Rhinoplasty Reshapes Imperfect Nose Into A More Normal Nose
When a large hump is removed, the base of the nose needs to
be proportionately narrowed. To accomplish this, small skin
wedges are removed, bringing the nostrils closer to the center.
The more pronounced the abnormality of the nose, the more
striking will be the change; if just a minor bulbous tip or
a small hump, the effect will be subtler. A patient can be
up and about in a day or so following surgery. Any post-surgical
pain is easily controlled by medication.
Before & After: Patient
1
Before
& After: Patient 2
This
patient demonstrates the dramatic results which can
be achieved by creating facial balance. She underwent
nose reshaping (Rhinoplasty) along with chin augmentation
and mini liposuction of the neck.
This
patient was concerned about the appearance of her
nose. She underwent nose reshaping (Rhinoplasty) to
bring her nose into balance with her face and profile.
Q. People comment that I look tired all
the time. I suspect it's my eyes. I don't want to change
the way I look really. I just want to look rested and energetic.
What can I do?
A. If you have bags
under your eyes or hooded upper lids, or both, eyelid
surgery certainly will take care of those baggy eyelids.
The procedure's medical name is "Blepharoplasty".
Surgery of the eyelids is still the second most common
cosmetic procedure (behind liposuction) with more than
50,000 people in the U.S., choosing to have it performed
each year by members of the American Society of Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgeons. Excess, baggy eyelid skin
or puffy fat in the eyelids are conditions which give
a tired look to the entire face and can be readily corrected
with eyelid surgery. Some people are born with fat pads
in both the lower and upper lids, which become more noticeable
with age. They can be removed through a small incision
made at the lash line or inside the eyelid. The resulting
effect is a fresh-faced look normally achieved by taking
a vacation or a long rest, but this result lasts a long
time. Some patients find that a browlift accomplishes
the lift they require in the upper eye region and the
lower eyes can often be improved with Laser Surgery for
the bags under the eyes and the crow's feet around the
eyes.
Burr von Maur, M.D., F.A.C.S., Inc. Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
27800 Medical Center Road, Suite 351
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-9107