Question: More Visible or Upturned Nose? Answer: Removing the hump itself will not affect the nostrils or turn up the tip of the nose. The position of the tip of the nose and nostrils are related to work on the tip cartilages and the end of the septum. You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
Question: Why Do Some Say Lumigan is More Potent than Latisse? Answer: Latisse and Lumigan are the same product. The only difference is the type of application and indication for appropriate usage. If you have specific questions about potency, you should probably contact the manufacturer, Allergan, but they will most likely give you the same answer.
Question: Smoking after rhinoplasty? Answer: There is no specific answer regarding when it is safe to smoke after rhinoplasty. Most likely, your nose will not suffer any drastic complications because of your smoking. However, smoking is never safe. Chances are, smoking will ultimately reduce your quality of life and, statistically, it will most likely shorten your life. No ethical conscientious doctor would use the word safe and smoking in the same sentence.
Question: Dark triangles from bruises under my eyes 6 weeks after lower blepharoplasty? Answer: Your surgeon is correct and you should give it more time. Sometimes, the dark pigment from the bruising lasts for a relatively long period of time. Occasionally, it lasts for a number of months but it almost invariably diminishes and disappears. In the meantime, do the best you can with cover up make-up.
Question: Besides tip work, do you think I need my bridge lowered/narrowed to get my ideal nose? Answer: If I were your doctor, I would most likely not want to operate on your nose. This is because of the way you phrased your statements and questions. The bridge of your nose has nothing to do with the distance of your eyes to each other. The term “prefer to drastically narrow the tip of my nose” is completely inappropriate. Also, “cheaper” should never be a determinant of the type of cosmetic procedure perform on a nose. Lastly, there is no such thing as an “absolute perfect nose.” Anyone who insists on absolute perfection will never be happy with the results of any procedure and, accordingly, would not become a patient in my practice. Sorry to be blunt with my response but I speak the truth! My comments are made with your best interests in mind.
