Would I be able to play contact sports after a rhinoplasty ?

From the pictures posted, it seems like the result sought can be easily accomplished. Undergoing any surgical procedure requires careful attention to detail and consideration for different options. Ask to see before and after photographs and consider obtaining second and third opinions before...

Undergoing rhinoplasty surgery following LASIK should not pose any increased risk for either result. Trust your face to a board-certified facial plastic surgeon or a board-certified plastic surgeon with very extensive rhinoplasty experience. Ask to see before and after photographs and consider...

I often use tissue from a patient's scalp called temporal fascia for radix grafts because it is soft and provides a natural augmentation to the bridge.  If you're looking to make your nose wider at the base, you may be better off out-fracturing the nasal bones if they're too narrow.  I...

A deviated nasal septum that causes nasal obstruction needs to be surgically fixed. If it is not causing any obstruction then the only reason to fix it is to help straighten the nose. Straightening the nasal septum is integral in straightening a crooked nose. Whether you should do it or not...

In general, 70% of the swelling resolves after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. The nose will continue to change as you heal, and the final result may not be evident for 18-24 months after surgery. I would recommend following up with your surgeon regarding any specific...

It appears that you might be referring to the columellar scar. If you can feel a bump it is ok as it is usually normal scar tissue. However, if you can easily see a bump, then it needs correction with steroid injections (kenalog) and if that does not work then revision of the scar...