Cosmetic rhinoplasty is usually deferred until nasal growth is largely complete, around 15 to 16 years in girls and 16 to 17 in boys. However, trauma, cleft-related deformity and significant airway problems can sometimes justify earlier surgery when there is a clear medical reason and the individual patient has been carefully assessed. The right age…

Septorhinoplasty combines correction of the nasal septum with reshaping of the external nose in a single operation, so a patient with both a blocked airway and a visibly deviated nose can have the functional and structural problems addressed under one anaesthetic rather than routinely planning two separate procedures. A septorhinoplasty may be considered when breathing…

Most visible swelling and bruising after rhinoplasty settles within two to three weeks, and the splint is usually removed around day seven. However, the nose continues to refine gradually for up to twelve months. The nasal tip is often the slowest area to settle because residual swelling can persist there for longer. Understanding the rhinoplasty…

Clinical Guidance for This Article Dr. Ashutosh Shah is a Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon with 22+ years of surgical experience. He holds M.Ch. and DNB qualifications in Plastic Surgery and is the Founder and Director of Elegance Clinic. For a nose bump, surgical planning is not simply about making the bridge flat. The…

Surgical Perspective for This Article This article is prepared with the clinical perspective of Dr. Ashutosh Shah, M.Ch., DNB (Plastic Surgery), a Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon with 22+ years of surgical experience. As Founder and Director of Elegance Clinic, Dr. Shah’s work includes reconstructive and aesthetic procedures where treatment planning must consider both…

Surgical perspective provided by Dr. Ashutosh Shah M.Ch., DNB (Plastic Surgery) Founder & Director, Elegance Clinic Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon 22+ Years of Surgical Experience A nose can sometimes look unnatural or “operated” after previous rhinoplasty. The tip may appear overly pinched, the bridge may look excessively straight or low, nostrils may become…

This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, M.Ch., DNB (Plastic Surgery) Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon Founder & Director of Elegance Clinic Bringing 22+ years of surgical experience in plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery Updated: September 2026 Wide or prominent nose wings can make the lower part of the nose appear…

Dr. Ashutosh Shah, M.Ch., DNB (Plastic Surgery) Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon Founder & Director, Elegance Clinic 22+ Years of Surgical Experience Understanding Nose Bridge Correction A low or flat nose bridge can affect the way the nose looks from both the front and side. Some people naturally have a lower bridge, while others…

A Practical Guide to Safer Nose Piercing and Healing Clinical Review: Dr. Ashutosh Shah, M.Ch., DNB (Plastic Surgery) Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon Founder & Director, Elegance Clinic 22+ Years of Surgical Experience A nose piercing may look like a simple cosmetic choice, but it still creates a small wound in an area containing…

Written With Expert Input From: Dr. Ashutosh Shah, M.Ch., DNB (Plastic Surgery) Specialty: Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery Experience: 22+ Years Position: Founder & Director, Elegance Clinic, Surat Last Updated: August 2026 Not every nose concern requires surgery. Small contour irregularities, a mildly uneven bridge or limited areas that need additional projection may sometimes be…

Expert Guidance By: Dr. Ashutosh Shah, M.Ch., DNB (Plastic Surgery) Specialty: Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery Experience: 22+ Years Position: Founder & Director, Elegance Clinic, Surat Last Updated: August 2026 A low or flat nose bridge can affect the way the nose looks from both the front and side. For some people, it is simply…

Written By: Dr. Ashutosh Shah, M.Ch., DNB (Plastic Surgery) Specialty: Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery Experience: 22+ Years Position: Founder & Director, Elegance Clinic, Surat Dr. Ashutosh Shah is a board-certified Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon with more than 22 years of surgical experience. His nose-aesthetic practice includes surgical rhinoplasty, revision procedures and non-surgical nose…