The nasal width can be made narrower by making the angles of this triangle steeper at the point where the nostrils attach to the face. Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) provide rhinoplasty to patients in Houston, Texas, TX, and surrounding communities. Nasal Base Reduction A nose…
Upon viewing the facial profile, it becomes obvious that the nasolabial angle consists of two lines. The first line extends from the nose tip to the region above the upper lip while the second line runs from the upper lip to the bottom of the nose where the nostrils divide. The nose projection and the…
Nose projection is the distance that it projects outward from the point where it connects the upper lip to its tip. If the tip is excessively protuberant, it can have a significant effect on the overall appearance of the nose. A nose that is under-projected, on the other hand, looks too shallow. The condition may…
If the nasal tip lacks definition or is overly defined, it may not have a proper rotation. The cosmetic surgeon will modify the nose tip by reshaping the cartilage. In this procedure, they will pay close attention to the nose base as this affects the tension and rotation. Board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic…
In cases of facial trauma, almost 40 percent of bone injuries are nose fractures. The treatment commences with primary care, which involves evaluating the extent of the injury, assessing the reasons for the injury, and understanding the face and nose condition before the incident. A rhinoplasty cosmetic surgeon can effectively treat nasal fractures. Not…
People who have a nose that is shifted to one side of slightly crooked may consider rhinoplasty cosmetic surgery to straighten it. In this procedure, the surgeon will remove some cartilage or bone or physically move the tissue. A Splint may be Incorporated In addition, the surgeon may place a splint to hold the…
As a part of rhinoplasty plastic surgery, some patients may undergo dorsal hump or bump reduction. A variation of this condition, known as the pseudo-hump or low radix, creates the illusion of a major bump. The radix comprises the upper bony part of the nose. The radix, as well as the underlying cartilage, may be…
Rhinoplasty plastic surgery can be performed using various techniques, depending on the patient’s unique anatomical and cosmetic needs. During the pre-op consultation, the nose surgeon will assess the patient as a candidate for a particular rhinoplasty procedure. The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS), led by board certified plastic surgeons, provides nose reshaping surgery to…
For the past almost three decades, liposuction remains one of the top-ranked cosmetic procedures in the United States. Patients seeking to enhance their body contours and eliminate stubborn fatty deposits which do not respond to diet and exercise may consider liposuction plastic surgery. Patients commonly ask if liposuction can help them lose weight. At the…
Nasal polyps can range in color from brownish yellow to pink as well as occur in a variety of sizes. Initially, nasal polyps look like teardrops, and they slowly become bigger to appear similar to grapes on a stem. Polyps can develop in one or both nostrils at the same time and grow alone or…