Category: rhinoplasty

  Rhinoplasty remains as a very popular plastic surgery procedure. While changing the shape of one’s nose is a significant consideration, most patients find that the outcome of their rhinoplasty is usually satisfactory. But rhinoplasty is not a perfect operation and the chance of having something not quite right with how the nose looks after Read More…

  The changes that rhinoplasty surgery does to the outside of the nose can be both significant and appearance-changing. One of the very common postoperative hurdles that patients must get over besides swelling and bruising is nasal congestion. Even when the rhinoplasty is done only to cosmetic structures of the nose, some temporary nasal congestion Read More…

There are numerous ethnic noses (Asian and African-American)  that are characterized by having a low and wide nasal bridge. Such low nasal bridges are almost always associated with a tip of the nose that has poor definition and is wider and flatter. Rhinoplasty in this nose type requires the bridge and dorsal line to be Read More…

It is a common perception that our noses get bigger as we get older. I have been asked that very question many times in my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice. This perception is based on the belief that cartilage continues to grow even though our bones have long stopped growing. (in fact, our facial bones are Read More…

  Changing the shape of the nose through rhinoplasty surgery continues to be increasingly popular amongst African-Americans. The most common reasons sought for nasal improvement are lack of tip definition, wide nostrils,  flat bridge of the nose and breathing problems. The consistent theme is that the nose is broad and lacks a well-defined bridge and Read More…

Reconstruction of certain nasal deformities requires significant structural support. Despite the ease of use of synthetic implants, the use of cartilage is associated with minimal risk of severe implant problems such as infection or extrusion. In the very visible nose, this is a huge advantage. Infections and extrusions in the nose from foreign materials may Read More…

  Being a teenager is tough, but it can be a lot tougher if you don’t like your nose. While most teens deal with their physical imperfections with acne medication and trendy clothes,  a nose that is too big can not be easily camouflagued. Unfortunately, being ridiculed for a big nose is not uncommon. With Read More…

  Rhinoplasty surgery, in the purest sense of the term, implies changes to the external or visible parts of the nose. Since the appearance of the nose does not necessarily affect how it functions, your insurance will not cover any of the rhinoplasty procedure if the goal is to achieve an improved looking nose. For Read More…