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Open or Closed Rhinoplasty?
I went to a consultation with Dr. Graper in Charlotte, NC and he did some imaging on the computer to let me see how my nose should look once the...
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Male Rhinoplasty vs Female Rhinoplasty
I am a male considering rhinoplasty surgery, and I was wondering how a rhinoplasty is different for men compared to women.
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Rhinoplasty Plus Chin Augmentation (photo)
I'm considering a rhinoplasty to decrease the size of my nose along with chin augmentation to compensate for my weak chin. I have an overbite, but...
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Non Surgical Vs Surgical Rhinoplasty for Small Bump
Hi, I'd like to improve my nose a little bit. I have a small bump that has always bothered me in profile shots as well as quarter turned shots....
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Alar Base Reduction Vs Rhinoplasty: Which Has the Fastest Healing Time?
Is it faster to recover than other types of rhinoplasty? final result?
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What Hurts Less - Open Rhinoplasty or Closed Rhinoplasty?
I Want to Know What Hurts Less Open Rhinoplasty or Closed Rhinoplasty.
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Silicone Injections vs. Ear Cartilage for Nose Asymmetry?
What Are the Pros/cons of Getting Silicone Injections to Even Nose Symmetry Vs Ear Cartiledge Build Up/Rhino-Septo Revision?
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Can Radiesse Fill the Dent Left After Rhinoplasty?
I had rhinoplasty 8 months ago and my PS said that my cartilage had shifted a little. He recommended using Radiesse to fill in the dent on the one...
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Best Rhinoplasty Technique for Me
Hello. I have a very big nose and a bulbous tip I wonder what type of rhinoplasty fits me..open or closed ? Will I need stenting
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Which is Better- Open or Closed Rhinoplasty?
My son's nose has a bump (which he doesn't mind). He doesn't like that the hump protrudes on each side, and the front hangs down slightly. He would...
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Comparing Doctors?
I have seen some of your doctors speak highly of Dr. Gunter and Dr. Rohrich here in Dallas/Ft. Worth for "redo's" of nose surgery. I...
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Rhinoplasty for Medical Reasons Vs. for Cosmetic Reasons
I'm having surgery for medical reasons as I broke my nose in a fight and it affects my breathing, and was wondering if the surgeon would do...
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Rhinoplasty Woes - Cartilage or Silicone, Open or Closed Rhinoplasty?
I'm having rhinoplasty next week, i was adamant of having rib cartilage and doing closed rhinoplasty surgery. Because I'm an Asian, the doctor...
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Buccal Fat Vs Midface Lift Vs Fat Transfer Rhinoplasty
I want to do something about my face. I Don't know what. Should I get buccal fat removal and fat transfer or, a mid facelift? I had big cheeks as...
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Use of Filler After Unsuccessful Septo-Rhinoplasty - Doctor Recommendation for Orange County, CA
Had septo rhinoplasty 3wks ago. Unhappy that I have same problem as b4. Which is a curve on 1 side and straight on other. I don't want anything...
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Restylane Vs Rhinoplasty to Widen & Soften Face?
Hello, I have a long narrow face with undefined cheeks & cheek bones; therefore my face looks flat. My doctor has suggested restylane in my cheeks...
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What is a Septoplasty and a Bilteral Tubinectomy?
I was wondering what a septoplasty and a bilteral tubinectomy were?
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When is It Best to Use Your Own Cartilage for Rhinoplasty?
When is synthetic a better option for rhinoplasty? Is this only an option when natural cartilage failed on the first surgery and you need a revision,...
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Should I Get Alarplasty Along with Rhinoplasty? What Type of Result Should I Expect? (photo)
Hello doctors, I am certain about getting rhinoplasty because I have always had a rather bulbuous tip and wide nose (extended alars). I have a bump...
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Difference Between a Consultant and an Associate Plastic Surgeon?
Im looking for a good surgeon for rhinoplasty but I am not in America and i dont know how to find one who is fully qualified. What is the difference...
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For my "Boxy Tip" Do I Need Rhinoplasty or Tip-plasty? Thank You! (photo)
I am concerned about my bulbous tip especially from a 3/4 angle. My skin is thick enough. In your opinion do the bones need to be broken? Can a...
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Can a Good Rhinoplasty Be Done by a General Plastic Surgeon?
I've always heard that for a rhinoplasty that you need to go to a rhinoplasty specialist or facial cosmetic surgeon. I found a surgeon that is a...
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Whats the Difference Between a Columellar Strut and Nasal Spine Augmentation? (photo)
I was and am trying to get the result of whats in the picture. Ive had a premaxillary implant fitted a year ago to improve my nasalabial angle and it...
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Difference Between Rhinoplasty vs. Noseplasty?
What is the difference between rhinoplasty and noseplasty as seen in websites
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Difference Between a Plumping Graft and a Columellar Strut Graft?
I wanted to know if they are both used to increase the nasolabial angle and treat columellar retraction?
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What's Recommended for a Nose That Impedes Airflow: Septoplasty or Rhinoplasty?
Why do I hear that patients can improve breathing from either surgery?
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Closed Vs Open Rhinoplasty
Is closed rhinoplasty better than open rhinoplasty? In some answers to other questions on this site I've seen it mentioned that open rhinoplasty...
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Ear Cartilage and Fascia?
Generally speaking, how many millimeters can 1 ear cartilage augment (the bridge)? This number will vary but what is an approx. typical number? What...
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Closed or Open Rhinoplasty for 17 Year Old?
Hi, I'm a 17 year old Persian girl looking to have a primary rhinoplasty soon. I was wondering whether a closed or open rhinoplasty would be the...
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Rhinoplasty Grafting; Medpor vs Rib Graft?
Without looking at the infection or extrusion rate and basing this purely on aesthetics, when augmenting an ethnic nose - does using rib graft have a...
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Qualifications of a Surgeon for Rhinoplasty Procedure?
I am considering a rhinoplasty proceedure. I have looked into an ent surgeon and also a surgeon that has an oral and maxillo facial background. Both...
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Getting a Nasal Implant Versus Cartilage Grafting?
What Are the Pros and Cons of Getting a Nasal Implant Versus Cartilage Grafting?
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Are There Different Placements for Spreader Grafts?
I was reading an article that made it sound like spreader grafts can be placed internally or externally. I was wondering what the differece is between...
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Medpor Vs Silastic Comparison?
Advantage Medpor: * Tissue ingrowth decreases movement, which prevents erosion of the underlying bone * Tissue ingrowth permits access of the implant...
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What is an Engineered Rib? Is It Safe? How Long Will It Last?
A doctor gave me a choice to choose between a enginnered rib or my own rib cartilage to augment my nose. My nose is short and my skin is thick...
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What is the Difference Between a Rhinomanometry and a Nasal Resistance Test? Options For Breathing Difficulties?
Does a rhinomanometry identify which specific structures in the nose are causing nasal obstruction or just whether there is a problem? Are there any...
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Premaxillary and Paranasal Implants. What's the Difference? (photo)
I wanted to know what's the difference between premaxillary & paranasal implants. Their position andhow each of them will affect my my nostril...
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