Samuel Lin, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question; yes, in certain cases an isolated neck lift may be performed in a patient which would limit scars in certain locations (back of the ear, under the chin). It always depends on a patient's anatomy and there is a possibility of some effect of tightening to nearby regions such as as the jawline..

Thank you for your question. Dripping from the nose after rhinoplasty may be due to factors related and unrelated to having nasal surgery. There may be options to try to decrease this finding and also requires an examination of the nose. Revision rhinoplasty is performed for changing the nasal tip as well depending on one's goals...

Thank you for your question. Breathing changes that occur after rhinoplasty may be due to a variety of causes including blockage on the inside of the nose. It is key to have your rhinoplasty surgeon do an examination of the inside portion of the nose on both sides to determine potential causes..

Thank you for your question. In cases when the skin appears thicker I would want to know some of the original goals of the rhinoplasty and understand those aspects before moving forward with any additional treatment ..

Thank you for your question. Breathing function with or without prior surgery can involve aspects of the nose on the inside and outside. It will be important to have your rhinoplasty surgeon examine the inside of the nose for any potential cause of obstruction as well as the outside 'visible' portion of the nose as well to determine a plan..

Thank you for your question. There may be several reasons for breathing obstruction with or without rhinoplasty. It is important to have your rhinoplasty expert who can do an examination inside and on the outside of the nose to determine the cause of breathing obstruction and the treatment of the area..

Thank you for the question and congratulations on your new family. Following surgical procedures generally, there usually is a weight restriction depending on the type of surgery. For rhinoplasty, functional or aesthetic, or a combination, approximately 4 weeks weight restriction of 5-10 pounds is a length of time that may be stated by your rhinoplasty surgeon depending on the type of rhinoplasty procedure.

Thank you for your question. Generally, photos are used to show before and after results, and it can show differences from procedures. Physicians often will recommend reviewing images that are similar to a person's general appearance, body frame, etc for closer comparisons.

Thank you for your question. In this area typically immediately behind the chin there is skin and fatty tissue. There are muscles in the area as well and a range of treatments available from more noninvasive methods such as injectables and energy based devices (Facetite) to more procedure based approaches (liposuction, direct removal of fat, muscle tightening). It will be key to see your plastic surgeon who has experience treating this area to examine the area to determine with the patient a plan--

Thank you for your question. Generally, in revision rhinoplasty cartilage grafts that are placed may be removed. It will be important to speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon the effects of potentially removing the graft and other maneuvers as well, and also to preserve function/breathing.