Does nose cartilage have "memory"?

Rhinoplasty is a complex procedure and generally a revision or secondary rhinoplasty takes longer and has more complexity than a primary procedure.  However, at three months it may be too early to judge the results of a rhinoplasty.  The full recovery period is nearly a year but in 3 months yo...

The internal nasal valve is the narrowest segment of the nasal airway with the greatest air resistance. The nasal septum, nasal cartilages and inferior turbinate each form a side of the internal nasal valve. Individually or together, deviations or abnormalities of each of these structures may...

Unfortunately alar plasty or nostril reduction is an irreversible operation.The use of small local flaps to enlarge the nostrils and wide and them by the amount of scarring is unacceptable with that surgery.RegardsDr. J

You should get the implant out immediately.  After removal, especially if it is a large implant, you will need another rhinoplasty to fill the space that the implant occupied.  Otherwise the skin will contract into a potentially irregular and abnormal state.  This would ideally be done fairly so...

Dear Smalltittiesbigheart, Thank you for your question. I strongly recommend that you discuss your concerns with your surgeon. The pictures that are shown do not appear to be what I would expect at this point. I would expect it to be much less red and swollen. Please let us know if you have an...

Thank you for your question. You should absolutely consult with your physician about your smoking habits in order to obtain the most reliable and individualized medical advice. It's best to avoid smoking for at least two weeks prior to rhinoplasty. This applies not only to conventional cigarett...