Can I Give Myself a Rhinoplasty?

Your nostril asymmetry is secondary to a deviated septum. The cartilage you see is the end of the septum which should be in the center. This can be corrected with a septoplasty which will probably also improve your nasal breathing.

If there is a hump after removing the cast, then it is either swelling or residual bony hump. In either case, I would discuss this with your rhinoplasty surgeon. Often aggressive taping and sometimes kenalog injections can help if the hump seems to persist or flattens with pressure. Also, scar...

Workouts are fine before surgery; however, you do not want to do fatigue workouts or workout intensely in the area you are having surgery on so that is it sore before surgery. You want to be well rested, hydrated and comfortable. Showing up tired, dehydrated and sore, will not help the...

Hi, Your tip should soften with time. It may take up to a year. Sometimes a tip cartilage graft may be what's making your nose stiff, if that's the case this will not soften. Give yourself a full year. Best, Dr.S.

Once I take the nasal splint off after bout a week, I do not have the patients place anything on their nose. You should ask your doctor what his/her recommendations are.

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you have a deviated septum and may benefit from septoplasty and a septal reset. This can be safely combined with rhinoplasty during the same surgical procedure. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified...