Question: I am 24-years-old and I am hoping to have a rhinoplasty to fix my crooked nose. How is a crooked nose fixed? Answer: A crooked nose may be fixed in a variety of ways and the nose will really dictate which procedures will be necessary as there is no “cookie cutter” formula for repair… [Read More]
Rhinoplasty Articles
I was told that there are two approaches to rhinoplasties
Question: I was told that there are two approaches to rhinoplasties: “open” and “closed”. I’m worried about scarring. What is the difference between the two types and which one has a lower scarring risk? Answer: There seems to be a great deal of controversy with regards to the different approaches to rhinoplasty surgery. The difference… [Read More]
Will my nose stay the same forever?
Question: After undergoing a nose job will my nose stay the same forever? Or will aging take effect on it just like the rest of my face? Answer: Your nose will certainly age like the rest of your face following rhinoplasty surgery, however, I frequently place cartilagenous grafts into the nose to help support the… [Read More]
How long does the actual rhinoplasty procedure take?
Question: How long does the actual rhinoplasty procedure take? I am 17-years-old, can my mom be in the room while the surgery is performed? Answer: The length of time that rhinoplasty surgery will take will depend upon the complexity of the changes that need to be performed on the nose during rhinoplasty and whether there… [Read More]
What’s the best way to go about this?
Question: I’m planning on getting a nose job and was just wondering how obvious it is to people that you’ve had surgery. Is it so obvious that you’re better off telling your friends and family, or can you not tell them? What’s the best way to go about this? Answer: The degree of change that… [Read More]
Can my nose be fixed from inside the nose?
Question: The tip of my nose looks like it has a bulb on it and I think I would look better if it were made a bit smaller. Is fixing this nose problem called rhinoplasty? Can my nose be fixed from inside the nose? Answer: In rhinoplasty we call the type of tip you have… [Read More]
I am not overweight and very healthy
Question: I am a 38-year-old female. I am not overweight and very healthy. I snore really, really bad and it’s getting worse with age. I would also like to have Rhinoplasty to make my nose smaller. Do I start consulting with you or an ENT? Answer: If you are having trouble with snoring, I would… [Read More]
I’m very unhappy with the result of my nose job
Question: I’m very unhappy with the result of my nose job. The tip looks horribly upturned and I hate it. I’ve waited a full year and want to get this fixed. How is this done? Answer: I am sorry to hear how unhappy you are with the results of your rhinoplasty. I am sure that… [Read More]
Recovery for open and closed rhinoplasty procedures…
Question: Are there any differences in the recovery between open and closed rhinoplasty procedures? Answer: There is a great deal of debate surrounding the issue of closed versus open rhinoplasty. I use both the closed and open rhinoplasty approaches and choose the approach based on how I feel I will get the best result for… [Read More]
Are there any risks associated with the use of grafts?
Question: Are there any risks associated with the use of grafts for rhinoplasty? Answer: The risks with the use of grafts in rhinoplasty vary. I prefer to use cartilaginous grafts harvested from the nasal septum in first time rhinoplasty. These grafts are not foreign so there is no risk of rejection. Shifting of grafts and… [Read More]
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