Can I Have Rhinoplasty 6 Months After a Bout of Bell's Palsy?

    If there is both internal and external valve collapse, cartilage grafts would be useful in addition to the septoplasty for the deviation.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Hello,I am sorry about your results. However, it usually takes 1-3 years for the swelling to fully go down after a rhinoplasty. The tip takes the longest time to heal and mold to the new framework because it is the thickest skin of the nose. I recommend waiting three more months so you can see ...

In more than 35 years of rhinoplasty I have never had a patient have necrosis. Tip reduction involves what is making the tip large such as cartilage and soft tissue but more importantly not creating a bad result such as pinched tip ,etc. 

It is not uncommon in my practice for patients to bring celebrity photos as examples of what the patients desire for themselves. It can be helpful in communicating between the surgeon and the patient in achieving the desired result. The use of computer imaging is helpful as well. It does appear...

It is true that the bridge and tip need to be balanced, and the shape of each influences the overall proportions and look of the nose. I agree that typically when you want tip work, the dorsum also needs to be addressed to make sure there is balance and harmony. Unfortunately based on the photo...