When I stretch out my tip/nostrils breathing/smell is improved. Does this mean the tip and nostrils were reduced too much?

Hello. A simple tip rhinoplasty will address your concerns regarding over rotation of your nose. There are a number of maneuvers a surgeon can implement to get this done. The most important thing you can do, is find the right doctor for the job.

Thank you for asking. The swelling afterwards may take longer to resolve especially if an open rhinoplasty was performed. Talk with your rhinoplasty surgeon. Best wishes.

Thank you for your question. The rhinoplasty sutures are inside the nose and dissolve on their own. If the surgeon did an open rhinoplasty there are small sutures near the base of the columella (where the nose meets the middle of the lip) that need to be removed. Similarly the small sutures of...

It is quite common to lose the sense of smell initially after rhinoplasty. This is often due to swelling and usually gets better with time. Best of luck.

Hi,Shield grafts are intended to add shape and support to the tip of the nose. They have to be carved just right in order to achieve a narrow tip that looks natural and less bulbous. If the are to large the can make the tip look bulky of bulbous. See video below.Best,Dr.S.

Your lower lateral cruras or alar cartilages seem to be signigicatively assymetrical, this can be treated along with other nasal features you might wish to improve.The best option is replacing both alar cartilages by new custom taylored pieces of symmetrical shape and size, since obtaining...