Rhinoplasty and facelift operations continue to be my favorite operations. In rhinoplasty one of the more common maneuvers is to reduce the projection of the nasal tip. In this clinical scenario the tip of the nose has excess projection for one of two reasons, either the tip is extrinsically held out too far because of the nasal septum or the…
There are many ways to change the side profile of the nose which will give the nose a softer appearance. Augmenting the radix of the nose, which is the area between the eyes or eyelids, can be done with autologous graft material such as cartilage or temporalis fascia or with the use of a small silicone implant. Augmenting this area…
Rhinoplasty is a common procedure and airway reconstruction is a common procedure. One of the more common reasons patients may want to choose to improve the appearance of their nose is to improve the shape of the nasal tip. Often while improving the nasal tip, the patient may wish to improve the appearance of the nasal base or nostrils. A…
Rhinoplasty can be a rewarding procedure for both the rhinoplasty surgeon and the patient. Providing a natural aesthetic result is helpful to improve the appearance of the nose but to also maintain certain aspects of the nose the person was born with. Careful pre-operative planning and discussions between the surgeon and the patient can facilitate communication and help the patient…
