A nose job, or rhinoplasty, is a common cosmetic procedure for those looking to improve the appearance of their nose. But not everyone knows the difference between open and closed rhinoplasty procedures. In this blog post, we’ll reveal the differences between open and closed rhinoplasty so you can make an informed decision when considering a…
Each race has aesthetic features that are specific to it. Every member of a particular race may not share these characteristics. But people who do sometimes seek plastic surgery to alter these features. Rhinoplasty is a popular procedure among patients whose ethnic characteristics include a broad nose. Individuals from African and Asian ethnicities often seek…
Alar adjustment is a surgical technique that reduces wide or flared nostrils. The outer edges of the nostrils are called the ala. In general, alar adjustment is usually undertaken along with width reduction. In this cosmetic surgery procedure, the surgeon can alter the level of tension that is creating the excessive width in the nostrils…
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…