1. Are there any age restrictions for undergoing rhinoplasty?

I usually do not perform rhinoplasties under the age of 16.


2. Why does it take a full year to see final rhinoplasty results?

The nose retains edema (swelling) for a prolonged period of time.


3. Is rhinoplasty very painful?

No. rhinoplasty is not very painful.


4. What is nasal packing?

Gauze that is placed in the nostrils to reduce the bleeding in the postoperative period.


5. What if you are unhappy with the results of your rhinoplasty?

The first thing: give the tissues time to heal and mature. Touch up surgery can be done after 6-12 months to address issues that are not satisfactory. This does not happen very often.


6. Is it true that the nose is more runny after rhinoplasty?

Initially, the glands are stimulated and some patients complain of more rhinorrhea in the first few weeks after surgery. This usually improves and resolves with time.


7. Does rhinoplasty leave scars?

There will be internal scars that are not visible. Occasionally there can be small scars externally, if an "open rhinoplasty" technique is used.