Trimming cartilage from the caudal septum during rhinoplasty. How much is too much?

Hi Jess.  Remember that cosmetic surgery is a want and not a need.  If you are truly unhappy with the appearance of your nose then a full rhinoplasty is indicated in your case.  This is where the hump is shaved down, the nose made thinner and the tip more refined.  The nose can also be made shor...

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.I usually tell my patients that the first step for a safe plastic surgery is to choose a board certified aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon.This should have a personal website containing details of his professional biography and...

If your condition is worsening, please visit your surgeon as soon as possible. If you have an abscess, it may be treated with local drainage, culture, and antibiotics. Hope this helps, and I wish you a speedy and uneventful recovery.Dr Joseph

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 3 weeks after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you...

There are several possible explanations as to what you are referring to as a skin tag inside the tip of your nose.It could be a suture, usually beige in color, that will dissolve and fall out over the next month.  It could be uneven mucosal repair inside of your nose which will remodel over the ...

Yes , it is perfectly normal for the tip to look more swollen than the day of surgery. Swelling reaches a peak at 48 hours after surgery. Unfortunately swelling goes away much slower. Generally 80% of swelling disappears by the end of the second week. Another 10% disappears over two months and...