Reconstructing the dorsum of the nose can be a challenging part of airway reconstruction or rhinoplasty. The nasal dorsum can require reconstruction when there has been previous trauma or when their has been previous corrective surgery to the nose. When the nasal dorsum has irregularities or when the airway is compromised, spreader grafts are needed to either open up the…
Rhinoplasty is a commonly performed aesthetic procedure. One of the more common reasons for wanting a rhinoplasty procedure is to correct a dorsal hump. Removing the dorsal hump and improving the nasal tip can make significant changes to face to make the face more feminine and more youthful. Satisfaction with rhinoplasty procedures are generally high. Swelling with rhinoplasty procedures takes…
Rhinoplasty is a common procedure and there are many reasons why someone would want to undergo a rhinoplasty procedure. Common reasons for desiring a rhinoplasty surgery are a dorsal hump and just as common is a drooping nasal tip. The infra-lobule region of the nose can give a heavy appearance to the nose if this area of the nose has…
Natural results are an important part of rhinoplasty procedures. There are varying degrees that a dorsal hump can be altered. While people may have certain characteristics of their nose that they would like to change, there are often aspects of their nose that they would like to preserve. Often preserving these aspects of their nose helps to keep a more…
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…
There are many reasons why people seek out a rhinoplasty operation. One of the more common reasons is to reduce a dorsal hump. There are many different degrees that one can correct the dorsal hump. Often patients may present to the office stating that they want a dramatic change in their nose and other may state that they only want…
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…
Rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty are common procedures that can be done to improve the aesthetic appearance of the face. These procedures can be performed at separate different times or during the same procedure. The two procedures can have very significant impact on creating a youthful appearance to the face. Blepharoplasty procedures are commonly performed when patients are in the age range…
Rhinoplasty healing takes several months to years to reach the final result. While patients can often appreciate their side profile result within a few weeks after surgery, it takes at least one year for the subtle contours to appear on the nose. The initial changes in rhinoplasty swelling occur in about 6-8 weeks post rhinoplasty and then monthly up to…
