Small piece of cartilage fell out 3 days post. Surely this is not normal? Is remaining cartilage intact enough not to break off?

Recovering from rhinoplasty is a healing process. Part of that process is waiting for swelling to go down to see your result.  In the first 6-8 weeks the majority of swelling will go down. Over the next 6-9 months you'll experience a downward trending rollercoaster of swelling going up and d...

If you are no longer taking any medications and healing has been uneventful,  it may be acceptable to have a SMALL amount of alcohol at 2 weeks following surgery.  The key is drinking in moderation during the healing process to prevent any trauma to your nose.  Because plastic surgeons do not a...

Dear laratuna,based on your description, there is a small chance that there is any permanent damage. However, to be sure you should be examined by your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS  Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery