Will crying after rhinoplasty effect my results?

Hello,Swelling is very common. I do not think it is anything to worry about. It usually takes 1-3 years for the swelling to fully go down after a rhinoplasty. The tip takes the longest time to heal and mold to the new framework because it is the thickest skin of the nose. The skin over the p...

Hello,Thank you for your question. Medical insurance will only cover a functional rhinoplasty that fixes a health issue. Breathing issues that can be solved by a septorhinoplasty is an example of a type of surgery that can be covered. Unfortunately, what you want is a cosmetic rhinoplasty and...

HelloIf your description is accurate, this should not have a long lasting impact on your final outcome. I have my patients apply gentle pressure on areas where they see more swelling to correct for this kind of problem, if it occurs.Sincerely,Dr. K 

Hi ladylady101; The answer to your confusion is that the bulbous tip can be improved in almost all cases but the change will still retain the structure of the tip to some degree and is limited by the type of "bulbousness". Some tips have poor structure of the cartilage framework underlying th...

Dear acinomas,generally speaking, 6 weeks should be enough for you to wait before going to Disneyland. However, it would be the best to check it with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS  Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

It is common to still have swelling at this stage after surgery that can alter the appearance of the nose, especially the tip as this area tends to stay swollen longer than others.  Give it some time as it can take 6-12 months for final results to be apparent.