btorkian

Hi. The periosteum can be preserved during rhinoplasty by elevating it off of the bones prior to alteration of the nasal dorsum. Althoug there is likely much variation between surgeons, some surgeons routinely approach the nasal dorsum this way - like myself. However, this elevation does not necessarily reduce swelling or bruising. There are many causes of bruising after rhinoplasty and each one can have a high degree of variation between patients, and therefore difficult to control. Dr Torkian.

Jen, I also do not think it is a good idea to split syringes. Aside from not enough - the practice is not supported by the makers of the injectables. I would steer clear of anybody offering you half a syringe, unless you buy the whole thing, use what you need and save or discard the rest. Dr. T

Jen, Just wondering, did you not get the whole syringe? I have not heard of "splitting" syringes before - that is not done in any medical practices that I lknow of in LA or Beverly Hills.