I have nostrils flaring every time I talk. Is there a procedure to cut the nerves and get rid of this problem permanently?

Dear GracieMany thanks for asking your question.Your scar from your alar base reduction sounds like it is getting lumpy and becoming hypertrophic. This is something you should see your plastic surgeon about, as it may require some sort of intervention to get it to settle down.Did you have any...

To achieve the best result it would likely be necessary to perform osteotomies (breaking the walls inward) .  If that is not done, the nose may appear even wider after surgery, especially if the hump is removed.  Breaking the nose is not a big deal and is a very common part of...

Following surgery begin with a light diet, liquids only. The next day you can begin a soft, regular diet but for 2 weeks avoid foods that require excessive lip movement such as apples, corn on the cob, etc. A high protein diet is recommended. Talk to your surgeon about what is and is not...

That wasn't wise.  It would have been better to contact your surgeon prior to doing this.  The splint works to limit swelling and protect the nasal bones that were likely broken to straighten your nose.  Not taking the splint off carefully could move the delicate bones and have...

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with 5 months after rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the...