Tip of the Nose is Bluish when Cold After Rhinoplasty - Normal?

Hi, Sounds like the major risks that you will be facing are bears, rapids, falling off a mountain, and poison ivy.  Your nose should be stable one month after your rhinoplasty for your trip.  Have fun and be well. Dr. P

Certainly, cosmetic nasal surgery can be planned to make your nose larger. This "augmentation rhinoplasty" usually includes building your nose up using your own cartilage. The specifics depend on your very unique anatomy and desires. A rhinoplasty does not automatically improve...

In general, I do not like to perform chemical peel and facial resurfacing on patients that have been on Accutane electively for at least 6 months and for over a year especially as this can cause excessive scarring. I would wait at least 3-6 months for operative procedures as this can impair...

The nasal bones don't swell after surgery. In fact they are often intentionally made smaller by rasping and filing away some of the bone. The surrounding flesh certainly does. This is what sounds like you are concerned about. At this stage of your healing you must wait. It hard to do, but...

Hi, What you are seeing and feeling is the cartilage graft, not swelling at a year after your initial surgery.  Your surgeon is the best resource to answer your questions about the graft, and possible revision. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Hi, The answer to your question depends on your choice of rhinoplasty surgeon.  Your overly rotated nasal tip can be de-rotated or "fixed".  It is one of the more advanced techniques in rhinoplasty so be sure to choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully.  Make...