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Recognized as Los Angeles Rhinoplasty Specialist, Dr. Nassif also specializes in rhinoplasty for ethnic, ensuring tailored results that look proportional to an individual's ethnic and racial features. Dr. Nassif specializes in tailored results for African American, Hispanic & Asian Anatomy >>

Dr. Nassif specializes in the fine art of revision rhinoplasty, where he often fixes the poor work of a previous rhinoplasty surgery. Dr. Nassif is sought after by patients from around the world for help in correcting... continue

 

Patient Profile: Erika

Preoperative Diagnosis: Septal deviation, turbinate hypertrophy, nasal obstruction, external nasal deformity.

Procedure: Ethnic septorhinoplasty, bilateral turbinoplasty, left ear graft conchal harvest (see photo), right deep temporalis
fascia harvest.

Findings: Deviated nasal septum, 3+ thick skin/ nasal SMAS, weak, deprojected, flat lower lateral cartilages, deep radix and
low dosum. Nose was poorly projected/over-rotated. Following surgery, increased projection, counter-rotated with nasolabial angle opened.

Comments: Her early post-op photos show an improved nose. She had alar base reduction which is healing nicely. The back of the ear photo reveals the closed incision following ear cartilage harvest.

 
 
 
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Dr. Nassif is a featured contributor for Rhinoplasty Q & A on RealSelf.com.

Posted December 23, 2011 12:48 PM in Rhinoplasty
by DR. PAUL NASSIF

Question:
Is it possible for the nose to continue to grow after a nose job even for an adult?

Answer:

When individuals age, they often experience drooping of the nasal tip. This is due to a loss of support. A drooping tip may create the appearance of a dorsal hump, and the dorsum now appears convex. This can contribute to the appearance of a larger nose. A rhinoplasty can help to bring up the tip and increase the nasolabial angle for a more youthful appearance. As one ages following a rhinoplasty, you may still notice subtle changes. However, if a solid support system is in place, the tip will... continue

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Posted December 22, 2011 11:10 AM in Rhinoplasty
by DR. PAUL NASSIF

Question:
Can you correct my deviated septum and do a cosmetic nose procedure during the same appointment?

Answer:

Yes, this is a very common procedure known as a septorhinoplasty. Oftentimes, patients experience breathing issues from a deviated septum and desire a cosmetic improvement at the same time. Sometimes, a cosmetic change will also be necessary to improve one's breathing. For example, for a patient with a deviated septum and pinched nostrils, cosmetic alteration will be necessary to improve the patient's breathing. Thank you and I hope this helps.

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Posted December 21, 2011 9:45 AM in Open Rhinoplasty
by DR. PAUL NASSIF

Question:
I've heard the terms open and closed rhinoplasty tossed around. Can you explain the differences between the two procedures?

Answer:

A closed rhinoplasty is an approach taken when a moderate amount of work needs to be performed. All of the incisions are made inside the nose. An open rhinoplasty allows me to get a better view of the inside of the nose, and we perform this when more involved work is necessary. There are certain things that can be performed during an open rhinoplasty that cannot be performed during a closed rhinoplasty. A small incision is made under the columella during an open rhinoplasty, which allows me to... continue

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