Skin Around Nose Has Gotten Darker After Rhinoplasty

I think you are referring to very large glands and overgrowth of the surface of the nose which is called Rhinopyma. This can successfully be treated with either shaving off the excess or now more commonly I use a laser to thin this area more precisely. Watch my video.

It is difficult to assess your concerns with the photograph above. However, it is not uncomon for the swelling to persist for 1-2 years after rhinoplasty. Some surgeons utilize steroid injections to expedite the process but most would likely advise leaving the nose alone.

Yes, you can have a septoplasty and rhinoplasty performed separately, with adequate time in between for recovery. You may also want to consider a septorhinoplasty. This procedure combines the aspects of both a septoplasty and rhinoplasty to improve the internal functionality of the nose as well...

Hi, In my practice I revise approximately 2% of my own Rhinoplasties. These are typically minor revisions. On average, I don't think that >5% would be acceptable.Best, Dr.S.

It's safer to wait until about 6 weeks after surgery before doing any rigorous physical activity, and this includes swimming. You can do light exercising sooner, however. 

It is quite normal to have the jitters before surgery. Everybody has them. But it should not reach the point where you doubt your surgeon. If this is the case, you may wish to meet with him again before the operation and share your anxiety with him. No surgeon likes operating on a patient who...