What can I do to achieve a more symmetrical face? I’m currently on Accutane and had a nose job six months ago.

Hi and thanks for the question and photos. At 5 weeks, there is certainly still quite a bit of swelling in the nose. This is especially true in the supratip, the area above the tip. This swelling can cause a “pollybeak” shape on profile view. Ask your surgeon about a Kenalog (ste...

In my opinion, you’ll get a much better result with surgery. In order to treat the bump of your nose one would need to shave it down and break the nasal bones. I incorporate the FINNESSE technique which I invented. I routinely do not pack the nose. Pain, bruising and recovery are minimal when c...

As long as you have medical clearance from your Primary Care Physician, you should be fine.  If fever or flu symptoms are present, I would postpone the surgery. Surgery has a tendency to weaken your resistance, so obviously you want to be in the best health before embarking on elective surgery.  

From your photos- you appear to be a good candidate for Rhinoplasty- preferably through a closed technique. In the right hands- I predict you can expect a very pleasing outcome. We have great Board Certified PS here in the country, as well as reliable and safe surgical environment. I would be ...

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  It is very common to have rhinoplasty over the age of 40.  As long as you are in good health, this is a very safe surgery.  For a truly bulbous nose, a surgical rhinoplasty is better at re...

Hello, thank you for your question and sharing your photos. At just 10 days after your rhinoplasty, it’s nearly impossible to tell what your final results might look like. It will take several weeks for swelling to diminish and about a year for results to fully develop. Try to be patient and g...