Common Corrections Made By Rhinoplasty Surgeons
The Size of the Nose
Even though your bones stop growing at a certain point, cartilage continues to grow throughout your entire lifetime, which is why you often notice older people with larger noses and ears. Sometimes the size of the nose is also determined by genetics and can result is a too-large or too-small nose before you even reach your 40s. Ideally, the size of your nose should be proportional to the rest of your features so that it keeps your face balanced. Noses that are too large can be reduced in size by removing some of the cartilage and narrowing its width. Noses that are too small can be increased in size using implants or grafts on the nasal bridge or tip.
The Shape of the Nasal Tip
The very end of your nose is often one of the most noticeable features. Not only does it stick out the furthest from your face, it also helps complete your profile when you’re viewed from the side. When the nasal tip has an odd shape or size, it draws a lot of negative attention. Rhinoplasty surgeons can change the shape and size of the tip by changing the shape of the underlying cartilage or using an implant.
The Projection of the Nasal Tip
Nasal tips also have a tendency to over- or under-project from the face. When the tip over-projects, the nose can look larger or a little droopy. Rhinoplasty can help with this by removing excess cartilage and refining the tip so that it looks normal. On the flip side, if the tip doesn’t project far enough, the nose can look little like a pig snout. The tip can be moved downward using cartilage grafts or implants and altering the external soft tissue.
The Height of the Nasal Bridge
The bridge of the nose is important in giving the nose its definition. A bridge that is too high or humped makes the nose look larger and misshapen, while a bridge that is too low causes the nose to blend in with the rest of the face. The nasal bridge can be lowered by removing excess cartilage and raised using cartilage grafts or implants.
The Deviated Septum
The septum is easily one of the most common functional corrections in rhinoplasty because they are easily broken or distorted from injuries or other trauma. When the septum isn’t nice and straight, it can cause problems with breathing and make the outside of the nose look crooked. Septums can be straightened out with rhinoplasty and set in place with splints while they heal. The septum can also be rebuilt with a cartilage graft.
The Botched Nose Job
At least one in five rhinoplasty patients go back for another rhinoplasty procedure after the previous one has healed. Some of them aren’t happy with how their previous procedure turned out and others have a truly disastrous nose. Revision rhinoplasty is a procedure that specifically addresses the mistakes or mishaps that may have occurred as a result of a previous rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty from Dr. Nassif
Any or all of these issues can be present on a patient’s nose, but each patient will have their own unique needs. Five different patients that need their nasal bridge raised will still have a slightly different procedure from one another. Choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon who has experience dealing with a wide range of problems on a wide range of patients will be your best bet at getting a nose that you are truly happy with.
Dr. Paul Nassif of Beverly Hills, CA has long been considered one of the greatest rhinoplasty experts in the country. He has been performing rhinoplasty surgery for over twenty years on thousands of patients from around the world. His expertise in the rhinoplasty field includes ethnic rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and original rhinoplasty. Dr. Nassif is often recognized by his fellow surgeons and, more importantly, his patients for creating beautiful and natural-looking noses.
To schedule a rhinoplasty consultation with the doctor who is Trusted with Noses Worldwide, call (310) 275-2467. You can also check out patient reviews and Before and After photos from previous rhinoplasty patients here on our site.