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The skills of rhinoplasty

The skills of rhinoplasty

The skills a rhinoplasty surgeon needs To perform cosmetic surgery on the human nose, a surgeon must be able to look at a person’s face and determine what sort of nose would look best. Gone are the days when a surgeon would slap a standard “ski-slope” nose on any sort...
Rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty usually successful Even the most perfectly shaped nose is seldom remarked on for its beauty by itself, the way eyes are. (Just as well. Debbie Gibson singing “Lost In Your Nose” would not have the intended effect.) The perfect nose is one that best...
The nose job and what comes after

The nose job and what comes after

The first week after a nose job If you’re planning on having rhinoplasty done, a lot depends on what happens during the recovery, so be prepared. It may not hurt much, or it may hurt a lot — and ibuprofen and aspirin are not recommended right now. Ask your surgeon...
Hundreds of thousands of rhinoplasties a year

Hundreds of thousands of rhinoplasties a year

Common reasons for a nose job In 2014, 150,000 people had a rhinoplasty done. Some of the common reasons for a nose job are to reduce the prominence of a nasal hump, change the size of the tip of the nose or the direction in which the tip points, or straighten a...
The nose job and what comes after

Rhinoplasty — recovery and revision

Planning for rhinoplasty If you’re planning to get a nose job in Charlotte, start preparing now. For the weeks leading up to rhinoplasty surgery, stop smoking and don’t take aspirin. You’ll be unconscious for the procedure and won’t be able to drive home afterward, so...