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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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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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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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Posted June 01, 2022 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
When we consider the size of a nose, we think about its absolute size. However, it is not the absolute size of the nose that matters. Instead, we should think about the relative size of the nose compared to the face and other facial features. For instance, a nose that may appear too large in […]
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Posted May 12, 2022 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
As soon as a bone in your body breaks, the body responds to the injury and attempts to fix the bone. The time it takes for the bone to heal, and the repair’s quality depends on several factors: (1) severity of the fracture (e.g., clean break vs fragmented break) (2) size of the gap between […]
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Posted April 25, 2022 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Many patients present to a rhinoplasty consultation with a desire to make their nose look smaller. Often, they will point out a big hump or large nasal tip, but the size of the nostrils is often overlooked or difficult to describe. In many cases, nostril narrowing can further enhance the appearance of one’s nose. The […]
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Posted April 07, 2022 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
With the widespread use of smartphones equipped with increasingly sophisticated cameras, selfie photography has exploded in popularity in recent years. Because of its prominence in the center of the face, the nose has come under increasing scrutiny. Ironically, selfies seem to be frequently negatively evaluated despite the enthusiasm to take selfies. Consequentially, the number of patients who […]
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Posted March 25, 2022 in Accutane therapy
Accutane (Isotretinoin) is a well-established oral medication commonly prescribed for oily skin and severe acne patients. The medication significantly reduces skin sebum production by shrinking the oil glands of the face. Patients with thick sebaceous skin may notice a thinning of their nasal skin with Accutane therapy as well. However, Accutane has also been linked to […]
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Posted March 23, 2022 in Nasal Fracture, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
The nose is the prominent centerpiece of the face. As such, it is also highly susceptible to trauma. Injuries to the nose can be traumatic and stressful. Dr. Delaney will provide information about what to do when you have a suspected isolated nasal injury. If there is an open laceration on your nose or you […]
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Posted March 15, 2022 in Rhinoplasty Recovery
Patients who are better prepared for surgery tend to have smoother recoveries. Therefore, it is important for our patients to understand what to expect after nasal surgery. Dr. Delaney answers several common questions that relate to nasal surgery – Rhinoplasty (aka Nose job) and Septoplasty. How long does nasal surgery take? Typically, rhinoplasty lasts about […]
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