I'm 5 days post op, how long will I be unable to breathe through my nose after Rhinoplasty?

 Rhinoplasty is the single hardest operation to perform in the  field of cosmetic surgery. It is  best to look for a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to keep the nose symmetrical and in balance with the nasal components and with the facial features.  Experienced surgeons...

There are 3 types of cartilage grafts  that are used to help with the collapsing nose with inspiration.1. Spreader grafts are composed of the patient's own septal cartilage and are inserted along the dorsal septum to push the upper lateral cartilage outward. They help with valve collapse...

Dear beebop, thank you for your question.It may take several months for swelling to subside after rhinoplasty. Here in San Diego, we follow our patients for one year to follow their healing. Consider following up with your surgeon to monitor your progress and see if any intervention is necessary...

All busy and expert rhinoplasty surgeons have performed ethnic rhinoplasty. Look for surgeon who has  performed thousands  of rhinoplasty surgeries and understands the nuances of both cosmetic and functional nasal surgery. Look at their before and after photo gallery,  ratings and...

Rhinoplasty and chin implant is a great combination and performed together to deep project the nose and increase the projection of the chin for better facial balance. It also makes sense to have both procedures done together to have one anesthetic and one recovery time.

In most cases, rhinoplasty should be delayed until the facial skeleton has matured. This is typically in the mid to late teens. For girls, cosmetic rhinoplasty should be delayed until at least 14-16 years old. When rhinoplasty is performed after this stage, it is unlikely that the changes from...