Category Archives: Rhinoplasty

I have a nose job scheduled in a few weeks. I was just wondering how I’m going to have care for my nose after surgery? What special care will I have to perform, will I need to clean it and how? During the initial consultation for rhinoplasty, I discuss the postoperative course with my patients. […]

Rhinoplasty Question: I had a nose job about a week ago. I know it’s still early but the tip of my nose looks especially high or upturned. Will this eventually change? It is still early in the healing process. It takes approximately 6-12 months to see the final result achieved from rhinoplasty. Depending upon the […]

I had a nose job about a week ago. I know it’s still early but the tip of my nose looks especially high or upturned. Will this eventually change? It is still early in the healing process. It takes approximately 6-12 months to see the final result achieved from rhinoplasty. Depending upon the techniques your […]

Is it normal for the facial skin to be very dry after rhinoplasty? How soon after surgery can I resume my normal skin care routine and use things like masks and exfoliants? Following rhinoplasty, I usually place a dressing, also called a dorsal splint, on the nose for approximately one week. Once I remove this […]

The term “hook nose” may refer to a bump along the bridge of the nose, also known as a dorsal hump. The dorsal hump may be bony as well as cartilaginous in nature. I remove a dorsal hump by shaving down the bony and cartilaginous portions of the hump. This can be performed through either […]

I am Persian and interested in rhinoplasty. However, I want a result that fits my face and culture. Do you perform ethnic rhinoplasty? Yes. This is an interesting question as this was a significant topic of discussion at our American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Advances in Rhinoplasty meeting in Seattle this year. […]

I have a crooked and long nose, how will a rhinoplasty help repair this? Afterward, will my nose look different from the front and the side? If your nose is crooked, one potential benefit from rhinoplasty is the appearance of a straighter nose from the front. If the nose is long, it may appear long […]