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The Increasing Numbers of Men Undergoing Plastic Surgery

While men still make up a relatively small minority of patients having plastic surgery and office-based cosmetic procedures (< 20%), those numbers have been steadily increasing since 2000. The top male cosmetic procedures in my experience include liposuction, rhinoplasty, gynecomastia reduction, and blepharoplasty. It is no surprise that liposuction remains the top procedure for men Read More…

The Importance of Computer Predictions in Rhinoplasty Surgery

  Rhinoplasty is not only one of the most frequently performed cosmetic facial procedures but is also the most demanding. Despite the fact that the nose is not altogether that large compared to the overall size of the entire face and skull, its prominence in the center of the face guarantees that even the smallest Read More…

Implants vs. Cartilage for Augmentation Rhinoplasty

  Augmentation Rhinoplasty – Implant vs. Cartilage Grafts Rhinoplasty in certain ethnic groups, such as African-Americans, Asians, and some Hispanics, may often involve building up the bridge of the nose. (dorsal augmentation) Because the bridge of the nose is long and often requires a fair amount of thickness to have a visible effect, the use Read More…

Tip Rhinoplasty Using Cartilage Grafts

  One of the three main areas to modify in a rhinoplasty is the nasal tip. The nasal tip is a very elegant structure that has a remarkable amount of anatomical detail from its size, shape, and symmetry of both halves to its amount of projection and its relationship to the nostril and nasal base. Read More…

Types of Mexican-American (Hispanic) Rhinoplasties

Mexican American (Hispanic) Rhinoplasty in Indianapolis Hispanics represent the largest minority in the U.S and continue to grow. In Indianapolis in 1990, the estinate of Hispanics was 5,000, by 2000 that estimated number had grown to 50,000, and I am certain that it is higher now. As a result, I have seen more Hispaniscs in Read More…

The Challenges of Ethnic (Non-Caucasian) Rhinoplasty

Ethnic Rhinoplasty in Indianapolis One of the most sought after operations in non-Caucasians is that of rhinoplasty. (nose reshaping) Certain ethnic groups have features to their noses that are different from the more Caucasian ‘Roman’ nose. It is necessary, therefore, to approach each ethnic group’s nose individually and aim to have a better balance of Read More…

The Value of Computer Imaging in Rhinoplasty

  Rhinoplasty (nose) surgery is one of the most sought after procedures for cosmetic facial changes. The prominence of the nose in the center of the face guarantees that any change done to it will have an impact on overall facial appearance. Because of its facial importance, it is very helpful for a patient to Read More…

Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty

  In rhinoplasty surgery in the aesthetic patient, there has been an historic debate about an open vs. a closed approach to operating on the bone and cartilage components of the nose. To the patient, however, this is a foreign concept and most have never thought about how their rhinoplasty surgery would be done. While Read More…

A Natural Rhinoplasty Result

IMPROVED RHINOPLASTY – MORE NATURAL, BETTER SHAPE Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping surgery, nose job) can decrease the size and shape of the nose, narrow the nostrils, and make the tip more refined and uplifted. Most commonly, it is performed to remove a hump on the bridge of the nose or to make the tip of the Read More…

Basic Concepts of Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Maintaining Ethnic Appearance in Nose Surgery As the cultural makeup of the United States continues to change, people of all ethnic groups represent an increasing number of patients seeking plastic surgery. One of the sought after operations is that of rhinoplasty. Ethnic groups have certain characteristics to their noses (outer appearance) that is quite different Read More…

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