When can I start wearing makeup after Rhinoplasty?

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a revision with nasal tip deprojection to shorten your elongated nasal tip. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified...

Maintenance of tip shape and tip position after rhinoplasty is heavily dependent on the techniques that were used to accomplish the on-table result. In cases where the tip is being de-projected and tip rotation is being increased it is imperative to support the new tip complex with cartilage...

The photos you shared do not appear to show a saddle deformity. At 6 months post-op after a revision rhinoplasty there is sure to still be a significant amount of swelling. This may be contributing to the dorsal fullness that you find bothersome. Steroid injections can be beneficial if there is...

The nostrils are pulled down and inwards with Alarplasty and the flare on smiling is reduced. Alarplasty is a very fine and quick procedure that can narrow the nostrils and reduce the flare to soften the appearance. It has other names as well like ‘Weir Excisions’ or ‘Nostril Reduction’. It can...

Yes, rib graft can be removed. However, the scarring from surgery and other parts of the procedure are not reversible. This means you cannot get your original nose back completely but removing the rib graft will help. Regards Dr. J

Risks in revisionary surgery are different than with primary rhinoplasty, however you are correct that many patients undergo revision rhinoplasty with good outcomes. De-projecting the nasal tip should be able to be addressed with a second surgery without an un-necessary risk profile. Assuming...