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What is the minimum age for teenage rhinoplasty?

Posted March 20, 2023 in Teenage Rhinoplasty

A recent study found that nearly half of the plastic surgeries performed on teenagers are rhinoplasties, making it the most popular adolescent plastic surgery procedure (1). However, one question that many people have is: when is the earliest age someone can have a rhinoplasty?

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Rhinoplasty (aka Nose Job) FAQs

Posted September 29, 2022 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Once you have narrowed your search to a few surgeons, consider scheduling a consultation. At the consultation, see if you ca n develop a rapport with the surgeon and if, together, you can develop a shared rhinoplasty vision that would make you happy. 

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Top 6 procedures that complement Rhinoplasty surgery in 2022

Posted September 22, 2022 in Chin Augmentation, Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Successful Rhinoplasty outcomes depend on the careful analysis of both the nose and the surrounding facial features. Despite increased public awareness and acceptance of rhinoplasty surgery, patients who present for nasal surgery rarely have examined their whole face. Rather, they have the notion that a singular feature, the nose, is the only aspect that could be improved.  […]

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Tips on how to prepare the perfect mustache dressing following nasal surgery

Posted August 30, 2022 in Rhinoplasty Recovery, Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Patients undergoing nasal surgery such as rhinoplasty or septoplasty will commonly have gauze dressing under their noses. Also known as a “mustache” dressing, this gauze is held in place by tape. As bloody and mucous discharge is expected after surgery, mustache dressings help absorb the drainage, so patients do not have to worry about always having […]

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Question: I’ve been told that I have a deviated septum. Now what?

Posted August 03, 2022 in Deviated Septum

The Nasal Septum Before we explore the significance of a deviated septum, it is important to understand the nasal septum better. The nasal septum is a midline structure that partitions the nasal cavity into left and right halves. The nasal septum facilitates proper laminar airflow during nasal breathing and supports the external nose. The septum […]

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Question: Can rhinoplasty reduce the size of a bulbous nose?

Posted July 25, 2022 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Answer: Yes! Nasal tip bulbosity is one of the most common nasal features that rhinoplasty patient seeks to change. The size of the nasal tip depends on several factors, including the size, strength, and configuration of the nasal cartilages, amount of tip support, and skin thickness. Rhinoplasty is an excellent procedure to reduce the size […]

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