I had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and alar base reduction. What could this be?

To achieve the best result it would likely be necessary to perform osteotomies (breaking the walls inward) .  If that is not done, the nose may appear even wider after surgery, especially if the hump is removed.  Breaking the nose is not a big deal and is a very common part of...

Following surgery begin with a light diet, liquids only. The next day you can begin a soft, regular diet but for 2 weeks avoid foods that require excessive lip movement such as apples, corn on the cob, etc. A high protein diet is recommended. Talk to your surgeon about what is and is not...

That wasn't wise.  It would have been better to contact your surgeon prior to doing this.  The splint works to limit swelling and protect the nasal bones that were likely broken to straighten your nose.  Not taking the splint off carefully could move the delicate bones and have...

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with 5 months after rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the...

Every doctor is different so you would have to call around and get pricing. Most doctors do the free consultation and then you can ask and have them evaluate you nose and chin and see what works better for you. 

Hello Minn123,It is quite common to travel for rhinoplasty especially if there are no nearby rhinoplasty specialists. At my practice we see patients from all over Canada and have a well defined travel program. The length of stay in the city you have surgery will depend on your surgeon's...