Am I too fat to get Rhinoplasty under general anesthesia?

Hang in there! As long as the shape and swelling are improving week to week, however slowly, there is still hope for the final outcome. Ask you plastic surgeon if there would be any benefit to taping or a steroid injection that can help speed your recovery. It takes over a year to realize the...

You have to understand that there is no such thing as the “perfect” nose. As rhinoplasty surgeons, we are able to improve the structure and function of the nose to address specific issues you have with how your nose looks and and how well you can breathe. Perfect symmetry does not exist in nat...

Rhinoplasty recovery and exercise of any type do not mix. Submerging yourself underwater and sun exposure - two seemingly undeniable experiences that occur when you are at the beach - are not conducive to recovery. In fact, it is also important to avoid any activities that cause the heart rate...

Hello and thank you for your question. It is very normal to develop pimples and dry skin after the splint has been removed in the postoperative period.  Moisturizer lotion may help the dry skin.  The biggest help is simply time--with time your skin will get much better.  I...

I have found that patients should avoid blowing their nose for the first two weeks following Rhinoplasty surgery. If you must sneeze, do it with an open mouth in order to minimize the irritation to the healing nasal tissues. Following surgery, ice compresses are used for the first two to three...

Hello and thank you for your question. It is very normal to be swollen at 1 month postoperative. The dorsal aspect of the bridge of the nose will usually decrease earlier than the nasal tip swelling. Nasal tip swelling can sometimes take 6-12 months to fully resolve. I advise patients...