Wearing Glasses: Can It Affect the Shape of Your Nose?

Flaring your nostrils will not cause them to increase in size, and they will return to their natural shape. I hope this helps answer your question, and I wish you the best of luck.

A hanging columella in itself is quite easy to fix.  If that is all that is needed, it can be done under local anesthesia in less than an hour.  Most commonly, I see this in patients who have had a previous rhinoplasty.  I usually charge about $2000 for it.

Dear adam123, It is hard to tell without feeling it It can also be the edge of the bones you are feeling that can occur after osteotomies (or resetting of the nasal bones to make it more narrow) Let the swelling come down for at least another 3 months or so, then address it...

You need a more in depth evaluation of the inside of the nose to see what is causing the problems. Insurance usually covers sinus and breathing issues but usually won't cover something that is cosmetic in nature. You need to have a consult with an otolaryngologist who specializes in sinus...

It sounds like you would benefit from seeing a good rhinoplasty surgeon. There can certainly be issues with your septum or other support structures that can cause airway problems. You can also discuss your cosmetic concerns. Good luck.

In general, the following things should be avoided 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your rhinoplasty: 1) NSAIDS 2) Vitamin E 3) Fish oil 4) Herbal supplements As you mentioned, ibuprofen can cause bleeding, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Unfortunately, it will not...