My skin isn't shrink wrapping at sides of my nose, making it look fat & wide. Will rib cartilage help give definition?

A rhinoplasty procedure is performed to straighten a curved and crooked nose. This involves osteotomies placed in the nasal bones, a spreader graft placed under the curved upper lateral cartilage in the mid vault area, and a tip rhinoplasty when the tip is crooked.  The diagnosis of a...

As you don't really know what technique your surgeon used for your rhinoplasty, it always good to ask him as it may very subjective.  Generally speaking, avoid any solid food the first day.  From next day avoid hot drinks or food and food that stress too much your lips/mouth. If you...

Dear Reader,The acne can possibly due to irritation from adhesives used in the dressings after your surgery.  It is usually self limiting and may require some topical washes and treatments.  Consult your surgeon.  Good luck and safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board...