Question: I’m a 23 year old man and I got a primary rhinoplasty eleven months ago. My tip now looks asymmetrical, but I think the reason is that with the other problems present in my nose, we did not catch the asymmetry. Now that my nose looks good, I think the problem is presenting itself…. [Read More]
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I just went in for a consultation for a revision rhinoplasty
Question: I just went in for a consultation for a revision rhinoplasty. My first surgeon did not build up the bridge like he was supposed to, so now I need to get it right. The surgeon who talked to me said that for this surgery, cartilage would be taken from my septum for the surgery…. [Read More]
Last year I broke my nose, and recently I have been
Question:Last year I broke my nose, and recently I have been contemplating rhinoplasty. My main concern is caring for my nose after the surgery. What lifestyle changes should be made in order for my nose to completely heal? Answer:If you have broken your nose and your nose is still crooked then I would suggest having… [Read More]
What exactly is non-surgical rhinoplasty?
Question:What exactly is non-surgical rhinoplasty? Can you get the same results as with surgery? Answer:A non-surgical rhinoplasty is a term that is used to describe the procedure of placing injectable fillers into areas of your nose to change the shape of your nose. The results that you can get with non-surgical rhinoplasty are not quite… [Read More]
I am a 52 year old male in search of a nose job and an eyebrow
Question: I am a 52 year old male in search of a nose job and an eyebrow lift. Is it possible to have these two procedures done at the same time? If not, how long do I need to wait between surgeries? Answer: You may certainly have your nose job and eyebrow lift performed at… [Read More]
I would like to have my columella narrowed
Question:I would like to have my columella narrowed and its length reduced. How are incisions made to such a conspicuous area well concealed? Answer:As you are probably aware, there are two types of approaches to rhinoplasty. One is an open approach and the other is closed. I use both approaches to perform rhinoplastic surgery. In… [Read More]
My nose has an unsightly hump that isn’t too noticeable
Question:My nose has an unsightly hump that isn’t too noticeable to anyone except me. I want the hump smoothed down, but only slightly. Are there techniques or surgeons that specialize in rhinoplasty with a goal of slight changes in nose shape? Answer:Most good rhinoplasty surgeons will work closely with you so that the nose that… [Read More]
I like the shape of my nose except that the tip is turned
Question:I like the shape of my nose except that the tip is turned upwards at a 45-degree angle. If I have the tip surgically fixed, will it alter the shape of the rest of my nose? Answer:A tip that is turned upward at a 45-degree angle can be fixed during rhinoplasty without altering the shape… [Read More]
Instead of protruding straight out over my lips
Question:Instead of protruding straight out over my lips, the tip of my nose turns down and almost grazes the top of my lip. How will the shape of my nostrils be changed when the downward tip of my nose is fixed? Answer:You have what we refer to as a ptotic nasal tip. There are several… [Read More]
I am African American and I would like to undergo rhinoplasty
Question: I am African American and I would like to undergo rhinoplasty. My nostrils flare too much and the tip is too bulbous in appearance. I really am not sure what I want my nose to look like however. Do you have pictures to choose from or a computer program that will allow me to… [Read More]