Minoxidil (Rogaine) After Rhinoplasty?

Yes limiting cosmetic surgery on the nose to just the "sides of nostrils" is sometimes a very reasonable choice but your main concern is a bulbous tip.  That would not be helped with such limited surgery.  You need to begin with a personal consultation with an experienced surgeon to...

If the septal perforation will is causing no functional abnormality it is best to leave it alone.

Dear Ehelen, At nine days post rhinoplasty it is fine to wash your face and lightly wash your nose. You will want to use a mild soap and blot your face lightly dry when you are done. I have an aesthetician in the office who discusses with the patient's their post surgery skin care regimen. If...