The history of rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty is one of the most common forms of plastic surgery, and it is also one of the oldest. The first nose jobs known to history were performed in India in the sixth century B.C. and involved reshaping skin from the cheek of the...
The many different kinds of nose The nose is an essential feature of the face. It’s right in the center, where its size and shape can make the difference between being shy about your appearance and being confident. And yet the nose itself is less often remarked upon...
How rhinoplasty is done One of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery is rhinoplasty or a nose job. If you live in the Charlotte area, are less than satisfied with the way your nose looks, and are considering surgery to correct it, it may help to understand the...
Rhinoplasty is popular After eyelid surgery, the most popular form of facial plastic surgery is rhinoplasty or the nose job — and it is at this time of year when such surgery is most sought after. Requests for facial plastic surgery increase by 25 percent from...
The distant past of rhinoplasty The history of rhinoplasty is very long, but not very pleasant to read about in detail. The medical practices of bygone centuries tend to be rather horrifying, and this is certainly true of the early nose job. Ancient Egyptian doctors...
If your son or daughter wants a nose job If your son or daughter wants a nose job or rhinoplasty, the first question is — are they old enough? No matter how uncomfortable a teenager is with his or her features, surgery should be avoided until his or her features have...
People who want male or female noses People come to a rhinoplasty surgeon wanting all sorts of changes. Sometimes they want a slightly shorter or smaller nose. It’s common to want a deviated septum or nasal hump straightened out, or a nose given better symmetry, and...
Planning your rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty, or the nose job, is one of the most common forms of plastic surgery — and with good reason. The nose is at the center of the face and is one of its most noticeable features. A damaged or misshapen nose can severely impact your...
What makes a nose masculine or feminine One request that rhinoplasty surgeons sometimes get is for a patient’s nose to look more “masculine” or “feminine.” If you don’t spend a lot of time looking at other people’s noses, this may seem strange, but if you have ever...
Don’t go for the cheapest option If you’re thinking about going abroad to have a nose job done cheaply, think about not doing that instead. People who’ve gone to Thailand for rhinoplasty and gotten bad results have been unable to successfully sue for damages. (If...