Rhinoplasty Articles

Question : My nose is much too large for my face. I would like to get it reduced in size with a nose job. I am a nose breather. If I get my nose reduced significantly, will it affect my breathing? Answer : It would seem that having a nose job to reduce the size… [Read More]

Question: I have terrible seasonal allergies right now. Can I get rhinoplasty or should I wait until next season? Answer: It is completely safe to have rhinoplasty surgery during your allergy season. It may be a good idea to have your surgeon evaluate the inside of your nose so that if there is some functional… [Read More]

Question: My surgeon recommended that an osteotomy be performed to fix my wide nasal bridge. How is this done? Answer: A wide nasal bridge would likely require osteotomies in order to narrow the nasal bridge. Osteotomies are the last step that I generally do in rhinoplasty. The way that osteotomies are performed vary from surgeon… [Read More]

Question: I have a hump in my nose that has always bothered me. Can rhinoplasty easily fix genetic malformations? Answer: Rhinoplasty can certainly help fix genetic malformation, but, I would say your bump would be better called an inherited characteristic, not a malformation. I have performed rhinoplasty on several members of the same family over… [Read More]

Question: Is computer imaging always used during the consultation for rhinoplasty and what does it do? Answer: I have used computer imaging for rhinoplasty consultations for many years. The software has gotten quite good and really helps to demonstrate to the patient a what to expect from their rhinoplasty surgery. I also use computer imaging… [Read More]

Question: What is a lateral strut graft for rhinoplasty and when is it used? Answer: Your question is a very specific one. A lateral crural strut graft is a graft of cartilage that is generally harvested from the nasal septum during septo rhinoplasty. The graft is placed in the area of the nasal ala (nostril… [Read More]

Question: I had tip work done on my nose and it was only supposed to be the tip that was worked on. However, my entire nose looks swollen and awful. Is it normal for the whole nose to be swollen even though only a portion of it was actually worked on? When can I expect… [Read More]

Question: What kinds of grafts can be used in rhinoplasty? Answer: There are several different grafts that can be used in rhinoplasty. I use many different grafts, preferably your own cartilage, in order to successfully achieve the nose that we have set out to create. I use many grafts from septal cartilage, but, in cases… [Read More]

Question: How long should I be off Accutane before undergoing rhinoplasty? Answer: I would suggest at least a 6 month hiatus from Accutane prior to undergoing rhinoplasty. If it was a low dose of Accutane and you have only been on it for a brief period of time, you will likely be prepared for rhinoplasty… [Read More]