Question: I had tip work performed on my nose several months ago. Is it normal for the cartilage in the tip to feel very hard at this time? Answer: Tip work on your nose may mean many things. If you had a cartilagenous graft placed to improve the appearance of your nose during rhinoplasty, then… [Read More]
Rhinoplasty Articles
Can you make my nose look like the nose in a picture?
Question:If I bring in photos of a nose I like, is it possible to have my nose made to look like it? Answer:You can certainly bring in photos of noses that you find attractive during your rhinoplasty consult. It is possible that you can have a surgically corrected nose that will look like the photos… [Read More]
How is a pug-type nose corrected?
Question:How is a pug-type nose corrected? Answer:Correction of a pug type nose with rhinoplasty can be difficult. There are several rhinoplasty maneuvers that can be used to correct a pug nose deformity and most of these rhinoplasty maneuvers involve elongating the nose, and dropping the nasal tip. I prefer to use septal cartilage grafts in… [Read More]
Be done to minimize bruising from rhinoplasty surgery?
Question:Is there anything that can be done before and after rhinoplasty surgery to minimize bruising? Answer:You will be given numerous instructions before and after your rhinoplasty surgery to help minimize bruising. Ceasing the use of non-steroidal anti inflammatory medications (like motrin or advil), aspirin, and natural remedies will prevent excessive bleeding which will lead to… [Read More]
The tip of my nose is too round.
Question:The tip of my nose is too round. Can this be corrected with rhinoplasty? Answer:A round and amorphous nasal tip is one of the reasons that rhinoplasty is performed. Sculpting of the nasal tip during rhinoplasty is an art form and a very important aspect of rhinoplasty surgery. Numerous techniques will be employed by your… [Read More]
I had cartilage taken from my ear and placed in my tip.
Question:I had cartilage taken from my ear and placed in my tip. It seems very hard and inflexible. Is this normal and will it soften after time? Answer:Tip grafts are frequently placed during rhinoplasty to help sculpt an otherwise amorphous tip. Your nasal tip may feel more firm than you are used to for the… [Read More]
My hump has not improved since my rhinoplasty?
Question:I know a month after rhinoplasty is too early to tell what the end result will be. However, I assumed this referred to swelling. The aim of my rhinoplasty was to improve a hump on the bridge so, even with swelling, shouldn’t the hump be significantly improved at this time? Answer:Depending upon the size of… [Read More]
Fillers can be used for non-surgical rhinoplasty?
Question:What particular fillers can be used for non-surgical rhinoplasty and how long do the results last? Answer:Most dermal fillers can be used for non surgical rhinoplasty. I prefer to use hyaluronic acids like Juvederm and Restylane for the first time injection of a patient for non surgical rhinoplasty as these products are soft, moldable, and… [Read More]
Chin implants are often combined with rhinoplasty.
Question: I’ve heard chin implants are often combined with rhinoplasty. When is this usually done and what is the benefit? Answer: Chin implants are in fact often combined with rhinoplasty. The reasons for this is that when an individual comes to see me with concerns with regards to their nose, they may not realize that… [Read More]
Would a rhinoplasty procedure fix breathing problems?
Question: After a recent boxing injury in which I took a severe blow to the nose, I have had trouble breathing. Would a rhinoplasty procedure fix this problem? Answer: Boxing injuries can be quite severe. Usually a septoplasty in combination with a rhinoplasty will be required to repair the functional and cosmetic damage your nose… [Read More]
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