San Diego Ethnic Rhinoplasty Case Study

Ethnic rhinoplasty is a particularly specialized form of nasal reshaping that takes into account the fact that different ethnicities demand different approaches when it comes to cosmetic nose surgery. Unfortunately, there are still many rhinoplasty surgeons practicing out there who simply perform the same type of rhinoplasty procedure whether they are treating an ethnic patient… Continue reading about San Diego Ethnic Rhinoplasty Case Study

Three Weeks Post Rhinoplasty – Nose Looks Wider Than Previously

“I had a rhinoplasty procedure nearly 3 weeks ago and now my nose looks wider than it did preoperatively. Is this normal or should I be worried?” This question or a variation of this question is often asked on online rhinoplasty forums. The reality is that many rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty patients can appear wider… Continue reading about Three Weeks Post Rhinoplasty – Nose Looks Wider Than Previously

Influence of Scar Tissue Development on Rhinoplasty Healing

Some patients have inquired about scar tissue formation after rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. Specifically, they ask if the nose permanently becomes bigger because of scar tissue development under the skin following nasal reshaping? In most cases, the nose will not enlarge significantly following rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty. In fact, in most cases the nose will… Continue reading about Influence of Scar Tissue Development on Rhinoplasty Healing

Is It Normal To Have Swelling After Removal Of My Cast Following Rhinoplasty?

I have heard this question asked on several occasions by my own rhinoplasty patients as well as those out there in cyberspace. The answer is – yes. It is quite normal to see a slight increase in swelling of the nose following removal of the cast after rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty. The cast and tape… Continue reading about Is It Normal To Have Swelling After Removal Of My Cast Following Rhinoplasty?

When Do Rhinoplasty Patients Typically Become Happy With Their Noses?

This is a question often asked by rhinoplasty & revision rhinoplasty patients. The answer to this in my patient population is usually around 1-2 months out. Most people feel presentable in the public eye around 10-14 days out from surgery but still don’t quite appreciate the changes made to the nose. As the swelling subsides… Continue reading about When Do Rhinoplasty Patients Typically Become Happy With Their Noses?

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