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What are the Chances of Bleeding to Death during Rhinoplasty Surgery?

Question:I am a pretty heavy bleeder, even if I just cut myself accidentally. I am having rhinoplasty surgery in the next couple weeks and am absolutely terrified of bleeding to death as a result. Help! Answer: To alleviate your overall worries, you should have a full set of blood work...

Is it Okay to Consume Alcohol after Rhinoplasty?

Question: Although I am not a big drinker, I often partake in a glass of wine or two during social gatherings. Is it okay to have alcohol after rhinoplasty surgery? If so, how long after? Answer:It is certainly okay to have a glass or wine of two after your surgery,...

Are Nosebleeds Common After a Nose Job? If So, to what Degree?

Question:I had a lump in my nose that I was not happy with, so had a nose job to remove it. On the eighth day that followed the surgery, I woke up to a nose bleed that caused me to spit up a blood clot, and expel two more from...

Is Loud Music Okay after Rhinoplasty?

Question: I had rhinoplasty surgery around three months ago, and am now ready to head back into the club scene. Is loud music going to affect my results? Answer: The short answer is no. The music will not affect your results at all. However, getting hit in the nose by...

Is Severely Dry and Hard Skin a Normal Side Effect of Rhinoplasty?

Question: I am exactly two weeks removed from having rhinoplasty surgery. The skin on and around my nose is severely dry and hard. Is this normal? Why is it like this? Answer: The hardness should not be a worry, especially if skin cartilage grafts were part of the operation. The...

Protrusion from a Nose Fracture: Bone or Callous?

Question: Around five days ago I fractured my nose, and although the pain is minimal and the swelling has subsided rather quickly, there is a slight bump on the right side of my nose. The bump makes my nose look slightly crooked, and I was wondering if this was a...

Should I be Worried about a Nose Injury from Over a Month Ago?

Question: I was hit in the face (head-butted, actually) over a month ago and assumed the bridge of my nose would heal on its own. I still have a small bump on the bridge of my nose, and am getting headaches as a result. I am also having breathing and...

Any Fix for a Long Time Broken Nose?

Question: I am entering my senior year in high school, and am suffering from breathing problems in my right nostril from what I believe is the result of breaking my nose nearly five years ago. Is it too late to have surgery to fix this, since it was broken so...

What are the Possibilities of Straightening a Crooked Nose?

Question:My nose is slightly crooked, and I would like to have it straightened. I have heard of surgeons who "push" bones to straighten them after surgery. Is this a possibility for me?  Or does it only work after the surgery because the bone is not healed, and is manoeuvrable for...

Need Help with Sizing Recommendations, Please?

Question: I am a 48 year old mother of three who weighs 135 pounds, and am ready to undergo breast augmentation surgery. My current size is a 36B, but I want my new breasts to be a size of DD. Which implant size will give me this result? 550cc? Answer:...

Looking for Volume! Can you Recommend a Size Increase Option?

Question: I am rather tall, standing around 5' 9", weighing 130 pounds. I am currently a small A cup, and would like to enhance my size for the purpose of increased volume. After consulting with a plastic surgeon, he recommended I increase my size to 450cc, which seems rather large...

When Healing is Complete, What Will my Final Breast Size Be? Bigger or Smaller?

Question: I am one week removed from breast augmentation surgery and I am ecstatic with the results! I love my new breasts, and am currently measuring at 34D, up from a small B cup. I have read that once the drop happens completely, I may boost a size, which would...