Infected stitches? I have open rhinoplasty 4 days ago. (photo)

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. I would not do an alar base reduction unless you are 100% certain that is what...

You may still have significant soft tissue swelling even after a month.  However sometimes closed reductions do not return your nasal bones to their preinjury positions.  It may be that you will require a formal rhinoplasty with nasal osteotomies to correct this.  However all swelling should be...

Dear Francinefitz,My recommendation is to first get the anemia under control before having an elective surgery as bleeding is a complication of rhinoplasty although rare. Iron supplements should help with iron-deficiency anemia however I would consult with your primary physician to determine...

Great question. It is absolutely appropriate to bring in pictures to your consultation – it is helpful to see what you are looking to achieve and gives us a starting point. I employ an advanced 3D imaging program that provides my patients with a simulation of what their nose and face may look li...

A few days after rhinoplasty is still very early in the healing period. To notice the tip being lifted (i.e. seeing more of your nostrils) is a normal part of healing and as the swelling reduces this is likely to improve. Swelling tends to lift the tip of the nose and as this resolves the tip ...

Dear Lilla28,It is still early in your healing process to tell how your nose will turn out.If you have concerns, please bring them up to your surgeon so they can guide you.It can take 6-12 months to fully heal from a rhinoplasty, even longer for a revision rhinoplasty, so patience is key.Best...