I Have a Closed Nasal Fracture and the Dr Did Not Even Examine my Nose or Give Me a Splint - Why?

Hello! Thank you for your question! The recommendations for the use of these homeopathic medications are surgeon preference. I typically suggest use Arnica to decrease swelling and bruising. It is an herbal medication that is propagated from the seeds of an herb. I, as well as my patients,...

Usually patients report very little pain after the rhinoplasty procedure. They more talk about breathing discomfort right after the surgery, dry mouth, bruising and swelling. There is no really correlation between very little pain and swelling. Some patients experience a lot of swelling some not...

The longer you can wait for the revision the better off you will be, the easier the surgery will be and the lower the risk of complication will be. When I was a resident I reoperated on a rhinoplasty patient early to add something to the first operation rather than to correct something. The...

The blow to your nose will not cause the cartilage to grow, but it may lead to displacement of the bone and/or cartilage. But due to any swelling that may have occurred, you may not be able to detect any displacement at this point. I would recommend that you visit your surgeon as soon as...

I would encourage the rhinoplasty surgery first and allow several months of healing before attempting the LASIK surgery.

Immediately after the splint or cast is removed, it is common for the nose to look more defined. After the compression has been removed, the skin and soft tissues can swell and this can take weeks to months to significantly improve. After rhinoplasty, tip shape is typically the last thing to...