Red bump around stitches after rhinoplasty?

The nose is made up of a pair of bones at the top. In the middle there are a pair of cartilages, and the tip is made up of a pair of cartilages. The septum runs down the middle separating the nose into the two different halves. Under the bone, the septum is made of bone, under the cartilage...

I would certainly contact your plastic surgeon but not to panic. I routinely remove the splint the day after the surgery and do not replace it so unless the surgeon performed a unique type of rhinoplasty, some movement of the splint at 5 days should not be a problem. 

Thank you very much for enquire.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face...

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to see the hole and shadow on the right side of the tip, however, a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon will provide you further answers. A Rhinoplasty will address both cosmetic and functionary components of your nose. Best wishes,

Hello chaejaehase,Thanks for your question.A septoplasty is commonly performed when trying to straighten out the nose.  If you have fixed blockage of the nose that doesn't improve with medical treatments alone (antihistamines, nasal saline, humidifiers, etc.) then insurance will often cover the ...

Schedule your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon first.  Sometimes relatively minor "dents" in the nose can be fixed with a simple office treatment using one of the wrinkle fillers.  Short-term fillers should be tried first - to make sure it is 100% satisfying to you -...