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Rhinoplasty can be either an elective cosmetic surgery or a surgery necessary to correct for congenital problems or malformations sustained from injuries or other trauma to the nose. More commonly ordered as a cosmetic enhancement, rhinoplasty aims to alter the supporting structures of the nose and face by manipulation of the bones and cartilage that make [...]
Answer: Great Question. It seems like a lot of people are under the impression that rhinoplasty is limited to removing tissues from the nose to make it appear smaller and more refined. While rhinoplasty can remove tissues and narrow the nose, there are a number of methods that rhinoplasty surgeons can employ to increase the [...]
The term pinched tip refers to the narrow region of the nose between the nostrils and the tip, which leads to an abnormal and irregular look. This condition can be congenital – i.e. the patient was born with it – or (more commonly) it can be the result of an unsuccessful rhinoplasty surgery. The tip [...]
Question: I had a nose job about 4 days ago and I have dark bruises under both my eyes. When will bruising around the eyes subside after a nose job? Answer: Four days is too soon after surgery to see an improvement in bruising. After rhinoplasty, bruising is common around the eyes. The skin around [...]
Question: I am 20 years old and I would like to get a nose job to fix my profile. I am a vocalist and my main priority is maintaining my voice. I am not willing to sacrifice my tone for a smaller nose. Can a nose job change the sound of my voice? Answer: When rhinoplasty [...]
Question: I am a 20-year-old woman and I just received a nose job very recently. The area behind my front teeth is numb. It is annoying to me. When will it go away? Answer: Numbness behind your front teeth is not abnormal following rhinoplasty surgery. Some of the nerves of the upper teeth pass through [...]
Question: I have a nose job scheduled for tomorrow but I feel like I am getting a cold. I do not want to postpone surgery unless I absolutely have to, since I have been waiting for a long time. Can I get a nose job while I have a cold? Answer: You should talk to [...]
Question: I am a 35-year-old female and I have smoked cigarettes for the last 15 years. I want to get a nose job but I know that smoking disqualifies me from getting one. I am trying to motivate myself to quit smoking with a nose job. How long do I have to be smoke-free before [...]
A good candidate for rhinoplasty is an individual who has realistic expectations for the outcome of the surgery, and feels they can enhance their quality of life by making improvements to their nose that are within reason. During a consultation, I am able to determine if an individual is a good candidate for rhinoplasty by [...]
Question: I am concerned that people will not recognize me after I have rhinoplasty surgery. I do not want my friends and family to think I have changed. Does this happen a lot after rhinoplasty? Answer: Rhinoplasty, when performed properly by a highly skilled surgeon, should not drastically change your appearance. Your rhinoplasty surgeon should [...]