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Category Archives: Rhinoplasty

Is Open or Closed Rhinoplasty Best for Me?

There are two traditional techniques used for rhinoplasty procedures: Closed, in which incisions are made inside of the nostrils Open, in which incisions are made both inside and outside the nostrils While open rhinoplasty may be necessary in some situations, board-certified Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai has found the closed technique to be suitable […]

Study Finds a Third of Rhinoplasty Patients Have BDD

According to a study in this month’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, about a third of rhinoplasty candidates show symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).  BDD is a psychological disorder that prevents people from seeing themselves as they are. Instead, they see a distorted version of themselves, one that has often significant deformities. BDD is […]

Cosmetic Surgery Still Flourishing

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is a not-for-profit organization that provides consumer and professional information and conducts meetings and conferences for cosmetic surgeons and others. Recently they did a large survey of cosmetic surgery procedures done in the U.S. The survey found that despite the sagging economy, over 17 million procedures were performed […]

Cosmetic Surgery Conference Today in Phuket

Phuket is a small island off the coast of Thailand, where the country extends down in a narrow isthmus to the Malay Peninsula. It is a province of Thailand and a beautiful holiday spot. Today, about 300 cosmetic surgeons are gathered there to discuss nose surgery – rhinoplasty. They are at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia […]

Irradiated Rib Cartilage Used in Rhinoplasty

Doctors have been searching for the ideal grafting material to use in rhinoplasties and perhaps they have now found it. A person’s own cartilage has often been the best choice, but too often there is not enough of it, or it is too thin, or there may be a problem at the location where it […]

Improving the Nose and Ears

Has there ever been a time or a culture where women did not want to look their best? If so, historians, anthropologists and archaelogists have not yet found it. There have always been beauty aids in use, whether paint for the eyes, shells for the hair or hoops and beads for the ears. But all […]

Open Versus Closed Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the nose by altering its size, angle, curves, or proportions. The procedure can address the nostrils and nasal tip, also. The surgery can take 1-3 hours and is usually performed on an out-patient basis with either general or local anesthesia with sedation. The surgery can be performed one of two […]

Rhinoplasty At a Glance

Anyone who is self-conscious about his or her nose will find that rhinoplasty offers a new found aura of confidence. The procedure can significantly enhance an individual’s facial appearance by creating a more balanced nose and an enhanced profile. A rhinoplasty procedure is completely customized to uniquely complement each individual’s face, whether your desire is […]