I have a droopy nose tip. Is it due to a too long septum or an excessive cartilage? (photos)

I would definitely avoids oxygen mask pressure for up to two months after the procedure. On top of that you may have some stuffiness of you nose and pressure equilibration may be difficult, causing ear disease.

Anne, you absolutely have the elements of a tension nose - your septum is overgrown (presence of a dorsal hump and blunting of the lip/nose transition on profile views). Best approach would be open, which gives the most optimal visualization of the middle portion (valve region) and allows for...

The rhinoplasty will cost the same whether the septoplasty is performed or not.   Rhinoplasty would provide benefit to shaping the nose and refining it to provide balance.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Blood out of nose 1.5 years post op is not normal. See your surgeon to determine the cause.       

You are taking the right steps.   Clearance by a cardiologist is not unreasonable.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

I think it's way safer to take your pictures and see what changes can be safely done during surgery with a computer morphing program then to assume a surgeon can deliver the exact nose that someone else has.  Rhinoplasty (nose job) is a very challenging surgery!  There are many steps during t...