Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been able to return your emails individually yet because I have been so busy.   My nose is healing nicely and the swelling has gone down a bit.  It looks completely normal, straighter, a bit longer tip,and looks better than before my surger.  it still swelling quite a bit, so i don't know what the final results will be like, but as for now, I am happy with it.   The rib scar is shaped like a diagnal line and is darker in color but hidden completely under a bra.  I have to say i am a bit conscious when i lie down where the scar is more visible but a little foundation does the trick.   overall i am happy, i hope it doesn't change as it heals as i have heard one person's story about how her nose looked crooked after all the swelling goes down.   but as for now i am happy and plan to go back to see dr. t sometime in july although i haven't yet made the appointment.