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Young Faces Demand Rhinoplasty

October 22nd, 2012

Summary: Rhinoplasty, or cosmetic surgery to the nose, is the most common procedure performed on children under the age of 19. This can be an incredibly successful and life changing opportunity for kids and it is important to know all of the facts. Read the rest of this entry »

Understanding Your Deviated Septum

October 14th, 2012

Summary: If you have difficulties with breathing or sleeping, it is very possible that these issues are being caused by a deviated septum. Understanding nasal complications can help you take the actions necessary to correct your issues and live a healthy, beautiful life. Read the rest of this entry »

Rhinoplasty for Men

August 20th, 2012

Summary: There are new faces popping up in the world of nasal cosmetic surgery and it’s those of men! More and more males today are requesting rhinoplasty procedures to correct or enhance their most predominant facial feature. Read the rest of this entry »

Insuring Your Nose

August 17th, 2012

Summary: There are several corrective procedures that are covered by insurance. If you are about to undergo nasal surgery, you may be surprised at all the procedures that have got you covered! Read the rest of this entry »

Hope Exisits: Revision Rhinoplasty Can Help

March 18th, 2012

Summary: We all go into our cosmetic surgery procedures hoping for amazing results. Most of the time we achieve them, but sometimes doctors don’t give you those perfect results after the first surgery. Nothing is your fault, and you do not have to suffer in silence. Revision rhinoplasty procedures are extremely common and can perfect mistakes left by primary nasal surgeries, as well as fix that over-worked look you may have gotten from having too many corrective surgeries.

Taking That Leap

The risks associated with cosmetic surgery is one of the scariest parts of the decision making process. While our results usually turn out exactly as we wished for, there are sometimes that doctors just don’t get it right the first time. Whether your surgeon took too much during your first procedure, or several corrective procedures have left you with an over-worked look, revision surgery can and will help. Cosmetic surgeons are trained to fix even the worst mistakes, and giving up never has to be an option. When your nose is in the right hands, you can rest assured that you will look better. Don’t live with the imperfect initial results of your plastic surgery disaster. The results of one (or more…) bad nose jobs can almost always be corrected.

Perfecting Those Imperfections

Revision surgeons can fix the damage done to your nose, regardless of what has been done to it by prior procedures. Below is a list of common blunders that revision rhinoplasty can help to repair:

  • Repairing abnormal, twisted,  or pointy nasal tips
  • Restoring over-operated noses back to a more natural look
  • Altering profiles after bad results from a primary surgery
  • Many other plastic surgery mistakes…

 

The Right Questions are Critical

The key to having the perfect revision surgery is finding the perfect revision rhinoplasty surgeon. It seems like an impossible task, but armed with the right questions you can sort through the candidates and find the doctor that is perfect for your needs. Some of the most important questions to ask include:

The perfect revision surgeon is the best bet at getting the perfect revision results. The task of finding them may seem daunting, but by asking the right questions your search for the doctor who will bring you the results you desire will be easier than you think. Below are some critical questions you must ask:

  • How often to patients return to you with concerns about their results?
  • What types of revision work have you done in the past?
  • What is the average rate of revision after your cosmetic surgeries?
  • Do you have before and after pictures of your revision work?

Great surgeons will give you modest answers to these questions. No Manhattan plastic surgeon performs perfectly every time, and the most important trait in a cosmetic surgeon is that you trust them and feel comfortable and safe in their hands. Reviewing their before and after pictures, as well as finding out stats about their previous procedures, will set you up for success with your own revision surgery.

Revisions Bring Hope

Doctors can almost always fix your prior surgical mistakes. Sometimes they may say that they can’t do anything because of the scarring left behind by several other procedures. This is only true in very rare instances. Once you find the right doctor to perform your revision procedure, you can rest assured that you will get the results that you deserve. Cosmetic surgeons who specialize in revision surgery are dedicated to giving you beautiful, lasting results. Don’t suffer anymore thinking that your last results have to be your final ones. Even those who have had several corrective procedures can still have a beautiful nose. Hope is here.

Rhinoplasy: The Latest Trend For… Men?

January 16th, 2012

Summary: Every year, thousands head to their doctors to enhance or correct their nose. For the first time ever, trends are starting to show that men are making up a large portion of those who are seeking rhinoplasty procedures.

Not Just For Women Anymore

Cosmetic Surgery is often times thought of as women’s stuff. It is true that more and more women every year are electing to have some form of plastic surgery, but they are definitely not the only ones. The trends are showing that men are starting to jump on the band wagon, and among the most popular procedures for guys are rhinoplasty, often referred to as “nose jobs.” Their reasons are numerous, and men are starting to head to their plastic surgeon for nasal surgery consultations in droves. It’s hard to say what exactly set this trend in motion, but male rhinoplasty cases are undoubtedly gaining momentum.

The Numbers Are In

Rhinoplasty is the number 2 most requested cosmetic procedure requested by men today, and is only marginally edged out for first place by liposuction. For women, rhinoplasty is only the 6th most common procedure. Why are an increasing amount of men going under the knife to alter the look of their noses?  To look as good as they feel! Men are no longer afraid to alter their outer appearance to match their inner mood, and many men today are not happy with their noses imperfections- whether it be a large bump, a drooping tip, a narrow shape, or corrective surgery to open up the breathing passages.

So Many Reasons Why

Rhinoplasty is a procedure that can be used for health reasons as well as aesthetic reasons. Some of the reasons men are choosing rhinoplasty include:

  • Repairing a deviated septum
  • Correcting breathing issues which cause snoring/sleep apnea
  • Sculpting a more pleasing profile

Aesthetically, trends show that men are not seeking feminine shaped noses… they are looking to enhance their own noses and keep a masculine profile. With the emphasis on looks becoming increasingly popular in today’s society, it really isn’t that much of a surprise that men are starting to follow in women’s footsteps to the surgeons office.

Past, Present, Future

Historically, more women have participated in cosmetic surgery because many feel the pressures to look beautiful effect their gender more than men. Today, this is not necessarily the case. With attractive males gracing billboards and the covers of magazines, the pressures to be perfect are being placed on males, too. The trend for male rhinoplasty cases is expected to sore, and as technology advances and makes procedures safer and more efficient, the spike in all cosmetic procedures is expected to continue to soar.

Things to Consider

Rhinoplasty can be a challenging procedure on the male nose because the skin is thicker and typically their noses will stay swollen longer after surgery than a females will. There are always risks and complications possible, so it is important to discuss these issues with your doctor before you go ahead with a cosmetic procedure. However, with technology advancing every day, plastic surgery is not only becoming safer- it’s becoming more popular, too. You can see this with the spike in men electing to have nose jobs. Obviously men nose best!

Rhinoplasty: Cure the Internal and the External

December 9th, 2011

Summary: Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular procedures in the cosmetic surgery world. Corrections can be made to the nose for purposes of aesthetics, as well as being able to cure some pretty major problems due to a trauma or injury to the face. Nasal plastic surgery will give you incredible results, no matter what your motivation!

Amazing Results Every Time

Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic alteration surgery that corrects the appearance of the nose. It is a highly individualized procedure because the final results can be incredibly dramatic to the overall look of your face. Some patients undergo a rhinoplasty procedure because they are simply unhappy with the way their nose looks, while others undergo the procedure because they need it for corrective purposes. No matter what the rational may be, rhinoplasty is one of the most common alterations available and it can and will work wonders on your nose and face.

So Many Reasons

Rhinoplasties are often done for both cosmetic and corrective purposes. They follow the same procedural steps- all that varies is the reasons behind the rhinoplasty. Listed below are examples of why a patient may choose this cosmetic procedure:

Cosmetic:

  • Ethnic rhinoplasty cases are often due to the nose being disproportionate to the face. Corrections are made to the nose to make a more aesthetically balanced overall look.
  • For those cases that are primarily cosmetic, rhinoplasty is an extremely common surgery. Often times the nose is the feature we dislike the most on your face, and because size and shape can vary so dramatically, nasal surgeries have become incredibly popular to alter the appearance of the face.

Functional:

  • Nose surgery can correct complications resulting from facial trauma or injury. If an accident has left you with a broken nose, cartilage can be taken from other areas to reconstruct your nose back to its natural shape.
  • This procedure can be used to correct a whole lot of issues associated with breathing and sleep. Rhinoplasty can open your air waves and fix a deviated septum. Often times this can improve several issues- including eliminating sleep apnea.

Collecting All the Data

Whether it is for matters of form or function- cosmetic alternations to your nose can leave you with the results you’ve been wishing for but never thought were possible. If you are looking for cosmetic improvement, you may want to choose a doctor based on his beautiful final results. If you are undergoing a rhinoplasty procedure for purposes that are more functional, your physician may be able to recommend a good plastic surgeon known for corrective surgery. Rhinoplasty can improve your nose’s shape, size, overall function- as well as curing some health concerns associated with nasal deformities. Because of this, doctors have diverse backgrounds when it comes to the surgery. Doing your research with insure that your results are what you’ve been dreaming of.

Looking and Feeling Better Forever

Rhinoplasty is one of the most diverse forms of cosmetic surgery in Chicago and every year it is requested by thousands of patients just like you. They all have their unique reasons why rhinoplasty is right for them, and regardless of your own personal motivation, chances are nasal surgery will change your life for the better. Talk to your doctor about achieving that great look you’ve wanted for years. Your perfect nose may be just a phone call away!

Modern Rhinoplasty in Connecticut

November 8th, 2011

Rhinoplasty, when properly performed should look very natural.  In addition, contrary to popular belief, breathing through the nose and congestion should improve significantly with rhinoplasty surgery.  Typically, people think of nasal surgery as reducing the dorsum or bridge of the nose.  This is not necessarily true.  Work is frequently done to define the tip of the nose, repair the symmetry, or refine the base of the nose.  Surgery can be performed to repair the nasal valve, or the opening to the nose, which can improve sleep, breathing, and exercise related nasal function.  If properly documented, medical insurance can be used to repair external nose related breathing disorders.  Of course, cosmetic nasal problems are never covered by medical insurance.  At times, a hybrid approach can be utilized, where cosmetic and functional problems are addressed.  Nasal septoplasty is an important component of nasal reconstruction and reshaping.  Many surgeons believe that the septal postion is the key to nasal structure.  The septum is also a key component to nasal breathing, tip position and definition, and the size of the nasal bridge.  Repair of the damaged nasal septum is a frequently performed part of rhinoplasty surgery here in Westport, CT.

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