The word “rhinoplasty” can refer to a variety of procedures. Some patients want to straighten their nose, some want to improve their breathing, some want to adjust the direction of the nasal tip, and some want to change the nose’s overall size. With so many types of cosmetic and functional requests, the best plastic surgeons must develop various techniques to fulfill the patient’s personal goals.
All nose reshaping procedures fit into two categories: open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty. Below, the team at Facial Aesthetic Concepts in Orange County explains the differences between these approaches.
Open Rhinoplasty
Open rhinoplasty, also known as external rhinoplasty, […]
Rhinoplasty, perhaps better known as a nose job, is one of the most performed plastic surgeries in the U.S. due to its ability to improve the patient’s confidence as well as the appearance of his or her face. Because of the superior surgical skills of our two Double Board-Certified plastic surgeons — Dr. Bryan Brandon and Dr. Richard Gangnes — the team at Facial Aesthetic Concepts meets with a lot of patients who want to learn more about rhinoplasty. Here’s what we look for in a good candidate for the procedure: (more…)
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No matter the issue with your nose’s appearance — be it size, shape or symmetry — rhinoplasty can help. The double-board-certified plastic surgeons at Facial Aesthetic Concepts discuss various changes rhinoplasty can make to your nose. (more…)
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What is rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty (a.k.a. a nose job) is a rather uncomplicated surgical procedure meant to improve the structure and the shape of your nose. It’s also a virtually pain-free surgery because of the anesthetics that are used.
For the most part, the rationale behind opting for such procedure can be put into two main categories:
To correct breathing issues due to nasal imperfections.
To greatly improve the visual appearance of the nose.
However, in today’s post we’re going to take a closer look at nose reshaping done for purely cosmetic reasons.
What Is Rhinoplasty? The Meaning Is Simpler Than You Think
What is Rhinoplasty? It […]