When most people think about candidates for a rhinoplasty, they imagine a self-conscious woman trying to improve her looks. However, more and more men are seeking nose jobs for the same reason. In fact a quarter of all rhinoplasty patients are male. A less than perfect nose, is a source of embarrassment and self-consciousness for [...]
The nose is one of the most prominent features on a humans face and with a defect it becomes a hindrance to ones’ self esteem, outlook on life and even self comfort. Nasal reconstructive surgery creates a simple way for the person to change their appearance to one that suits them.
Discussing with your doctor the [...]
The septum is made up of the bone and cartilage that separates our left nostrils with our right nostrils. It is normal to have a slightly off-centered septum, however, there are some cases when the septum becomes dramatically unbalanced due to congenital diseases or accidents. This is what we call a deviated septum. When a [...]
For the last few years, the number of plastic surgery performed has seen a dramatic increase. The overwhelming amount of cosmetic surgeries performed since 1997 has increased by 300%. In fact rhinoplasty has because one of the most sought after cosmetic surgical procedures in the last 10 years. Why? The rise in demand for rhinoplasty [...]
Nasal surgery is any surgical procedure performed inside or outside the nose. There are many reasons for a patient to undergo nasal surgery:
Repair a nasal injury
Change the shape or size of the nose
Correct nasal deformities (acquired or congenital)
Improve Breathing
There are two main categories of nose surgery to handle any of the above issues and [...]
There are many different types of rhinoplasty procedures. One of the most common procedures is to remove what is commonly called a dorsal hump. The dorsal hump is primarily made up of cartilage and bone and can cause the nose to look much larger and deformed. While techniques to perform this particular nasal [...]