What is the typical diameter of the needle you use in rhinoplasty?

Alar reduction typically refers to excisions of the nasal sill or nostril excisions to reduce nasal tip width.  This usually does not result in breathing difficulties since the external nasal valve is not compromised by this procedure.

Yes, it is ok after 3 months to begin using the topical cream.  I would begin using it every third night for one week, then every other night for a week and if you can tolerate it, once a night.  The nose is more sensitive than other areas on the face so you may not tolerate it every...

A minor amount of bleeding should be fine, if it continues or is very heavy call your plastic surgeon to let them know.  The inner nasal mucosa is swollen and fragile for several weeks after surgery so a little bleeding is normal

Typically, 10 days after surgery is much to soon to know if there is an issue. Give yourself several weeks before you make an assumption and see your doctor for all post-operative check ups. This is why most physicians require a 30 day, 3 mth, 6th mth and one year post operative appointments to...

Dear EllaleeThanks for the question. Avoid medications containing aspirin or ipubrofen(Advil, Motrin IB, others) for two weeks before and after surgery. These medications may increase bleeding. Take only those medications approved or prescribed by your surgeon. I wish you all the best.

Depending on the approach (open vs. closed) and the extent and types of techniques used, you could have little to no swelling after surgery.  The tape helps a bit, but usually your nose is most swollen around 1 week after surgery so I don't suspect it will change significantly for you as...