Can the Cartilage Be Rebuild on Nose One Used for Rhinoplasty?

I advise my patients to avoid any medication which is a vasoconstrictor for 6 weeks post surgery if possible.  Since it sounds like your Ritalin use is elective I would wait at least that long before resuming use.

In general, 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months and the remainder goes down over time. The final result may  not be evident for 18-24 months following surgery. Swelling can be influenced by the following: Thickness of the patient's skin, whether the procedure was a...

Thank you for your question and photos.  Graft visibility after rhinoplasty is a potential complication. If it is not painful or threatening the skin, it can be shaved with a needle in some cases or camouflaged with fillers. The use of fascia or dermis at the time of surgery helps to...

I would recommend waiting a bit and see how you continue to heal before considering a revision. After 3 weeks, swelling will still be present which can influence the final result of your surgery. The end result may not be evident for 18-24 months following your procedure. 70% of the swelling is...

Seeing more photos and/or performing an exam would be necessary to provide you with the best advice. If you feel your nose is too small, it is possible to improve its appearance with a revision. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified revision rhinoplasty specialist. They may use...

    I believe that there is some truth to that.  The question is how many times will these injections be needed to achieve the result you are seeking.  Every rhinoplasty surgeon will have different ideas on this, and some, as a matter of principle, will not inject...