Rhinoplasty Articles

Question: Are grafts always used in revision rhinoplasty cases and what are they made of? Are there any concerns when using them? Answer: Depending upon the complexity of the revision rhinoplasty case, grafts may or may not need to be used. I typically harvest grafts for rhinoplasty from the nasal septum. If the septum has… [Read More]

Question: I’ve heard revision rhinoplasty is most often performed as an open procedure. Is this true? Is it possible to undergo a closed procedure and minimize scarring? Answer: It is certainly possible to perform a closed rhinoplasty for your revision surgery. In my experience, if the rhinoplasty procedures which need to be performed are relatively… [Read More]

Question: How is a droopy nose fixed during rhinoplasty? Answer: A droopy nose can be fixed during rhinoplasty in a variety of ways. The way in which the droopy nose is addressed will depend on the appearance of the nose, the size of the nose, and the thickness of the nasal skin. The most common… [Read More]

Question: My nose has been broken three times. Is it still possible to correct it? Answer: Three nasal fractures is a great deal of nasal trauma but, there really is no specific number of nasal fractures that would preclude you from having a nose job. The more nasal fractures that you have and the more… [Read More]

Question: When removing a hump or bump on the nose, what are the instances when it would be filed down versus broken? Answer: If you have a large hump on your nose, then you may require both filing and fracturing of your nose during rhinoplasty to properly correct the hump and leave your face looking… [Read More]

Question: I have a deviated septum and would like to get this fixed during rhinoplasty. Will insurance cover this? Answer: If your nasal septum is causing you to have nasal congestion, and other conservative medical interventions have not been successful in clearing up your nasal congestion then the septal repair which is performed during your… [Read More]

Question: Will I need to have someone stay with me at home after my rhinoplasty surgery and, if so, for how long? Answer: It is certainly nice to have someone stay with you following rhinoplasty surgery. Although there is not a great deal for anyone to do after your rhinoplasty surgery to insure that the… [Read More]

Question: I am 23 and looking to make my nose larger. In the sort of rhinoplasty I’m looking to have possible? Answer: You can certainly make your nose larger in rhinoplasty. I think it would be important to keep your nose appropriate for the size of your other facial features so that your nose does… [Read More]

Question: Why is it easier to fix problems related to an under-section rhinoplasty? Can overresection be fixed? Answer: Fixing problems from not removing too much cartilage from the nose is easier to fix for a variety of reasons. I am a big advocate for conservative approaches to nose jobs. Under operated noses are far more… [Read More]