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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Kyle S. Choe, M.D. |  |
How can I fix my turned up nose?
Turned up nose or over-rotated nose is commonly seen after an aggressive reduction rhinoplasty followed by tissue contracture, but can also exist for patients who never had any nasal surgery in the past. There are several options both... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. |  |
How can I get natural-looking rhinoplasty results?
In my mind, the goal of rhinoplasty is to provide a very natural aesthetic result, but still maintain excellent function ( good breathing). The best way for you to determine who to choose as a surgeon, is to ask around your community. If... more
| Adam D. Schaffner, M.D., F.A.C.S. |  |
What is a tip rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is surgery to change the shape of the nose. The nose has many subunits, one of which is the nasal tip. This area is a critical part of the nose and gives it much character. Reasons to perform a "tip... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. | |
What is a graft and what is it used for in rhinoplasty?
Grafts usually refer to pieces of cartilage that can be taken from inside the nose( the septum) form the ear, or even from the rib to be used for camouflage or projection deficiencies such as on the dorsum of the nose or the tip. ... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. | |
After rhinoplasty is it common to have breathing problems?
The goal of rhinoplasty is to improve the aesthetic appearance but also to maintain function. However, sometimes during the early post-operative period some patients complain of difficulty with breathing. This is usually due to... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. | |
How is rhinoplasty in Hispanic patients different than in other patients?
Rhinoplasty is different for every individual I treat. In general, My hispanic patients tend to have thicker tissues, and sometimes flatter and wider noses than some of my caucasian patients. Sometimes I have to add a graft onto the bridge... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. | |
After rhinoplasty how long should the swelling last?
The swelling varies for each individual patient. Open rhinoplasty techniques tend to cause more post-operative swelling that persists for a longer time than closed rhinoplasty. Most swelling will dissipate after 3-4 weeks. ... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. | |
Celebrity rhinoplasty - what kind of results do they get?
I supose I treat everyone as a celebrity, but really I treat them as if I am treating my own family member. I want them to have a great result, a great experience, and I want them to feel that all their questions and concerns were... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. | |
Should I have my rhinoplasty done by a facial plastic surgeon or a general plastic surgeon?
I think that either one can do it well or poorly. It really depends upon their experience and their artistic eye. The best way to find the right one for you is to talk to friends that have had good results, and good experiences. more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. | |
Rhinoplasty - why do some surgeons seem to do the same nose for everyone?
I remember growing up with similar memories. There were surgeons in my area that did very "cookie cutter" type procedures. Everyone had an over-resected looking button nose. Unfortunately, this often left the person as a... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. | |
How young is too young for rhinoplasty?
Because the chin and the nose are usually the last structures to reach adult size, you want her to wait until she has fully grown. This is usually between 15 ands 16 for girls and 17 and 18 for boys. more
| William A. Portuese, MD |  |
Rhinoplasty - will my nasal allergies affect the surgery or outcome?
Allergies must be well managed through anti-histamines or nasal sprays prior to surgery. This will reduce any prolonged internal nasal swelling from a combination of both surgery and allergies. If allergies are not under control it... more
| William A. Portuese, MD | |
Can rhinoplasty correct asymmetric nostrils?
Yes, the goal of Rhinoplasty is to create a nose that fits harmoniously with the face and balanced for each individual patient. Asymmetric nostrils can be improved upon and made to look more symmetrical. However, largely asymmetric... more
| William A. Portuese, MD | |
I have trouble breathing through my nose. My doctor says it looks OK and I don't need a rhinoplasty. What should I do?
Difficulty breathing through your nose can be alleviated through other procedures that do not alter the shape of your nose. Procedures such as Septoplasty, Turbinate reduction or spreader grafts , are performed to improve a person’s... more
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