What is a Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job” is a surgical procedure that manipulates bone, cartilage and other tissue to reshape the nose. Rhinoplasty is frequently performed for cosmetic purposes but may also be medically necessary to correct a deviated septum or nasal injury. Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular plastic…
Read MoreWhat is a Rhinoplasty? Many men and women seek rhinoplasty to achieve their desired nose shape and size. Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose for improved appearance and function, correcting size, shape, and breathing issues. The aim is a natural, balanced look. Two main techniques exist: closed and open. Closed rhinoplasty uses internal incisions, minimizing scarring, bruising,…
Read MoreThe estimated total cost for a cosmetic rhinoplasty is approximately $12,000 to $18,000 and the estimated total cost for a revision rhinoplasty is approximately $11,500 to $18,000. This cost includes surgeon’s fees, operating room fees, and anesthesia fees. The cost of a plastic surgery procedure is a question we receive often — and it’s certainly an…
Read More1. Will I Have Visible Incisions? A closed rhinoplasty avoids making any visible incisions on the skin of the nose. There are primarily two approaches for performing a rhinoplasty: the closed, or endonasal, approach and the open approach. In approximately 95% of our patients, we can achieve our results using the closed approach. This is…
Read MoreIf you peruse the internet and social media searching for plastic surgery testimonials, you will find a plethora of inquiries regarding revision rhinoplasty. Patients frequently upload photos of themselves demonstrating their displeasing results from their rhinoplasty operation seeking opinions about what can be done to remedy their concerns. Although revision rhinoplasty surgery is a difficult…
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Regardless of whether someone is considering a rhinoplasty to improve the appearance of their nose or to improve their nasal breathing, common fears center around the risks of the procedure. Generally speaking, there are two main categories of risks involved with rhinoplasty. Medical Risks With Rhinoplasty The first category involves medical risks. Nasal bleeding is…
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Rhinoplasty is performed for a myriad of reasons. One of the primary reasons that a person may desire a rhinoplasty is due to a large dorsal hump. Patients often describe this as a “bump” on their nasal bridge. The bump is often not noticed when looking directly in the mirror, but it becomes much more…
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Many people familiar with plastic surgery understand that rhinoplasty is the name of the procedure designed to reshape the nose, and that it can be performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve nasal breathing. However, it can be difficult to understand terminology related to the surgical approaches and techniques of rhinoplasty. In general, there are…
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In recent years, the popularity of plastic surgery in teenagers has risen dramatically. A Rhinoplasty, or “nose job”, remains one of the most common procedures performed in teenagers. When discussing nasal surgery, terminology may be confusing, and this type of surgery may be performed for cosmetic reasons, medical reasons, or a combination of the two…
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When thinking about nasal surgery, people can sometimes be confused by the terminology of certain procedures. In general, nasal reconstruction and rhinoplasty refer to two different procedures, with different goals, but there is some grey area between the terms. What is Nasal Reconstruction Nasal reconstruction is the term given to a surgery on the nose…
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