My Nose is Literally Flat and Wide! I Have No Nose Bridge! Would Surgery Work? (photo)

           The alar base suture can be removed, but you may need another procedure to narrow the base if this is done.   Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Yes, you have partial insurance coverage options. Insurance will generally cover any surgery to correct airway obstruction including septoplasty and/or nasal valve repair and/or reconstructive rhinoplasty. So, in your case: Insurance is likely to partially cover a...

There are some surgeons that can perform the rhinoplasty under local anesthesia with good results. I would focus on the surgeon and his abilities more than anything else. If he is experienced doing it in this fashion, it is certainly safe.

Your TMJ shouldn't prevent you from having a rhinoplasty. The surgery is far enough away from the jaw and jaw joint such that it shouldn't hinder you from having nose surgery.

Hello Arpita10, Yes rhinoplasty can be used to treat your crooked nose. The exact method of improving the symmetry depends on your specific situation, of course. Straightening a crooked nose can be challenging so you want to make sure you find an experienced surgeon to help you with your...

     If extensive tip work was performed and you are 4 days after rhinoplasty, swelling in the area and of the lip is not unusual.  You should see your plastic surgeon for an exam to determine if there is anything else occurring here.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA