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What are potential complications and risks in a nose like mine?

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After surgery cosmetic surgeryThere are several potential complications involved when one decides to get a nose job. Rhinoplasty carries with it a variety of risks. These risks include but are not limited to: breathing disturbances, infections, and postoperative deformities (Rettinger, 2007). Complications are not necessarily common. Rather, the risk of having complications is decreased significantly when the plastic surgeon has more experience.

Breathing Disturbances

Head and neck surgery can have serious consequences. For example, Joan Rivers “stopped breathing during a surgery on her throat” (Zupkus, 2014, pgh. 1). Getting surgery on one’s nose can cause a major complication with regard to breathing.

Infections

Infections like MERS are common in hospitals. It might be good to take extra precautions against spreading germs if getting the procedure done in a hospital. The doctors should make sure the operating room area is a sterile environment, which goes without saying.

Postoperative Deformities

It is possible that during this type of surgery, the flesh of the nose itself does not heal properly. This can cause postoperative deformities. Hopefully they are not serious. One can never be too careful.

Be aware that the risks of complication in getting nose surgery include having breathing disturbances, infections, and possibly even postoperative deformities.

References

Rettinger, G. (2007). Risks and complications in rhinoplasty. GMS Current Topics in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 6, Doc08.

Zupkus, L. (2014). Joan Rivers hospitalized following throat surgery, reportedly in stable condition. Retrieved 22 July 2015 at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/28/joan-rivers-hospitalized_n_5730092.html.

How experienced is your plastic surgeon in performing rhinoplasties?

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RhinoplastyGetting and experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can be hard. This is because rhinoplasty is a hard and complex cosmetic surgery to perform. The plastic surgeon you prefer to work on your nose should have performed a large number of successful rhinoplasties annually. Go through the previous patients’ background and ensure that the surgery performed by your plastic surgeon was a success. Normally, an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon should be good at ear cartilage grafting as well as rib cartilage grafting. An experienced surgeon should first show you a perfect simulation on the nose job to be done.

Rhinoplasty surgeons are different. Ensure that your plastic surgeon is ideal for your nose. They should have more than five years’ experience in the nose job field. An ideal surgeon is one that can perform advanced techniques such as open rhinoplasty. You could perform an extensive background research on your surgeon’s credentials. Ideally, your surgeon has to be certified either by the board of plastic surgery or otolaryngology.

While viewing the simulated results of your nose job, the surgeon has to show you before and after results of previously done rhinoplasty surgeries. By viewing this result, you can tell whether the surgeon is experienced or not. A bad nose job could not only make you look bad but could also affect your health since the surgery involves contact of the blood vessels. A wrong nose operation could even cause death. Ensure that your plastic surgeon is experienced before performing rhinoplasties.

Balance and Proportionality in Rhinoplasty

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rhinoplasty symmetryThe main aesthetic advantage of Beverly Hills rhinoplasty is that it can help to create a more balanced and proportional face. In order to be sure of undergoing high quality surgery it is essential to find a board certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. Dr. Warren Lent has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and will guide you through every step of the plastic surgery procedure.

Why is symmetry and proportionality important?

From the beginning of human history people always deemed certain individuals more beautiful than others. In recent years more and more research has centered on the idea of beauty and why some people are perceived to be more beautiful than others. Scientists discovered that in the vast majority of communities, symmetry, balanced facial features and a proportionate face play an immensely important part in what is viewed as beautiful. When considering any cosmetic procedure, and in particular cosmetic rhinoplasty surgery, patients often hope to achieve a more symmetrical nose, a prominent feature that work best with the proportions of their face.

Aesthetic factors in cosmetic rhinoplasty

The nose is one of the most prominent and defining characteristics of the human face. It is difficult not to notice a person’s nose as it is so centrally located on the face and because almost all communication happens with our mouths and eyes so attention is always focused on our facial features.

In some cases a disproportionate nose can upset the entire symmetry of the face ruining the overall harmony of our looks. One of the great advantages of Beverly Hills rhinoplasty is that it is able to restore this symmetry and often very minor tweaks can result in a profound improvement to the patient’s looks. In most cases it is possible to change the size of the nose, adjust the location and size of the tip and change the height and width of the nasal bridge. Other patients have noses that lean off center adding to unwanted asymmetry of the face while some patients suffer from humps on their noses. All of these problems can be addressed by a plastic surgeon carrying out rhinoplasty surgery.

The importance of pre-surgery consultation

While some patients have a very clear idea of what they would like to achieve by undergoing cosmetic surgery, it is important to remember that your plastic surgeon has performed numerous procedures and can advise as to the best course of action. Balance and proportionality is the foremost goal in any cosmetic surgery procedure and your surgeon can help to achieve the most harmonious results.

Beverly Hills Plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent will provide you with a full consultation prior to undergoing your plastic surgery. As a fully board certified plastic surgeon he is able to provide plastic surgery patients with the best possible options prior to undergoing any procedures.

The Advantages of Open Rhinoplasty

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Open RhinoplastyWhat is Beverly Hills Open Rhinoplasty?

The terms “open rhinoplasty” and “closed rhinoplasty” may at first appear to be confusing patients but in fact they only refer to two different surgical approaches to reshaping the tip of the nose. When performing open rhinoplasty the plastic surgeon makes an incision along the soft tissue separating the two nostrils (the columella) allowing the surgeon to access the inner bone structure and cartilage of the nose. A closed rhinoplasty does not involve an incision along the columella, all incision are internal.

Advantages to Open Rhinoplasty

The most important advantage of open rhinoplasty is better visibility for the plastic surgeon. Once the trans-columellar incision is performed the nasal skin can be lifted up over the nose exposing the underlying structure of the nasal tip. The plastic surgeon can easily see where adjustments to the bone and cartridge have to be made. In addition, when performing an open rhinoplasty the nasal cartridge distortion is minimized which results in more precision and control from the surgeon. More

Beverly Hills Ethnic Rhinoplasty

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Ethnic rhinoplastyWhat is ethnic rhinoplasty?

Ethnic rhinoplasty is a plastic surgical procedure performed on African-American, Asian, Hispanic and Middle-Eastern patients. The goal of this plastic surgical procedure is to improve the appearance of the patient’s nose without losing the ethnic characteristics of the face.

Beverly Hills plastic surgeons performing ethnic rhinoplasty take into consideration the specific structural traits of ethnic nasal anatomy and offer plastic surgical solutions to aesthetic problems that can be very different to those of the Caucasian patient. In most cases the aim of this rhinoplasty surgery is to create a more harmonious and balanced look that work well with the patient’s facial features.

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent, offers consultation on all aspects of ethnic rhinoplasty and other nose related plastic surgery procedures.

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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

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Rhinoplasty or Nose JobWhat is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgical procedure that allows a plastic surgeon to reshape and correct the functionality and appearance of the patient’s nose. Nose plastic surgeries can reduce the size of the nose, change its angle or shape, smooth out bumps and alter the tip of the nose and a number of other corrections. It’s all about getting the proportions right.

Who Needs Rhinoplasty?

In some cases nose plastic surgery is necessary to improve the patient’s breathing by correcting or eliminating structural problems. Nose surgery is also recommended after injuries or traumas that leave the nose broken or in need of reconstruction. The surgery often involves removal of bone or cartridge but sometimes tissue is added to the nose (this can be from another part of the body or a synthetic material). More

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