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Antibiotic Use in Rhinoplasty

  Rhinoplasty is one of the most common aesthetic facial procedures that has good success for both patient and surgeon alike. Like many facial procedures, it enjoys a very low infection rate largely due to the excellent blood supply of the facial tissues. This is somewhat surprising given that it is a ‘contaminated’ procedure with Read More…

Complications in Rib Graft Rhinoplasty

While rhinoplasty is a very common aesthetic facial procedure around the world, most do not require a large amount of cartilage grafting. But certain types of augmentative rhinoplasties in some ethnic groups do (e.g., Asian noses) and only the ribs can supply an unlimited amount of donor cartilage. While some rhinoplasty surgeons feel very comfortable Read More…

Plastic Surgery Case Study: Female Teenage Rhinoplasty

Background: With its central position on the face, it is no surprise that the nose is often a major focus of a teen’s attention. The constant exposure to social media, a developing self-image and peer pressure to be attractive and popular can have a teen preoccupied with their appearance. The nose can often become a Read More…

Case Study: Male Hump Reduction Rhinoplasty

Background: Rhinoplasty surgery can create many changes to the shape of the nose from its union with the forehead up top down to the base of the nasal tip. One of the top three requested nasal changes is that of a hump or bump. A prominent nasal hump not only distracts from a pleasing nasal Read More…

Case Study: Revision Rhinoplasty for the Under Rotated Nose

Background: Rhinoplasty can create a diverse number of nose shape changes. One of the most commonly requested nose changes, particularly amongst women, is to have more tip rotation. (not hang so low) Overgrowth of the underlying caudal septum and long lower alar cartilages help create the length or amount of projection and rotationof the nasal Read More…

Nasal Tip Rotation and Projection in Rhinoplasty

  While there are many changes to the nose that can be done in rhinoplasty, one of the most significant and sought after is tip rotation. While tip position is very relevant to both genders, elevating and narrowing a low hanging tip is a particular focus for many female rhinoplasty patients. While it is well Read More…

Plastic Surgery Case Study: Teen Rhinoplasty

Background: Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery operations in teenagers. While the basics techniques of nasal reshaping in teen rhinoplasty are no different than that in adults, there are numerous unique aspects to it that influence its timing and potential interpretation of the results. Teen rhinoplasty is usually very seasonal, with teenagers Read More…

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