cosmetic surgery: tip of nose

I want to have the tip of my nose reduced, and the flare of my nostils narrowed. When just the tip is involved, is there any merit in wearing a hefty plaster cast 24/7? Most advice seems to be that I will have to expect a cast, but, as no bones have been broken, is it really necessary to wear it? - Not least, during the day?

[Howard Rosenberg, MD]

For this procedure, it is common just to apply tape or steristrips to the nose to re-drape the skin after the tip cartilages are adjusted.  Different surgeons may feel differently, but this is the way I handle these cases.

[claudinej]

Thank you very much indeed for your advice; I appreciate it.  Thanks.