Enlarged Cartilage on Right Nostril? (photo)

It is unlikely a Biore strip can cause any significant damage to the nose. At 21 days post op, you will still be experiencing swelling. Swelling can persist for a while, and the final result of surgery is not evident for 18-24 months following your procedure. I would recommend following up with...

   Swelling is rarely symmetric, and in thicker skinned patients such as yourself I would wait another year before making any decisions on revisions.  You result as it is now is good.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

    The lump may be soft tissue swelling.  If the nose looks grossly different from before there may be more significant damage.  Also, infection should always be considered when teeth are involved.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty device Piezo®: In traditional Rhinoplasty, surgical instruments known as rasps and osteotomies (hammer and chisel) are used to reshape the nasal bones by removing the hump and/or narrowing the nasal bone width. These tools are relatively imprecise and their use can ...

Steroid injections are usually used for persistent swelling or subcutaneous scar tissue. It is always best to be patient and allow the nose to fully heal after a rhinoplasty before considering steroid injections.  It is important to realise that the technical part of the surgery is predictable ...

This will not straighten your septum. In order to straighten a septum that is crooked, a septoplasty would be necessary. Depending on your insurance company, this is a functional procedure that will likely be covered. When performed properly by a skilled surgeon, a septoplasty can greatly...