I have deviated septum and an upturned nose. What surgery would I need? And will my nose tip be affected?

   The first two weeks you may need to limit your activities.  This just depends upon what you may want to do.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Typically, persistent nasal whistling after a rhinoplasty or nasal surgery is an indication that there is a hole in the septum, otherwise known as a septal perforation.  These can be fixed with another surgery or a silastic "button" can be placed to cover up the hole.  Your surgeon...

There are many reasons why a tip may be considered bulbous, but they are usually some combination of the cartilage segments of the nose, which make up the shape of the nasal tip, being too wide, too large, or misshapen.  The thickness of the skin and other associated deformities need to be...

It is possible to submit the claim to the insurance company detailing your history of trauma, your deformity, and the associated tenderness.  If this is submitted preoperatively, they may provide a preauthorization for coverage, or they may deny it.  If denied, then you would have to...

A rhinoplasty typically involves incisions on the inside and sometimes on the outside of the nose.  A spray tan does emit some particles that do enter the nostrils if no mask is being used.  Knowing that, I would recommend waiting at least 3-4 weeks, but your surgeon should be asked...

   There appears to be a caudal deflection and some tip asymmetry that can be improved.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA