How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can You Fix Alar Retraction?

Though being diabetic may require a little more effort and preparation before your rhinoplasty, it is definitely still possible to have a successful nose job surgery. It is important that you get clearance from your general doctor or internist first, and that your diabetes is closely monitored...

You didn't say what type of jaw surgery your had, or whether your surgery involved rhinoplasty. Tip rotation is not a common event with surgery on the upper jaw, though sometimes the nose can flair a bit at the base during these types of procedures. The rotation of the tip can have many causes,...

You should feel comfortable being completely open with your surgeon, as he or she is working to make you the best version of yourself. If you feel as though you may want to have a rhinoplasty added to your septoplasty for cosmetic reasons, you should openly discuss this possibility at your next...

Rhinoplasty could involve reshaping and lifting the tip, releasing the depressor septi muscle the tip won’t droop upon smiling, remove any cartilage humps, and reduce the overall appearance of the nose. It will also give the illusion of having a longer upper lip. Osteotomies are performed...

Insurance generally covers procedures that are to improve function and your health, but not those that are just for aesthetic purposes. Your septoplasty may be covered but not the rhinoplasty.  

Thank you for your question, I usually reccomend to my patients to use arnica and bromelain for 2 weeks after surgery its helps in the early healing period. Dont forget the Swelling is dramatically improved by  6 weeks, but mild swelling can persist for months.   Best...