Why do some people need to tape their nose after rhinoplasty? What needs to happen that will lead to taping nose after surgery?

Thank you for your question and images. I can see a very minor contour change in the corner of your right eye on the frontal view. If this is a concern to you then I would continue to discuss it with your rhinoplasty surgeon. Overall it looks like you have had a nice result and not infrequently...

There are 4 cartilages which are in the nose - 2 cartilages make the front half of the bridge and 2 cartilages make the tip of the nose. They are both joined together by very fine threads of fibrous tissue.  With the ageing process, these threads get weaker and the tip cartilages separate...

I agree that the septum is a component that is bringing imbalance to your nose as it deviates the middle third to the left. If it bothers you, the nasal tip could be refined as well. One of the biggest parts that I look at regarding masculine facial features is the chin projection in relation to...

Dear Reebsit is extremely early to comment about your nose!the healing process can take at least 6 months!the bumps you feel inside your nostrils is almost always down the incision (cut) site and this should heal on his own!bwJawed TaheryConsutant ENT/Facial Plastic SurgeonChester,UK

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...

It take around 6 weeks for the nasal bones and cartilage to set after a rhinoplasty.  At that time, the nose is fairly strong but direct trauma could affect the area.  At 6 months after surgery, the nose is stable and there should be little concern about water skiing or wake boarding....