i pinched my nose really hard and it got really red it seems that some skin was torn off and a little liquid coming out? (photo)

Incisional redness is fairly common. Usually it is part of the healing process. If it becomes very painful, drains, or gets redder than one worries about infection.

Shrink wrapping after rhinoplasty refers to the process where the soft tissue overlying the cartilage and bone framework of your nose will contract down to more tightly adhere to the underlying structure. This process of shrink wrapping can take upwards of two years before it plateaus completely...

Generally most swelling/lumpiness/pinkness will fade over time and most columellar scars heal very well. However, if the scar looks terrible at 7 weeks, the improvement with time may not get you to the point that you are happy. So, in rare circumstances I will revise a scar sooner than normal....

You have a classic deformity know as a "Q deformity" following alar base reductions. Corrective surgery may be performed after you have waited for the scars to fully soften and settle, usually at least 9 months and often 12 months after alar base reductions. This is not just a scar revision, but...

The answer is yes, yes and yes. If you can get over the initial discomfort of injecting the local anesthetic you could have this done that way. Find a surgeon you can communicate comfortably with and go ahead.

I have never seen any patient anecdotally, nor have I seen any literature supporting changes in hair quality with anesthesia. Hormonal changes, changes in home climate, or changes in hair care products are most likely responsible. I recommend that you see your Internist and possibly an...