What are causes for nose whistling after Rhinoplasty? Could my doctor have narrowed my nasal valves too much?

There are many reasons why a tip may be considered bulbous, but they are usually some combination of the cartilage segments of the nose, which make up the shape of the nasal tip, being too wide, too large, or misshapen.  The thickness of the skin and other associated deformities need to be...

It is possible to submit the claim to the insurance company detailing your history of trauma, your deformity, and the associated tenderness.  If this is submitted preoperatively, they may provide a preauthorization for coverage, or they may deny it.  If denied, then you would have to...

A rhinoplasty typically involves incisions on the inside and sometimes on the outside of the nose.  A spray tan does emit some particles that do enter the nostrils if no mask is being used.  Knowing that, I would recommend waiting at least 3-4 weeks, but your surgeon should be asked...

   There appears to be a caudal deflection and some tip asymmetry that can be improved.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Pregnancy is often accompanied by nasal congestion, but external swelling is also possible although less common.  Noses in pregnancy are frequently described as looking wider, and this may be due to increased size of the fibrofatty tissue within the nose.  Some ethnicities, including...

  The tip can be refined and elevated.  The caudal septum may need a bit of adjustment as well.  Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA