From the front, I'm ok with my face, but from the side, I hate it. What procedures would balance my face? I was thinking a chin implant; I have a slight malocclussion with overbite, but my dentist says it's too slight to consider surgery. With regards to Rhinoplasty, can my nose be made to slope downwards, like a right angle, as I seem to have a really low bridge and I fear getting the hump removed will flatten my profile even more? Thank you for any answers, any advice is highly valued!
December 28, 2017
Answer: Profile changes Emily, Thanks for your question. You are spot on with a lot of issues. I think only taking the hump down would leave the nose too flat. In your case some augmentation of the radix area (often with fascia or cartilage) along with slight bump removal are helpful. It is important to maintain harmony with the nasal tip which may change with surgery depending on your goals, and some standardized photographs. Regarding the occlusion and chin, I do think the chin is underprojected. And you may benefit from a small chin implant at the time of nasal surgery (this is fairy common). Balancing the chin with the nose will make the nose appear smaller and give a good balance to the face. A consultation with standard photographs and an exam is best to give more details about what might be best in your case.Good luck.
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December 28, 2017
Answer: Profile changes Emily, Thanks for your question. You are spot on with a lot of issues. I think only taking the hump down would leave the nose too flat. In your case some augmentation of the radix area (often with fascia or cartilage) along with slight bump removal are helpful. It is important to maintain harmony with the nasal tip which may change with surgery depending on your goals, and some standardized photographs. Regarding the occlusion and chin, I do think the chin is underprojected. And you may benefit from a small chin implant at the time of nasal surgery (this is fairy common). Balancing the chin with the nose will make the nose appear smaller and give a good balance to the face. A consultation with standard photographs and an exam is best to give more details about what might be best in your case.Good luck.
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June 6, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi Emily!I would recommend consulting with at least two board certified facial plastic surgeons. Following is what to be prepared to ask for during your consultations: 1. Ask about his/her experience performing rhinoplasties. This is important to know since you want to ensure that the doctor has performed enough rhinoplasties that he will be able to handle any issues that may occur during your surgery. But don’t rely on numbers alone. Someone who has learned to tie their shoes incorrectly may tie them that way a thousand times. But someone who learned to tie shoes correctly may have only tied them a hundred times. 2. Talk to previous patients. Your plastic surgeon should give you the names and contact information of previous patients who have undergone a procedure similar to the one you’re considering. Finding out what a patient has experienced and how she feels about the results can set your mind at ease and give you a good idea of what to expect. 3. Request computer imaging. Computer Imaging allows one to preview one’s surgical results BEFORE the surgery. One of the newest and most illustrative tools that surgeons can now employ is the use of computer-generated imaging (CGI) to illustrate the anticipated results of a Rhinoplasty procedure. In previous years, both surgeon and patient had to wait until the post-surgery swelling in the nose receded to see if the procedure's results met with their expectations. Today, surgeons can illustrate what the post-surgery nasal structure will look like with the click of a computer mouse. You can also use the computer imaging to show possible results for the chin implant and any other features you'd like altered. 4. Get the surgical gameplan. Every surgeon works in his/her own way. The consultation is the time to ask questions about what to expect during surgery: What does your surgeon plan to do and how does he/she plan to do it? How long will the surgery last? What type of sedation will be used? Will the surgery be performed in her office or at a hospital? How long will it take to recover? How soon after surgery can you go back to work or exercise? How will she handle your pre- and post-operative treatment? What is included in the cost of the surgery and what, if anything, might be extra? Information should be explained to you in easy-to-understand language. If you don’t understand something, ask questions. 5. Discuss potential risks and complications. Assess your comfort level. Once you have meet with prospective plastic surgeons and interacted with their staffs, you have a pretty good understanding of how plastic surgery can enhance your appearance and what the doctor can and can’t do. You may have come to the realization that each surgeon you consulted reached similar conclusions about your surgery and the results you can expect. The computer images you viewed may have been quite similar, too. Take a deep breath and examine your feelings about rhinoplasty and the surgeons you’ve met. Good luck! Dr. S.
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June 6, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi Emily!I would recommend consulting with at least two board certified facial plastic surgeons. Following is what to be prepared to ask for during your consultations: 1. Ask about his/her experience performing rhinoplasties. This is important to know since you want to ensure that the doctor has performed enough rhinoplasties that he will be able to handle any issues that may occur during your surgery. But don’t rely on numbers alone. Someone who has learned to tie their shoes incorrectly may tie them that way a thousand times. But someone who learned to tie shoes correctly may have only tied them a hundred times. 2. Talk to previous patients. Your plastic surgeon should give you the names and contact information of previous patients who have undergone a procedure similar to the one you’re considering. Finding out what a patient has experienced and how she feels about the results can set your mind at ease and give you a good idea of what to expect. 3. Request computer imaging. Computer Imaging allows one to preview one’s surgical results BEFORE the surgery. One of the newest and most illustrative tools that surgeons can now employ is the use of computer-generated imaging (CGI) to illustrate the anticipated results of a Rhinoplasty procedure. In previous years, both surgeon and patient had to wait until the post-surgery swelling in the nose receded to see if the procedure's results met with their expectations. Today, surgeons can illustrate what the post-surgery nasal structure will look like with the click of a computer mouse. You can also use the computer imaging to show possible results for the chin implant and any other features you'd like altered. 4. Get the surgical gameplan. Every surgeon works in his/her own way. The consultation is the time to ask questions about what to expect during surgery: What does your surgeon plan to do and how does he/she plan to do it? How long will the surgery last? What type of sedation will be used? Will the surgery be performed in her office or at a hospital? How long will it take to recover? How soon after surgery can you go back to work or exercise? How will she handle your pre- and post-operative treatment? What is included in the cost of the surgery and what, if anything, might be extra? Information should be explained to you in easy-to-understand language. If you don’t understand something, ask questions. 5. Discuss potential risks and complications. Assess your comfort level. Once you have meet with prospective plastic surgeons and interacted with their staffs, you have a pretty good understanding of how plastic surgery can enhance your appearance and what the doctor can and can’t do. You may have come to the realization that each surgeon you consulted reached similar conclusions about your surgery and the results you can expect. The computer images you viewed may have been quite similar, too. Take a deep breath and examine your feelings about rhinoplasty and the surgeons you’ve met. Good luck! Dr. S.
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