 4 months after my Rhinoplasty and my columella is kind of hanging. My doctor says it's swelling and that it will shrink up soon. Can...

Will removing nose splint early affect Rhinoplasty results? 4 answers

I recently had a Rhinoplasty for narrowing my broad side walls and also for fixing sinus problem. But 3 days after, I took off the splint on my nose...

Middle vault collapse after Rhinoplasty 13 answers

I have had Rhinoplasty eight months ago for deviated septum and removal of a hump. Is a closed Rhinoplasty more prone to middle vault collapse than an...

Noticeable cut under tip after Rhinoplasty? 10 answers

I had my cast taken off yesterday, and the cut under the tip (where the doctor say's he cut in order to insert the cartridge to raise the tip) now...

105 degree nose tip after Rhinoplasty too high? 13 answers

I had a nose job last week because it was as an S shape and I couldnt breath well with it. I also had a bump so I had it fixed. My doctor said that he...

Nasal hump not removed properly by Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had Rhinoplasty a month ago, and there is still a bump, it's just not as prominent. It feels bony and pretty dense. I'm guessing my surgeon never...

Is it ok to snog (kiss) someone after rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Or should this wait? If so, how long?

Pinched tip from nose splint after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I underwent rhinoplasty a few days ago. In particular, I had my nostrils narrowed and my tip refined. There is still a splint on my nose, but I am a...

Septal perforation and stuffy nose after Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I had Rhinoplasty on 5/8/09. I have a hole inside my nostril but it does not go through. Is this septal perforation? Will it heal on its own? What...

Does the hump significantly affect the dorsum's profile shape? 5 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty about two months ago and am generally satisfied with the results. I had my tip narrowed and slightly elevated, nose bones...

Fixing stitches after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I have recently had an open rhinoplasty about 2 weeks ago. It appears that the incision underneath one side of my nostril (where it was stitched) had...

Raised scar inside nose after Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty 4 answers

I've had 2 nose surgeries: Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty both times. I have scar tissue inside which pertrudes on both sides of my nose. You can...

Taking glucosamine after rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had a nose job done years ago, where some cartilage in my nose was removed or reshaped. I wanted to take glucosamine for my joints, but heard that...

Bumps in nose bridge after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty performed a month ago. I had a deviated septum that was blocking the right side of my nose. But now, I have a bump...

Mild tip drooping after Rhinoplasty 7 answers

I had my cast taken off yesterday, and I noticed that my tip is greatly reduced but still droops a little. Is that normal because of swelling? Will my...

Is the swelling expected to fluctuate after nose surgery? 3 answers

I broke my nose and had the septum re-aligned and the bone "popped" back into place. I went back for my checkup 10 days after and the doctor...

Nose bump after spreader graft was inserted 5 answers

My doctor gives me no answers, Like I said my doctor spends about one minute with me and leaves the room quick. He wants me back in 3 months. He...

Nose getting bigger after Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had reduction Rhinoplasty to make the nose smaller. After getting the splint off, I was happy cause my nose seemed small but everytime now I look in...

Ridges on side of nose after rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty four weeks ago. I had a small Bump removed from the right side of my nose. The surgeon also performed a nose lift which I didn't...

Hump after Rhinoplasty just swelling? 5 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty with hump removal and shortening of the tip 8 days ago. The doctor removed my cast on day six and immediately taped the bridge of...

How long before smile returns to normal after Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I am a post-op for Rhinoplasty. I've been recovering pretty quickly and I haven't been having any problems really, other than this: I've noticed that...

Nose upturned during Rhinoplasty without consent 8 answers

My nose was turned up "slightly" without my consent during my Rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago. The doctor admitted to this recently. It has been a...

Drooping columella after rhinoplasty 3 answers

A week after rhinoplasty, my columella dropped, and it seems like it keeps dropping more everyday. It makes my nose look droopy again. Will this be...

Subcutaneous scarring after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

Can SUBCUTANEOUS (no cutaneous scarring present) scar revision be performed in the dorsal and/or supratip region of the nose? The reason for this...

Lumps on nose bridge and nostrils 2 years after Rhinoplasty 6 answers

It is two years after my nose job where I had a deviated septum fixed and a bump in the bridge of my nose shaved. Now I have small lumps in the bridge...

Dissolvable stitch remained a month after Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I still have a dissolvable stitch in nose after almost a month after surgery. Is this normal?

Piece of thread from stitches left after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had the stitches removed two days ago and I am afraid the doctor left a piece of thread inside the scar tissue. On the scar there is a little...

Mucus and nasal drip after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Is it common to have mucus and post nasal drip 2 weeks after closed reduction Rhinoplasty? It usually affects me in the morning after getting up. I'm...

Crooked and uneven nose after second Asian Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I've got rhinoplasty done twice two years ago and both times it came out crooked and uneven. The doctor didn't put any implant in my nose and he had...

Prolonged swelling after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had a plastic surgery on my nose 20 years ago, but now my nose and the area around it are still swollen. Everyday it feels different. I've taken...

When can I go back to Bikram yoga after rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had rhinoplasty nearly 4 weeks ago and I'm itching to get to Bikram yoga (90 mins, 45 degrees centigrade/50% humidity). My bridge is still quite...

Hardness on nose tip after Rhinoplasty 6 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty done for my nose tip, most healing is done but my tip still feels very firm, I can't really push the tip upward. My nose still...

Is revision rhinoplasty necessary after nose got hit? 6 answers

I had Rhinoplasty, and hit myself in the nose 11 days after the surgery. Is it advisable to have an adjustment now?

Swelling and re-emerging bump after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty 6 months ago. At almost 3 weeks after the surgery, the nurse told me I could take 4-6 Ibuprofen a day to reduce...

Too much cartilage graft on nose tip or swelling? 7 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty and had cartilage grafts placed on each side of my nose tip, up above my nostrils. I'm two weeks out from surgery. As the swelling...

Sensitive nose bump after Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had a nose job to fix a bump on the right tip of my nose. It was really sensitive. I got it from a previous nose job. My doctor decided to shave it...

Nose tip numbness permanent 2 years after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty two years ago. I wanted a tip that was bit more refined; the original was bulbous. But, I was advised that as long as my tip is...

When will internal swelling subside after Rhinoplasty? 7 answers

When will the internal swelling after Rhinoplasty go away, so I can start breathing through my nose again?

Upturned nose after nose graft? 7 answers

My doctor put a graft or something in my nose to make it look different. I don't like how my nose looks now, it appears turned up, and honestly, I...

When to remove alar base stiches? 5 answers

When is the correct time to remove alar base stiches? It seems to vary between 3 to 9 days. Will a long space of time before removal not leave stich...

Options for correcting nasal bossa deformities? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 2 years ago and had the bossa on the tip of my nose corrected a year after that. Now, the bossa points have returned again. What are...

Hard bump under eye corner after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I just got Rhinoplasty about 4 days ago. Most of the swelling has gone down, but I just recently discovered a bump, more like a sharp bone, under the...

Second Rhinoplasty for correcting nose hump? 7 answers

I went to a surgeon to get rid of a hump. He said he was going to do closed Rhinoplasty to rasp the bone. On the day of surgery, he changed it to open...

Asymmetry after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and I'm noticing obvious asymmetry. One side of the nose is longer than the other, and one side looks normal while the...

How do I know if I had Alar Base Reduction? 4 answers

After surgery I had stitches on the creases of my nostrils (where the nostril meets the cheek). Almost a year post-op I am feeling pain in this area...

Nose whistling and stuffiness after Revision Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I recently had a revision rhinplasty in a prestigious hospital in Chicago. At 7 weeks after surgery, I feel as though I have a stuffy feeling in my...

Columellar fullness and too low strut graft after Rhinoplasty 9 answers

I had open Rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago and so far have poor results. My concerns are that the columella is so full and the strut graft appears to be...

Are dark circles after Rhinoplasty permanent? 3 answers

I am 4 weeks post op from Rhinoplasty and I have dark brown circles under my eyes that weren't there before. This is terribly distressing to me...

Exercise after paranasal implants 5 answers

I'm a 36-yr old female and I just had paranasal implants put in 2 days ago. All I have right now is swelling and no pain. I'm on the antibiotics, of...

Tight splint after nose job causes dent? 4 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty last year and wore a splint. One night, it fell off and, in my drugged stupor, I put it back on way too tightly. Now, my nose is...

Safe to have filler for nose bridge until revision rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I've had Rhinoplasty 3 months ago, and the Dr. "overscooped" my nose. So now it looks like I have a flat face with a 6 yr olds nose. No...

Will I see effects of bumping nose after Rhinoplasty? 11 answers

I had a closed Rhinoplasty exactly seven days ago. Two bumps were shaved down and my nose was straightened without having to break it. My cast came...

Obvious nose asymmetry normal after Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

Is it normal for a nose to look obviously asymmetrical and for one nostril to be higher and larger than the other 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty? Is this...

Worried about nose movement after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

It has been 5 days since my Rhinoplasty procedure was performed. I have been sneezing a lot due to my allergies and often cannot control the sniffling...

Bruising under after Septo-Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had a Septo-Rhinoplasty done 5 months back. It was a 6-hour operation. I had an extremely deviated septum and a big hump. My nose tip was too broad....

Right nostril still swollen after Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

Could my right nostril still be swollen 4 months after Rhinoplasty? It looks completly different to my other one. The left side dents inwards while...

What to do about deformities after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, open procedure with the osteotomy (shaving of the dorsum), and tip plasty for a bulbous tip. But after five monts, I...

Normal to have swollen septum after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty a month ago, and my septum is still obviously swollen. I can really see it when I look into my nose. I was wondering, is this is...

Less upturned nose tip and more robust bridge? 6 answers

I had a nose job and now my nose is too turned up and the bridge is sloping in and too thin. I specificaly told my surgeon that I didn't want my nose...

Congested nose after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty seven days ago. My nose is very congested, and I still have to breath through my mouth. My nose continues to drip clear fluid. My...

Stiff upper lip after closed Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I recently underwent closed Rhinoplasty, where the prominent hump on my nose was removed and the tip slightly projected. I also had the depressor...

Hitting nose after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty affect healing? 3 answers

I had a Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty operation done 5 days ago, and today I was washing my face when I accidentally hit my nose (it is still in the...

Normal to have headaches everyday after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

It has been 8 days since my Rhinoplasty. How much longer are the headaches going to last? I've been having them since surgery.

Is it normal to realign nose without a splint? 6 answers

I just left an ENT's office and he said I had a broken nose. He shot some numbing agent into my nose and then used a tool to realign the bones. The...

Nose tip still in healing phase? 8 answers

Could the nose tip still be in the healing phase after Rhinoplasty? Will it start (hopefully) to ease back and look in sync with the dorsum rather...

How long should surgical glue from Rhinoplasty last? 3 answers

My son had a tip rhinoplasty last March 13 and today the surgical glue fell off of his lip incision. It has only been 3 days! Is that normal?

What causes an uneven nostril from an operation? 3 answers

Can it be fixed if it is a misplacement of some bone? What if a "bit" was taken out? Can it still be fixed?

Nose tip looks too round after rhinoplasty 3 answers

I am 4 months post Rhinoplasty. The sides of my tip puff out, causing the lines of my nostrils to appear rather deep. I'm not sure if this is swelling...

Can Propecia affect healing nose after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I'm a 31 year old male who just had open rhinoplasty about one month ago to remove dorsal hump and reinforce/lift the tip. I have been taking propecia...

Asymmetric nostrils after Septo-Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had Septo-Rhinoplasty a month ago to straighten my nose (as it went slightly to the right) and also a small hump. My left nostril is now curved and ...

Bump from hitting nose after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I just got Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty done about a week ago. Yesterday, I accidentally hit my nose cast twice with my hand. It wasn't too...

Nasal taping to reduce Rhinoplasty swelling? 3 answers

It has now been 2 months after my Rhinoplasty and the doctor is just suggesting nasal taping to reduce the swelling. Is it futile at this point, or...

Distorted nose when smiling after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

A year ago, I had a Rhinoplasty done. Ever since then, whenever I smile, my nostrils go way up and my nose stretches to the side, and it all causes my...

Nose tip still painful years after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I am almost 2 years post Septoplasy/Rhinoplasty and my tip is still very painful when I kiss someone. This is so disappointing. A kiss should not be...

Crooked columella and uneven nostrils after Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I recently had Rhinoplasty done (June 16th). My nose was very wide and lacked definition. As time passes, my nostrils appear to be uneven. The left...

Removal of cast 3 days after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am 17 and had a Rhinoplasty done 5 days ago. The procedure was open and consisted of removing a dorsal hump and refining the tip. My surgeon removed...

Will nasolabial angle reduce after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Is it true that after a Rhinoplasty, the nasolabial angle reduces as time progresses?

Going back to boxing after tip Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I'm a boxer and recently had Rhinoplasty. I didn't have anything done with the bone or anything like that; I only had my droopy tip raised. I believe...

Swelling in the inside of the nose after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum on April 9th, 2009. I had it done because I was born with cleft palate and my nose was repaired before....

Nasal pain and dizziness one year after rhinoplasty 2 answers

Respected sir, My name is kumar and i had rhinoplasty surgery nearly one year ago. Since then I am having problems with the inside of my right side...

Options for immediate Revision Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

How can my nose be fixed now? I know I need to wait a year, but what options do I have for revision? Should I go to the same doctor?

Will nasal and chin silicone implants shift? 3 answers

I've had open Rhinoplasty in 2006 with a solid silicone implant (with re-arranged nasal cartilage placed on my nose tip) and in 2007, chin...

Misshapen cartilage graft during Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

I had cartilage grafts placed on each side of my tip--up above my nostrils. I'm two weeks out from surgery. As the swelling has gone down, one side of...

Nose tip still fat and round after Rhinoplasty with implant 7 answers

After 8 months of my Rhinoplasty with a silicone implant, my nose tip is still round and fat. How much more should I wait to see a more fine and...

Damage from pinching nose after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I'm 12 days post-op from a secondary Rhinoplasty. I had spreader grafts and lateral crural strut grafts and a columellar graft were all used in my...

Dorsal hump looks the same after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty to remove a dorsal hump, something I had wanted to do for many years. I'm two weeks post-op and still have the hump, except now...

Nose too long after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I am worried that the Rhinoplasty has left the length of my nose too long, as when I look at my nose, it looks exactly the same size even though he...

Bone on one side of nose after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I asked my surgeon to remove the hump on the bridge on my nose. It has been fractured to make the bridge narrow and rasped the bump down. One side is...

Do surgeons always impose their idea of an "ideal nose"? 6 answers

When performing a rhinoplasty, do surgeons place more emphasis on what the patient wants or what is considered an aesthetically ideal nose? I ask...

Squashed beak-like nose after splint was removed 4 answers

Since I had the splint taken off yesterday, the snout look has improved slightly. But now, I have a squashed looking beak nose from front view, and I...

Pea-sized nose tip bump after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 11 months ago. As the swelling at the tip went down, I started to notice a pea size bump on the right side at the fleshy part of the...

Smaller nostrils and bigger tip after Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I had Rhinoplasty almost 3 weeks ago, My upper lip is so stiff and my tip looks bigger than before i got it done. All I wanted was my nostrils narrow...

Protruding lower nose after Rhinoplasty 7 answers

Dorsal hump removal has caused a new and unsightly problem. While top hump was removed, the lower portion of my nose now protrudes giving me an...

Itching tear ducts after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty almost 2 months ago, and I had secondary infection between the eyebrows, and now it's gone. But now, the tear ducts in my eyes itch...

Silicone for improving Rhinoplasty results? 4 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty about 8 years ago and loved the results, as well as the physician who performed it. About two years ago I fell on my nose, and now...

Nostril asymmetry and deepened scar due to Rhinoplasty swelling? 3 answers

I had open tip Rhinoplasty to remove a hump and straighten my nose about a month ago. The hump is gone and I'm happy with that but it still seems...

Will small indent after Rhinoplasty eventually even out? 4 answers

I had a small bump removed during Rhinoplasty 8 days ago. When I slide my finger where the bump was, it doesn't feel smooth. I feel a small indent on...

How to reduce swelling and puffiness after nose surgery? 2 answers

Is there any way to reduce the swelling and puffiness of my nose?  I had several reconstructive surgeries to repair my face after a serious car...

Will columella drop in place after Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty with my deviated septum fixed, bridge narrowed down and nose tip lifted. When my cast was removed my nose appeared somewhat...

Reducing bulbous nose with Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Will it look normal and not like after it has undergone a surgery?

Asymmetric Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant results 3 answers

I had Chin Implant along with Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, but I'm not satisfied with both procedures. My chin looks asymmetrical and it seems as if it's...

Nose looks big and wide after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had an open Rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago and I really don't like the way my nose looks. I had my nose made smaller, nostrils narrowed, made it come to a...

Breathing difficulty through a nostril after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty, now I can't breathe through my right nostril. It also looks weird. What do you think has happened? Is it normal? Or is it going...

Have I caused permanent damage after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty done one month ago. I was told to take 2 weeks off the gym. I took four weeks off. During those three weeks, I was liking my...

Solutions for broken nose? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty about 8 years ago and loved the results, as well as the physician who performed it. About two years ago I fell on my nose, and now...

Extreme swelling a month after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had Septoplasty (deviated septum) and Rhinoplasty. But a month after surgery, I'm extremely swollen, asymmetrical, right nostril looks very small...

Can vigorous physical activity after Rhinoplasty cause complications? 4 answers

Can vigorous physical exercise lead to abnormal scar tissue formation or swelling? After 8 months, can I now do vigorous physical activity without...

How to fix twisted nose and septum after Septo-Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I've recently had Septo-Rhinoplasty and have noticed a flat area on the bridge and I can feel the edges of the nasal bones. It lies slightly to the...

Will Revision rhinoplasty correct my nose? 10 answers

I have had my nose broken more than 3 times in the course of my life, and my nose is moderately deviated. It bothers me that my face is asymmetrical,...

Rasping nasal dorsum after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Since my Rhinoplasty a year ago, I have had 2 procedures to rasp the nasal dorsum. The tip looks great, but the upper part of my nose still looks...

Recurring bump after Rhinoplasty the doctor's fault? 3 answers

I broke my nose three times in highschool due to sports. I then had two Rhinoplasty surgeries: the first one to push together the broken bone...

Small lines or gaps after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I am 5 weeks post Rhinoplasty and have two dark lines next to either side of the bridge of  my nose. It looks like I have been wearing glasses...

Swelling and tenderness in nasal cavity normal after Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Is it common to have swelling and tenderness in nasal cavity after Rhinoplasty? Could this have been the cause why my tip is pulled towards the other...

Nose tip still too full after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 3 weeks and 3 days ago and although the nose is shorter and the width around the nostril area is narrower, the side profile and...

Crooked nose and drooping septum after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 30 days ago and my nose still looks just as big. My nose also seems to be crooked to the right and my septum has dropped in the last...

Difference between immediate and end Rhinoplasty result? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 8 days ago. Is the immediate result slightly different or very different from the end result (6 months or so post-op)?

Insurance coverage for functional Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Last December, my daughter had a Rhinoplasty to fix collasped nose (nasal airway). She was born with cleft lip. Insurance company paid her...

Uneven results years after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had open Rhinoplasty done 2 years ago. One side of the tip of my nose is soft, while the other side is still hard. Will the other side soften as well?

Building a nose tip without surgery? 4 answers

I'm African American and I've had a Rhinoplasty. I choose not to get a nose implant. I have to get Radiesse filler in the bridge to build it up, but...

Can Rhinoplasty cause breathing problems? 5 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty on Jan 2007 and since then my breathing felt very obstructed. Can a patient become terribly ill after a Rhinoplasty?

Darkness under eyes after closed Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I pretty much looked like I had been hit by a car after Rhinoplasty. Anyway, the black eyes have gone away but I still notice darkness under my eyes....


Will pregnancy affect Rhinoplasty results? 4 answers

Will pregnancy affect Rhinoplasty results, since the nose swells up during pregnancy?

Smile affected by Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had Rhinoplasty three months ago which involved a Weir excision. The doctor placed permanent sutures in to prevent my nostrils from flaring. My...

Can columellar strut be removed and nose tip moved to original position? 2 answers

I'm not happy with my rhinoplasty results. Can the columellar strut be removed and my nose tip placed back to its original position?

After care advice for Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

Any advice for Rhinoplasty after care to reduce scar tissue build up?

Uneven swelling after steroid injection on the nose 2 answers

Immediately after the cast was removed, my nose looked straight and nice from the profile (though somewhat swollen). Now, 2 months later, and after a...

Risk of Empty Nose Syndrome from Rhinoplasty with Turbinectomy? 3 answers

Just had a Rhinoplasty along with turbinectomy (reduction of both tubinates). When I originally presented, I was simply wanting to improve my...

Radiesse to correct curved nose after Rhinoplasty? 5 answers

Should I try Radiesse? Will it give the appearance of a larger or wider nose? Please Help. Somewhat frustrated.

Zigzag lines after dermal graft removal 3 answers

I had a sebaceous cyst in my dermal graft placed over my bridge in a revision rhinoplasty operation. I had a red mark on my nose prior to the cyst,...

More swelling and deviation after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I found my nasal septum to be deviated when I was 14. The septum started to deviate more over the next few years and made my breathing difficult as it...

Round bump on nose bridge after Revision Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Revision Rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago. My first was 14 years ago. At that time, I only had a bump removed. This one did not involve my bridge, but...

Damaged Rhinoplasty results from pulling sutures? 3 answers

I by accidently pulled out a large clump of dried blood with dissolvable sutures while I was cleaning my nose, 9-10 days after Rhinoplasty. Did I...

Unnatural nose shape after Rhinoplasty surgeries 4 answers

I initially had Septo-Rhinoplasty due to breathing problems, followed by revision Rhinoplasty. Operations left me with a hanging, portruding columella...

Treatment for enlarged turbinate after rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 5 weeks ago. I think I have developed an enlarged turbinate inside my left nostril. I noticed it right after the interior splints...

Significant difference after cleft and lip palate Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I'm concerned that once the swelling goes down, I still wont be happy with my face. Would you say after a cleft lip and palate Rhinoplasty, the...

Could lump on the nose be swelling after Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I underwent a Nose job 14 days ago to remove a hump and to elevate the tip. So far, not so good. After removal of splint and swelling subsided, I...

Rhinoplasty results final after removing splint? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty almost 4 weeks ago. The bruising subsided by the time I had my splint off 6 days later and I was actually quite happy with the...

Steroid shot for swelling 2 years after Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

Two years after Rhinoplasty, I am still getting swelling. Why is this, and is it possible that I still have more healing time to go? Will steroid...

Lump on nose tip 3 answers

I have a lump on my left nostril (tip) after having it broken a few years back. The doctor fixed it but it's still there. Any idea what it is and...

Upward slanting nose after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and fearful that my surgeon might have shortened my nose when asked he denied it and said it’s because of swelling...

Nose looks like snout after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 3 days ago and I still have the splint on. I had a slight bump taken out, the tip made smaller, and the bottom part of my nose taken...

Minor touch up after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty a couple of months ago and went back to the surgeon the other day for a check up. I explained I wasn't completely happy yet as there...

Nasal exercises for bump after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I am 11 days post op from Rhinoplasty. As soon as the cast was removed from my nose, I noticed a bump on the nasal bone. Will nasal exercises help...

Will accidentally hitting the nose affect Rhinoplasty results? 3 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty surgery done about 8 weeks ago. However, I don't know whether 6 weeks post-op is fully healed or just some strength regained....

Indentation from pulling out suture after Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I had a Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty 12 days ago when I pulled out a suture connected to a relatively large body of what looked like dried mucus or...

Wider nose after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

11 days ago, I had rhinoplasty to remove a bump on my nose. My surgeon also made the tip slightly narrower and assured me that I will look the same...

Slightly beaky nose after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

Two weeks after Rhinoplasty, I'm noticing a dip in the middle of my nose between the bridge and the tip, which is causing my nose to look slightly...

Removing scar tissue or capsule left from silicone implant? 3 answers

I'm an Asian girl who had augmentation Rhinoplasty 7 months ago. The doctor put an I-shaped silicone implant in my nose. I took the implant out 4...

Asymmetrical nostrils after septorhinoplasty? 5 answers

I had a septorhinoplasty 5 months ago, I feel more conscious about my new nose than my old one it looks completely different on each side and i hate...

Can rhinoplasty make your nose oily? 4 answers

I had Rhinoplasty a few days ago. My nose (that is not covered by the cast) is very oily. I know that swelling and bruising is normal, but is an oily...

Revision Rhinoplasty advice? 6 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 18 months ago. About 6 months later, I loved my new nose. Now, I'm worried as the left side of the nose halfway is much more raised...

Should I go through a second rhinoplasty? 4 answers

Hi everyone, I recently had a closed rhinoplasty a year ago but my septum is leaning. My doctor has agreed to fix it this but I am wondering if this...

Will my nose look unnatural after swelling subsides? 3 answers

I recently had Rhinoplasty and once my cast was removed my nose looked very square, flat and bony, and looked unnatural. My nose quickly swelled up...

Is it normal not to see Rhinoplasty results right away? 3 answers

I had a Rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. According to my surgeon, the tip has been enhanced and the base has been narrowed. But up until now, I don't notice...

Thick mucus after Rhinoplasty 2 answers

My doctor said that he corrected the perforated septum during Rhinoplasty. However, I'm not breathing clearly and it seems like an extremely thick...

Is it okay to take Voltarol after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty 3 days ago and was wondering whether it's a good idea to take Voltarol tablets, given that they are an anti-inflammatory tablets....

Why was there no change in nose after Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

2 months after open Rhinoplasty, why does my nose look the same? I had open Rhinoplasty (alar base reduction, tip refinment, and nostrils were...

Deformed face structure due to Rhinoplasty swelling? 5 answers

It has been 2 months since my Rhinoplasty surgery and my nose is still very swollen. Not only that, the more swollen and deformed my nose looks, the...

Possible to remove Gortex implant and get old bridge? 3 answers

Is it possible to remove the Gortex implant and get back my old bridge (even though the bone was shaved slightly)? Or will I end up with a bridge that...

What happens if I break my nose and I have an implant? 3 answers

I have a rib implant in my nose. If I get a blow to my nose, what would happen? Would it break and I'll get a hump after healing? Would it heal...

Can nose appear shorter after Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

After a Rhinoplasty, can the nose appear shorter than it was before? In my case, my surgeon assures that he didn't shorten the length nor the tip. He...

Can a nasal implant break?

I had a Rhinoplasty done 5 months ago, in which a silicone nasal implant was fitted. Now, I can hear crackling sounds whenever I touch my nose. Could...

White bump along Rhinoplasty incision 2 answers

I had a nose job (Rhinoplasty) 2 years ago. After a year, I noticed a small bump inside my nose where the incision was made to insert the silicone...

Sunken nose just swelling after Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I got the splint off after open Rhinoplasty about a week ago and my nose was straight with a some swelling on the tip and around the bridge. I have...

Can blood vessels interfere with Rhinoplasty healing? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty/Septoplastydone a year and a half ago. I had an infection a couple months later. According to my doctor, I have fragile veins (I...

How long after Rhinoplasty will bump go down? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty to remove hump on my nose and to make the tip of my nose smaller. I still have a small bump. The doctor said it should go down but...

What can be done about nostril asymmetry after Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

What needs to be done to make my nostrils symmetrical? I had a tip Rhinoplasty done . Now, when looking at me from the front, my right nostril sags...

Can diuretic pills and cold sprays relieve Rhinoplasty swelling? 3 answers

I came across some tablets called Aqua Ban that are intended for pre-menstrual water retention. They promise to get rid of excess fluids all over the...

Very soon to predict underproject nasal tip? 6 answers

I want a revision surgery now. I got my surgery 2 months ago, a week after I saw a curved profile (that i never had).Now it's looking more curved,...

Is it important to reduce swelling after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Is it necessary to do something about swelling after Rhinoplasty, or is it just something doctors say to do so you don't look puffy? I had it done a...

Smelling strong chemicals a month after Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

I was fixing my Xbox 360 yesterday, and to clean the CPU and GPU from the old residue, I used a strong chemical and it caused me to sneeze a lot...

Hard nose tip after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I underwent an open Rhinoplasty four years ago come this August. I had previously had a very small nose with almost no bridge, and the surgery...

Higher and narrower nose shape after implant removal 3 answers

I had a Nose job implant and subsequently removed after 1 month. Now it's been almost a year, however, my nose seems to be higher and narrower since...

Correcting higher right nostril after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I am 11 months post-op from Rhinoplasty. My right nostril is 'higher' than the left and it bothers me. I addressed this with my ENT/PS who reluctantly...

Not enough support after Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I just had Rhinoplasty performed 5 days ago. I received an osteotomy, tip plasty, and a new bridge. I've been reading on many sites that a splint or...

Will my nose fill out permanantly after the cast? 8 answers

I am 6 days Rhinoplasty post-op. I had the hump removed, nose straightened, narrowed and pinched slightly at bottom. I had the cast taken off and re...

Growing bump on bridge after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty about two weeks ago. I had a broken nose for years and with a huge bump. After the surgery, I noticed that a small bump was growing...

Should I go for Rhinoplasty revision? 3 answers

I'm a 22 year old male and I had Rhinoplasty. I am not very satisfied with my result, to say the least. The shape is not proportionate to my face as...

Sleeping on your side after rhinoplasty 6 answers

I've just had rhinoplasty a few days ago and want to know if I can sleep on the side of my face, albeit at 45 degrees? Because this sleeping directly...

How to fix blunt nose tip after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

Hi, my surgeon has removed too much of my tip and has made it too blunt. Is there any way to add to the tip to make it slightly longer and more...

Can Rhinoplasty affect upper lip's appearance? 2 answers

I'm three months Rhinoplasty post-op and I'm not happy with the result. Not only am I still in pain, but my nose is still upturned, with a hanging...

How long after Rhinoplasty should I worry about a hump? 3 answers

I fractured my nose 2 years ago. I had one operation last year to straighten my septum, but I was not happy with the broadness of my nose and what...

Asymmetric nostrils 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty normal? 3 answers

My nose is quite swollen but my biggest concern is that my nostrils look uneven. Is this normal 7 weeks after Rhinoplasty?

Differentiating between bone and swelling after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

How do you know if the bump on your nose after surgery is bone or if its just swollen still?

Shorter but bigger nose after Rhinoplasty 3 answers

I sustained a nose injury and met with a surgeon to to have Rhinoplasty. I had photos of this famous model whose features were close to mine except...

Microsurgery on dorsal region of the nose? 5 answers

Dear Sir/Madam,Can microsurgery be performed in the dorsal region of the nose, with an aim to treat  damaged nerves, in that same area? This...

Septum more deviated and nostrils wider after Rhinoplasty 4 answers

My daughter had a Rhinoplasty 8 months ago to get a smaller nose. The surgeon made the nose bridge and tip thinner, which made the nostrils look wider...

Nose tip falling back to old position? 3 answers

Will my nose tip fall to its original position after going back to boxing? I had cartilage inserted to raise my nose tip to a more natural position....

Laser treatment for discoloration after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

How much does it cost to fix discoloration from Rhinoplasty with laser? Do you have to be put out with anesthesia or can you actually just do it in...

What can be done about long columellar strut after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had open Rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago and my tip is now overly projected and the columellar strut is too long. It extends far beyond the nasal spine and...

Visiting an orthodontist after Rhinoplasty 7 answers

How long must I wait after a Rhinoplasty before I can go to an orthodontist?

Recommended age to get functional Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I'm 15 years old, and I have always had a really crooked nose (due to genetics), also I can only breathe through one nostril effectively and thus I...

Second surgery for nose tip or wait it out? 4 answers

It has only been 15 days Rhinoplasty post-op and swelling has not yet subsided. I sought to add definition to the tip and to reduce my alar bases. ...

Stuffy nose related to hitting an arm and dizziness? 2 answers

I was driving in a car 3 weeks after my Rhinoplasty. A car cut me off and I got heated, smacked my arm into the side of the door. Shortly afterwards...

Barely noticeable difference in nose after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had some work done on my nose, and feel depressed because all my close friends and my family (mother,brother and sister) say they can't notice a...

Squishy nose after Rhinoplasty and minor revision? 5 answers

I had an open Rhinoplasty in March 2008 with a very minor Revision Rhinoplasty (took 15 minutes under straight local, closed procedure)in Jan 09. The...

Closed Rhinoplasty to refine tip after an open Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I have had open Rhinoplasty, but I was wondering if the closed approach is a viable option for just some more tip refinement. My tip seems a...

What to expect with Rhinoplasty for reducing nostrils? 3 answers

I am considering getting Rhinoplasty to have my nostrils reduced, as my doctor admittedly under-corrected since I was already having 5 surgeries. I...

Did you lose facial fat after rhinoplasty?

Anyone have rhinoplasty side effect of losing face fat, thinning of face?

Radiesse injection to fix Rhinoplasty result? 3 answers

Eight months have passed since my third Rhinoplasty. I didn't like how the shape came out. I don't know whether or not it's okay to have Radiesse...

African American Rhinoplasty doctor recommendations

How can I get the best African American doctor who understands exactly what I want for revision rhinoplasty?

When is it safe to sleep flat after rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I know you should sleep at a 30-45 degree angle immediately after surgery to reduce swelling, but sleeping that way has become painful and I always...

Can sniffing, sleep movement or straining affect rhinoplasty results? 4 answers

I've just had rhinoplasty three days ago. While sleeping I've tapped my nose by swatting it and also have flinched during sleep and felt it pull my...