I am having a rhinoplasty next month; do I need to stop using my prescription retinol face cream before my surgery?

The main issue in the photograph is the length of the tip and the heaviness of the columella. Improving these things in conjunction with reducing the bridge will make a nice improvement in the nose as a whole. It is vital to see surgeons that specialize in rhinoplasty when deciding to go ahead...

To achieve a result that is worthwhile, you need to have a complete rhinoplasty.  That would include addressing the tip, the bridge of the nose and breaking the bones as well. Attempting to try to address one aspect of your nose without considering it in its entirety is not likely to give...

Yes, you can.  A refined natural looking nose that matches your facial proportions should be the goal, and can be achieved in the right hands.  Seek an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon in your area.

For someone with a cleft lip, you actually look really good.  The only thing I see is that the base of your right nostril is wider than the left.  That can be improved with surgery, but exact symmetry may not be possible.

First, confirm with your surgeon that you are applying the tape as intended.In general, the point of taping is to help the skin mimic the structural changes that were done underneath the surface.  You want to allow those changes to show while keeping swelling and any potential scar tissue...

Hello, In my experience, nostril asymmetry is usually present prior to surgery.  This is something that would be confirmed with your preoperative photos.  Many times, surgeons do not address the problem during the rhinoplasty and the problem persists.  At four months from your...