Sore on nose after splint removed from nose job. It was told to just put Vaseline on it. (Photo)

It is difficult to make recommendations from the single photo.  Photos from multiple standard views would allow for analysis.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Dear BannermkrIn general, I recommend gentle activity (including walking) at 2 weeks after rhinoplasty. Two issues often arise. one is sun exposure. If you walk outdoors, wear hat/baseball cap and apply sunscreen every hour. The other issue is breathing through your nose. Although after surgery...

Dear UppyRib cartilage can warp and most surgeons try preventive techniques to minimize that risk. In my experience, symmetrically carving the cartilage for the nasal dorsum placement minimizes that risk. I also think that the longer  the piece used, the higher the chance of warping. There...

You are an excellent candidate for male reduction rhinoplasty to shave down the hump, improve the alignment and de-rotate the tip; tip reduction and a slight shortening are also suitable.

Dear MimipI think the first step and perhaps the most important one, is for you to decide if your nostril asymmetry is noticeable to you. I dont think you should have surgery if you are not bothered/concerned about the asymmetry regardless of what others are concerned with.In case you are...

I would defintely give it time. With the swelling that occurs with rhinoplasty, the tip is always rotated up to some degree in the immediate post operative period. It usually comes down after several weeks or at most a few months. Good luck!