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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
- Introduction
A surgical procedure to reshape the nose, Rhinoplasty is a well trusted procedure sought by both men and women.
A better balance
Most people considering rhinoplasty want to bring the size and shape of their nose into better balance with their face. Many have been teased about their noses since they were children, and they are eager to correct characteristics that have caused them years of embarrassment. They want a nose that compliments their other features rather than dominating their appearance.
About rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a well-established procedure that has been helping men and women feel more attractive and self confident for years.
One of the most popular forms of aesthetic surgery, it may be done in two different ways:
- In closed rhinoplasty, all incisions required to reshape the tip and bridge of the nose are placed inside the nostrils. As a result there are generally no external scars, unless the size of the nostrils is also reduced (alar base reduction.) In this situation, there may be small scars in the furrow between the nostril and the lip. If the tip of the nose requires considerable reshaping, a small scar under the midline of the nose may also be necessary.
- In open rhinoplasty in addition to the incisions inside the nostrils, there is a small incision placed on the columella (the small bridge of skin between the nostrils.) Some surgeons prefer this approach because it gives them greater control if intricate reshaping is required for the cartilages in the tip of the nose. The advent of computer simulation in the preparation for surgery, leads to greater accuracy of the planning process and therefore higher expectations from the patient. Our practice believes open tip rhinoplasty offers a more accurate way of achieving these specific targets.
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