I Have Permanent Bruise on Bridge of Nose After Rhinoplasty (Osteotomies Performed) How Do I Get Rid?

I usually recommend that my patients don't return to their full work-out routines until three weeks after their rhinoplasty. Light weights, jogging, or cardio activities are ok to participate in two weeks after your procedure. It's a good idea to follow the post-operative guidelines set by your...

     The bump, the deviation, and the tip depression during animation can all be corrected with a closed rhinoplasty.  The idea of placing a cartilage graft for camouflage is not a bad idea, but that will make the nose appear wider at that point.  Find a...

Your bridge could be built up using a cartilage graft. This would also serve to create a thinner appearance on frontal view as well. You can read more about augmenting the nasal bridge at my web reference link below:

           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.