4 days post op ,have I made a bad decision? Droopy tip to upturned nose.

Hello,Thank you for your question. Changes in the shape of your nose generally related with your skin. There are many factors that effect your skin such as ageing, gravity, the condition of your skin, nutrition and so forth. Due to a loss of elasticity in tissues at your age I wouldn't rec...

Hello. Great question. However, with out any images or a personal consultation it is difficult to properly assess your concerns. You are still early in your recovery process. There is still a lot of swelling present.

Hello and thanks for your question. In my clinical practice , I don’t recommend the any kind of ointment for internal stitches in rhinoplasty. Internal part of the nose is covered by the mucosal tissue and this tissue heals 2-4 days after the rhinoplasty. During the operation if the m...

Hello. Great question. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. The manipulation of the nasal bone and nasal cartilage causes an abundance of swelling on the nose. Swelling misguides the results of the procedure. It can take up to one year for all the swelling to go down. Keep following your...

Hi! Thank you for your question and photographs. The best option for you is to find a board certified facial plastic surgeon that dedicates his/her entire practice to Scarless Nose Rhinoplasty's. With a closed rhinoplasty you can achieve any look that you desire without the risk of a scar at ...

Hello and thanks for your question. Postoperatively, after a rhinoplasty, you can anticipate bruising and swelling that is noticeable to others for 1-2 weeks. Sutures are removed at 1 week along with any internal or external splints. You will notice that your own nose is swollen for another 2-3...