Question: I’m of Middle Eastern decent and my main concern is my nose on profile. How can this be fixed? Answer: It is hard for me to make a comment on how to fix your nose without actually seeing a few photographic views of your nose. I would not want to assume what your nose… [Read More]
Archives for October 2011
What changes can be made to the nose using fillers?
Question: What changes can be made to the nose using fillers for non-surgical rhinoplasty? Answer: I have used dermal fillers in non surgical rhinoplasty for a number of reasons. I have used dermal fillers to fill a scoop in the nose, to make slight corrections to the nasal profile and tip in situations where rhinoplasty… [Read More]
Are grafts always used in revision rhinoplasty cases?
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]
Are revision rhinoplasties performed as open procedures?
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]
Droopy nose correction with rhinoplasty
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]
Can a broken nose be corrected?
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]