Rhinoplasty is one of the more commonly performed procedures at our Newport Beach location. Two popular reasons people have for changing the shape of their nose is 1) to improve the tip definition and 2) to decrease the nasal projection. Together these changes can be additive so that two small changes to the nose can significantly improve the appearance of…
Rhinoplasty procedures are common procedures in the United States. Occasionally after rhinoplasty procedures, the position of the nasal tip or columellar-labial angle can inadvertently increase. This can often create a nose that is too up-turned on profile view. Patients often will state that they dislike the way the inside of the nose can be seen on frontal view. Correcting the position…
The dorsal hump is one of the most commonly requested nose reshaping procedure. It is quite common for patients who have a dorsal hump to have a deviated septum and an obstructed airway. The dorsal hump is anatomically an excess of septal cartilage and often this excess septal cartilage can buckle. When the septum demonstrates an excess of cartilage the…
A common reason patients may come to our Orange County office requesting a rhinoplasty procedure is to reduce a dorsal hump. Often the reduction of a dorsal hump in conjunction with decreasing the tip projection can soften the features of the face. The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage. The reduction of the dorsum may require changes…
An overprojecting nose is a common reason people come to our Newport Beach office seeking out Rhinoplasty. Typically, their complaint is that their nose sticks out too far from their face or their nose is too big for their face. Occasionally, the development of an overly projecting nose can occur from a previous rhinoplasty. One common sequela of trying to…
An obstructed nasal airway is a common occurrence. Often, the obstructed nasal airway can be improved with the same or similar maneuvers that improve the appearance of the nose. The path to nasal inflow is often regulated by both the external and internal nasal valve. By supporting or increasing the airway beneath the external or internal nasal valves can dramatically…
The deviated septum or asymmetric nose is one of the more challenging aspects to correct. Often, in order to correct the deviated nose, the nose needs to be taken apart so that the natural attachments that keep it deviated can be released. The nasal septum is just one component that contributes to the deviation of the nose and to airway…
Trauma to the nose can cause significant deformity in the nasal bridge and dorsum. Often times, patients may have had trauma to the nose as a child and/or repeated trauma. Often time cartilage from the rib is needed to reinforce and provide support to the nose or to make it appear more attractive.
One of my favorite aspects of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is Rhinoplasty & Airway Surgery. And, within rhinoplasty, one of my favorite surgical challenges is the aesthetic management of the “Ethnic Rhinoplasty”. The term “Ethnic” in these cases is used to denote an aesthetic terminology and proportion that differs from those angles and distances used to define a “Caucasian” nose. …
Airway obstruction is very common and can significantly impair many daily activities such as exercise and can even prevent a good night of sleep. It is quite common for many patients to present to our Newport Beach office with significant airway obstruction. Typically, airways can be obstructed from a deviated septum, from enlarged inferior turbinates, or weak internal and external…
