Nose Reshaping – Rhinoplasty

The nose is one of the human body parts that is first noticed by other people. Since it protrudes from our face, it seems to project us towards the people around us. That is why in art and caricature it is used effectively to depict a person as evil or kind, attractive or not. Although different societies have different concepts as to what constitutes a pleasing shape and size for the nose, in most cases a medium sized, straight nose is considered acceptable. One sees many attractive people with all sorts of variations from that, but none varying too greatly. However, in some cases, a person might be endowed with a proboscis that just detracts or distracts from that person's otherwise pleasing features. Or, a person might be born with an underdeveloped or deformed nose. Also, one may suffer an accident that disfigures a once attractive nose. In all these cases a skilled plastic surgeon can apply his artistic and surgical skills to reshape the nose to a more pleasing appearance in line with the patients wishes and features. Because of the delicate nature of the nose, the bone structure involved, and the fact that the procedure is all done through the nostrils to avoid scarring, rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult surgeries done by a plastic surgeon. We advise you when considering this surgery to carefully check your prospective surgeon's experience.

Because showing the results of this surgery involves showing the patient's face, we are especially grateful to our patients who have consented to share their experience with you.

This young lady was born with a congenitally deformed nose. Besides having to deal with an abnormal appearance due to her nose, the patient also experienced difficulty in breathing. She came to us after having had previous surgery in an attempt to correct the deformity. Secondary rhinoplasty - nasal surgery following an initial attempt at correcting a problem - is one of the most difficult aesthetic procedures done by plastic surgeons. We are very pleased that our patient is now able to breathe normally and is very proud of her new nose.

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