What exactly is a columellar scar and does it go away on its own or do I need to get it surgically removed? (Photo)

It is best not to draw final conclusions about your surgery without allowing adequate time for healing. In general, several weeks to months are required before the majority of swelling has abated. Healing can progress for a year or longer, so try to remain patient at this time. Be sure to follow...

Thanks for the question. You should be able to go on vacation by 1-2 weeks after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.

Smoking shisha, a sweetened tobacco smoked through a hookah, is a common cultural practice in parts of the Middle East and South Asia. It’s good that you’ve held off from smoking for one month since your rhinoplasty, and I recommend waiting 2 additional weeks. Smoking can interfere with wou...

A  Closed rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish shaving down the dorsal hump, narrowing the bridge and reducing the bulbous tip.  Liposuction in the neck along with a platysma plasty can accomplish significantly  improving the jaw line. Digital computer imaging would also be helpful to un...

The appearance of your nose will certainly change from what it looks like 15 days after surgery.  Your nose will continue to undergo changes for the entire year after surgery, while 60-80% of the changes will be evident in 3-6 months.  Follow up closely with your surgeon to ensure the best re...

Dear hellokitty51, Injections in your tip are not going to help the "droopiness" in the tip so I would refrain from having any further injections. I would suggest seeking a secondary opinion aided with your original operative note and pre-operative photographs. It is irrelevant if the surgeon ...