What Could Be Causing Deterioration of the Cartilage in my Nose? (photo)

While vomiting after surgery of any kind is a valid concern in many patients, it is not common in post-operative plastic surgery patients.  The act of vomiting itself would not alter your rhinoplasty result.  However spending time bent over to vomit could cause additional facial...

Wearing heavy glasses after rhinoplasty is possible after six weeks. I tell my patients to put tape in the center of the glasses and tape the tape to their forehead that way they can wear them immediately after the cast comes off

That is the most ridiculous question I have ever answered. It is never acceptable to take drugs like ketamine, MDMA, and ecstasy. Will your nose fall off? No, but the drugs are illegal and against medical advice.

              This would depend upon the amount of swelling.  I would not recommend placing fingers in the nostril after alar base reduction.     Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

We advise our patients to have a family member, friend, or nurse with them for the first 24 hours after surgery. If this is not an option, then an aftercare facility would be necessary. I would recommend discussing this with your surgeon prior to your procedure to ensure you obtain the best...

IV sedation will typically eliminate any recollection of pain. Further, the only painful part of rhinoplasty is the injection of the local anesthetic which typically only requires a couple of minutes. The actual procedure is usually pain free as the nose has already been numbed. It is not...