my greatest fear of a nose job is the doctor snapping my nose. Thats not urban legend is it, that doctors break your nose during nose surgery?
Answer: Reason to break the nasal bones during rhinoplasty
Many people are concerned that they will have their nasal bones fractured during rhinoplasty. So, why would this need to be done in some cases and not in others? The simple answer is that when taking down a nasal hump, it is important to narrowing the nasal bones in order the close the "open roof" created during hump reduction. Without this step the nose will appear too wide. The other general reason is to straighten the nose when it is crooked. When tip work is the only thing that is needed, it is typically unnecessary to break the bones. Recovery is prolonged a little as of a result and bruising is more common when the bones have to be broken.
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Many people are concerned that they will have their nasal bones fractured during rhinoplasty. So, why would this need to be done in some cases and not in others? The simple answer is that when taking down a nasal hump, it is important to narrowing the nasal bones in order the close the "open roof" created during hump reduction. Without this step the nose will appear too wide. The other general reason is to straighten the nose when it is crooked. When tip work is the only thing that is needed, it is typically unnecessary to break the bones. Recovery is prolonged a little as of a result and bruising is more common when the bones have to be broken.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Piezo technique for Rhinoplasty. In my practice, I use an open technique called Piezo. The device I use for this technique works with special ultrasonic waves and vibrations and it only works on bone tissue and stops when it touches soft tissue. With the Piezo technique, I resize and reshape the nasal structure with no trauma to the surrounding soft tissues and the bone. Therefore, your nose will not be broken. With this technique pain, bruising, and swelling will be minimal and recovery time is faster. Hope this helps.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Piezo technique for Rhinoplasty. In my practice, I use an open technique called Piezo. The device I use for this technique works with special ultrasonic waves and vibrations and it only works on bone tissue and stops when it touches soft tissue. With the Piezo technique, I resize and reshape the nasal structure with no trauma to the surrounding soft tissues and the bone. Therefore, your nose will not be broken. With this technique pain, bruising, and swelling will be minimal and recovery time is faster. Hope this helps.
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August 18, 2016
Answer: Osteotomies may be required during rhinoplasty to narrow your nose after removal of a dorsal hump. The bridge of your nose resembles an A-framed roof top which is narrow at the peak, and wide at the base. When a rhinoplasty surgeon removes a dorsal hump, your frontal appearance may widen, and this may be referred to as an "open roof deformity". Closure of the open roof, or narrowing the upper 2/3 of your nose after hump removal typically involves osteotomies. Infracture of nasal bones is performed in a controlled fashion and leads to the majority of bruising and swelling postoperatively. Osteotomies do not lead to a more painful postoperative experience, however. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
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Answer: Osteotomies may be required during rhinoplasty to narrow your nose after removal of a dorsal hump. The bridge of your nose resembles an A-framed roof top which is narrow at the peak, and wide at the base. When a rhinoplasty surgeon removes a dorsal hump, your frontal appearance may widen, and this may be referred to as an "open roof deformity". Closure of the open roof, or narrowing the upper 2/3 of your nose after hump removal typically involves osteotomies. Infracture of nasal bones is performed in a controlled fashion and leads to the majority of bruising and swelling postoperatively. Osteotomies do not lead to a more painful postoperative experience, however. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
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December 17, 2014
Answer: Not always necessary Breaking bones is only necessary if you need to reshape a particular part of the nose, such as to narrow the bridge. It is not aways done as sometimes cartilage or soft tissue manipulation is sufficient to achieve specific aesthetic concerns. In addition, if your nose is broken, it is done very carefully and accurately, so that the break can be controlled. It's not like getting punched in the nose or something like that.
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Answer: Not always necessary Breaking bones is only necessary if you need to reshape a particular part of the nose, such as to narrow the bridge. It is not aways done as sometimes cartilage or soft tissue manipulation is sufficient to achieve specific aesthetic concerns. In addition, if your nose is broken, it is done very carefully and accurately, so that the break can be controlled. It's not like getting punched in the nose or something like that.
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March 19, 2014
Answer: Nasal Infracture Varies From Patient to Patient Rhinoplasty surgery varies from patient to patient and depends on a variety of factors. Not every patient requires nasal infracture (breaking the nose), but for some patients it’s absolutely essential and without infracture it would be impossible to obtain a good result. Patients undergoing rhinoplasty require a comprehensive evaluation. This requires physical examination and review of pictures from multiple angles. In your case, it’s difficult to make a treatment recommendation without this information. As a general rule it’s usually necessary to perform an infracture when large humps are present or when the nasal bridge is wide. When isolated nasal tip abnormalities are present surgical infracture can usually be avoided. It’s not unusual for patients to be afraid of having their nose broken during surgery. Unfortunately for many patients meeting their aesthetic goals requires infracture. When infracture is performed there may be slightly more swelling and bruising. Patients usually have minimal pain and discomfort following this maneuver. If you’re considering rhinoplasty, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to help you formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
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Answer: Nasal Infracture Varies From Patient to Patient Rhinoplasty surgery varies from patient to patient and depends on a variety of factors. Not every patient requires nasal infracture (breaking the nose), but for some patients it’s absolutely essential and without infracture it would be impossible to obtain a good result. Patients undergoing rhinoplasty require a comprehensive evaluation. This requires physical examination and review of pictures from multiple angles. In your case, it’s difficult to make a treatment recommendation without this information. As a general rule it’s usually necessary to perform an infracture when large humps are present or when the nasal bridge is wide. When isolated nasal tip abnormalities are present surgical infracture can usually be avoided. It’s not unusual for patients to be afraid of having their nose broken during surgery. Unfortunately for many patients meeting their aesthetic goals requires infracture. When infracture is performed there may be slightly more swelling and bruising. Patients usually have minimal pain and discomfort following this maneuver. If you’re considering rhinoplasty, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to help you formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Does the nose have to be broken during rhinoplasty?
Breaking the nasal bones, or controlled infracturing, during rhinoplasty is a delicate and refined technique to narrow the bridge of the nose. If a large hump is taken down, the bridge may look like the top of an aircraft carrier. The nasal bones then need to be brought in to round off the edges. This creates a more refined and natural appearance.
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Answer: Does the nose have to be broken during rhinoplasty?
Breaking the nasal bones, or controlled infracturing, during rhinoplasty is a delicate and refined technique to narrow the bridge of the nose. If a large hump is taken down, the bridge may look like the top of an aircraft carrier. The nasal bones then need to be brought in to round off the edges. This creates a more refined and natural appearance.
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