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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Sam Naficy, MD |  |
How can I get natural-looking rhinoplasty results?
The nasal hump is the one of the most common reasons for men and women seeking rhinoplasty surgery. The hump (or bump) may be made of bone, cartilage, or a mixture of both. In addition to the hump there may be other imperfections in the... more
| Alexander Rivkin, M.D. |  |
How does injection rhinoplasty work?
Dr. Nacify and Dr. Pearson give good descriptions of this procedure that has gained much popularity in the last 4 years.
One further point is that this is a procedure that adds small volumes to very precise parts of the nose, depending on the... more
| David C. Pearson, MD |  |
Rhinoplasty - I want a smaller nose. Why do rhinoplasty surgeons suggest only minor changes?
As my colleagues have mentioned, there are many reasons why someone's nose cannot or should not be made as small as they'd want. Skin thickness and cartilage strength are two of the primary structural reasons that may limit the amount of change... more
| David C. Pearson, MD | |
Why is my nose the same size two weeks after an open rhinoplasty?
First and foremost, be sure to talk to your surgeon about the swelling and size. After all, only he or she has examined you and can give you a better idea of what to expect in your particular situation.
That said, two weeks post-op is still very... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
How much does rhinoplasty cost?
Rhinoplasty costs vary greatly from surgeon to surgeon and can depend on a number of variables:
Experience of the surgeon - needless to say, with rhinoplasty, you want a surgeon with plenty of experience
Amount of time the... more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Can my crooked nasal implant be fixed?
There are many reasons for an implant to look crooked but there are definitely ways to help. A thorough evaluation by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon would be necessary and it would be helpful but not absolutely necessary to have your old... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
How do I find the best rhinoplasty surgeon?
To increase your chances of having a good outcome after rhinoplasty these are some of the things to look for in a surgeon:
Performs a large number of rhinoplasty procedures per year (ideally over 100)
Has good before and after... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD |  |
Sculptra to fix loss of facial volume after nose surgery?
Hi Katie,
I have never seen turbinectomy or rhinoplasty result in loss of volume from the face. A syringe or two of Restylane, Juviderm, or Radiesse should be more than enough to restore youthful volume to your pretty face. If you... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
Asian rhinoplasty vs. western rhinoplasty - what's the difference?
Although there is great variation in Asian noses (North vs South), the typical Asian nose has the following features:
Weak tip cartilages
Small tip cartilages
Thick skin which lacks contour
Retracted columella
Wide flat... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
Will my doctor break my nose during a rhinoplasty?
Osteotomies (term used for breaking and repositioning of nasal bones in rhinoplasty) is actually one of the more simple maneuvers in rhinoplasty and does not necessarily correlate to an increase in pain although it does cause more bruising.
The... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
How do I minimize bruising from a rhinoplasty?
If you are an easy bruiser you will probably bruise after a rhinoplasty. There are a few guidelines:
To minimize bruising, you should avoid any/all medications and supplements on this list http://www.seattlerhinoplasty... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
Can rhinoplasty correct asymmetric nostrils?
Nostril asymmetry is a challenging problem but can be improved with advanced rhinoplasty techniques and cartilage grafting. At times the asymmetry of the nostrils may be due to deviation of the septum. This can be corrected... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
Rhinoplasty - will my nasal allergies affect the surgery or outcome?
Nasal allergies may flare up during the recovery period, making the nose more congested. There are a number of treatment options, the best being topical nasal steroids, which will help the congestion. If sneezing after a rhinoplasty... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
How much downtime should I expect after rhinoplasty surgery?
A tape dressing and a protective shell will cover the bridge of the nose for one week. With modern techniques, no packing is required inside the nose. There may be some discoloration and swelling around the eyes which will typically... more
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