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Is Rhinoplasty the right choice for you?

Rhinoplasty (or nose job) can be a very complex surgery to have. The shape of the nose is defined by the bone, muscle and cartilage. The skin also affects the size and shape of your nose and the thickness differs from person to person. There are huge positive points...

New Year, New You: Reasons to Undergo a Rhinoplasty

The new year always inspires people towards change. This year, consider treating yourself to the rhinoplasty you’ve always thought about undergoing but have never made steps toward. Here are a few reasons to convince you: It is medically beneficial. For those who have...

What to Look for in a Rhinoplasty Surgeon

If you think you might be ready to talk to a surgeon about undergoing a rhinoplasty, there are several things you should be aware of as you begin this process. First of all, look into the experience of your surgeon. Where did he go to medical school? How long has he...

The Recipe for Successful Rhinoplasty

My colleague, Dr. Matthew White practicing in New York, NY, provides excellent advise on achieving the outcome you expect from your rhinoplasty procedure. Meeting and consulting with a trained specialist is important in any surgical procedure, but this is especially...

Dr. Patel Answers your Questions

Q: How can I choose a qualified Surgeon to perform my rhinoplasty? A: When choosing a Surgeon, be sure to look at the surgeons’ credentials. All Surgeons should be Fellows of one of the #RoyalCollegeOfSurgeons in the United Kingdom. Rhinoplasty is regarded as one of...

Plastic Surgery Changes How Others See You

While plastic surgery is considered to be mostly a decision made for personal reasons and only affecting the person undergoing the procedure, new research suggests that surgery can also change how others perceive you as well. “The research used photos of thirty...

Simple Steps for a Successful Rhinoplasty Procedure

So you have decided to undergo a rhinoplasty, commonly called a “nose job.” To ensure that you get the results you want, there are a few simple steps that you should take. 1. Find a surgeon you trust. This means not only someone who is board-certified and has...

Reasons for Rhinoplasty: Cosmetic vs. Medical

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries in the UK, along with breast augmentation or reduction, abdominoplasty, and liposuction. In fact, these procedures remain popular year after year despite economic conditions. These procedures all have a...

Broken Nose: When to Consult a Surgeon

There are many reasons you may consider rhinoplasty, and not all are cosmetic. Sometimes, the decision comes following current or past nose trauma. In fact, “Glee” star Dianna Agron admitted to David Letterman that she had undergone nose surgery after breaking her...

5 Rhinoplasty Myths Debunked

Rhinoplasty is a positive, life changing experience. It can help your sleep quality, self confidence, and overall outlook on life. With so many benefits, nose surgery is on the rise in London and across the UK. As people learn about the procedure and discuss it more...

Top Reasons for Rhinoplasty

There are many personal and complex reasons people get rhinoplasty. Some are medical reasons. Some are cosmetic reasons. Some are a mixture of both and everything in between. All of these reasons are valid and good- and it makes sense that rhinoplasty is more popular...

5 Simple Tips for Fast Rhinoplasty Recovery

So you’ve done your research and consulted with your doctor and decided that nose surgery is for you. Congratulations. A nose job or rhinoplasty has many benefits. It’s been proven to change how others see you and how you see yourself, with benefits far beyond the...

Male Rhinoplasty vs. Female Rhinoplasty

While women are more likely to choose plastic surgery than men, the numbers of men electing to have cosmetic surgery are on the rise. This is true not only in the United Kingdom, but across the western world. The overall reason for surgery is the same—for some, it’s...

DIY Plastic Surgery May Cause Further Problems

For many people throughout the world, plastic surgery is a procedure they would very much like to undergo but for one of many reasons, they are unable to. An increasing number of teenagers who are not able to get plastic surgery—whether because of the cost or...

Symptoms of a Deviated Septum

A deviated septum is a common impairment of the nose. In fact, most people have a deviated septum to some degree. It occurs when the nasal septum- the thin wall that separates the nostrils- is displaced and shifted to one side. This deviation makes one nasal passage...

Rhinoplasty Throughout History

Rhinoplasty has a deep history- much more so than many realise. In fact, the procedure can be tracked as far back as 3000-2500 BC. The procedure has advanced throughout the years due to the evolution of both education and research, but in order to understand how far...

Revision Rhinoplasty: What You Need to Know

Sometimes in life, things don’t go as planned. There are accidents. There are complications. Your tastes change. Your perception may change. It’s all part of life. In rhinoplasty, the same is true, which is where revision rhinoplasty is needed. It could be that you...

When Is The Best Time For Rhinoplasty?

Most patients ask during their rhinoplasty consultation ask when the best time to get their rhinoplasty procedure might be. While the answer is an individual one, as what is a good time for some is not necessarily a good time for another, rhinoplasty doctors have...

2015: Top Cosmetic Surgery Trends

In the past few years the number of people that have been traveling abroad for cosmetic procedures has increased. While cost is a factor, it is not the only reason. In fact, for some it is a matter of availability as certain procedures are not an option in the country...

Rhinoplasty for a Bulbous Tip

When seeking rhinoplasty, many look to refine their nasal tip. What has considered ideal varies among sexes and cultures, but ultimately is dependent on the individual face shape and structure. A bulbous tip is caused by a variety of factors and one of these factors...

Facts about Your Nose that May Surprise You

Along with the eyes and mouth, the nose is one of the facial points for our appearance and can also be a part of our identity. But did you know there is more to your nose than meets the eye? When it comes to breathing your nose is the main path. Even when you are...

Thinking About a Post Rhinoplasty Facial?

Many times after a patient receives a rhinoplasty, one of the first questions that they have for their doctor is when they can safely get a facial. To better understand why they ask this question, first it is important to know what a facial is. Facials provide one of...

Simple Tips for Adjusting After Rhinoplasty

If you are thinking about rhinoplasty, you likely have visions of how you will look after your surgery. Occasionally, this can cause anxiety and stress. This stress and obsession can be exacerbated by the surgery itself, leaving patients in a constant struggle to see...

Snoring: Health Causes and Consequences

Most of us know someone who snores or is a snorer. While it occurs in both men and women, men are more frequent offenders. And while it occurs in both young and old, age does increase your tendency. Although snoring on occasion is not a cause for concern, if you snore...

Exercise After Rhinoplasty

Wondering what you can and can’t do after surgery is understandable, and nose surgery is no different. After the initial recovery stage, many are ready to get back to life as usual and resume a certain degree of normalcy. Most activities of daily life will resume...

Popular Celebrity Noses

Noses have been described as everything from cute to regal, but despite not getting as much attention as other parts of the body, noses really do help in the shaping of the face without being a distraction. Here are a few of the most popular celeb noses. Halle Berry...

Does Rhinoplasty Affect Your Sense of Smell?
Does Rhinoplasty Affect Your Sense of Smell?

When considering rhinoplasty surgery—whether it is for personal or health-related reasons— many wonder if nose surgery will affect their sense of smell. The short answer? Yes, and No. The truth is a little bit of both happens. In the days following your surgery, you...

Nasal Valve Collapse: Causes and Repair
Nasal Valve Collapse: Causes and Repair

Taking a look at the airflow that happens in the respiratory system, it is easy to see that it is very important to have airflow resistance in order to have a good pulmonary function. Over half of this resistance comes from our noses. The most resistance occurs in the...

Rhinoplasty: A Few Considerations
Rhinoplasty: A Few Considerations

Everyone has an opinion on the topic of nose jobs. At the end of the day it is really the woman’s or man’s as to whether or not they want one. However, there are some important considerations if you are thinking about rhinoplasty. The Happenings When rhinoplasty is...

When Snoring is Caused by a Deviated Septum

When snoring is caused by a deviated septum it can be very loud and the noise is created from a partial obstruction to the upper airway. Should the airway become completely obstructed it can lead to sleep apnea? Snoring is very common and it is also important to know...

Will Rhinoplasty Change My Smile?

Rhinoplasty also referred to as a nose job or cosmetic nose surgery, that can both dramatically and naturally change the person having the procedure’s nose and face. This surgery is done under general anaesthesia and the surgeon will make incisions that are discrete...

Does Your Nose Make You Look Older?

Over time your nose can start drooping and can make the face appear older and more mature than it actually is. Even the people who are fortunate enough not to experience the signs of aging might notice that their nose does give them an aged appearance which can affect...

The Link Between Face Structure and Success

People have often wondered how it is that a human face can look different from other human faces but yet is easily recognized as being the same face for one person from their birth well into their old age. We turn to genetics to answer this question, but computer...

Can Nose Surgery Improve Confidence?

Over half a million people each year are seeking consultations with facial plastic surgeons in order to reshape their nose. Some people are not happy with the way that their nose looks due to aging while others dislike the nose that they were born with. In some cases...

5 Things Men Ask For Before Cosmetic Surgery

During 2015 there were 51,140 cosmetic procedures performed in the UK and this number is up from 13% the year before. From that number, 4,164 were done on men and that is twice the number from a decade ago. This growth represents that people are more ready than ever...

Traits to Seek in a Revision Rhinoplasty Specialist

Revision rhinoplasty is not an easy choice and one that should be made with careful consideration. Even though you may be disappointed or even anxious about the primary surgery, then you will probably also not look forward to having a secondary rhinoplasty because you...

How to Get Your Best Nose

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The Popular, Yet Surprising, Plastic Surgery Request

Plastic surgeons have begun to notice an uprising in surgery requests during the summer for a surprising body part, the belly button. More women who have outie belly buttons have decided to have cosmetic surgery done in order to achieve an innie belly button and more...

Nose Job vs. Sinus Surgery

There is a difference between the two. One of the most common plastic surgery’s that people choose to have is rhinoplasty (nose job). This surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure. Insurance will only cover rhinoplasty if it is either medically needed...

7 Cool Facts about Your Nose

The mouth, eyes and nose are the main facial points that we have and are a part of our identity. The nose sticks out from the face and sometimes ethnicity can be determined based of the size and shape of the nose. Below are seven cool facts about your nose. This is...

Nose Reconstruction Surgery After Skin Cancer

If a you or someone you know suffers from skin cancer on their nose, this cancer will typically need to be removed by a dermatologist. To achieve the best cosmetic results, however, it is best if the dermatologist works with a plastic surgeon. A MOHS excision is...

Plastic Surgeon vs. Cosmetic Surgeon
Plastic Surgeon vs. Cosmetic Surgeon

Plenty of people have questions about the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon. One mistake that people may make between the two is assuming that they are the same type of surgeon when they are not. Aesthetic VS Reconstructive To begin...

Getting the Most out of Rhinoplasty
Getting the Most out of Rhinoplasty

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1554800183484{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]A patient who wants to get the most out of rhinoplasty should not be afraid to do some research and ask questions of potential plastic surgeons. First, they need to know...

Finding Your Perfect Nose
Finding Your Perfect Nose

While there are no absolutes, most people seeking rhinoplasty want the results to look as natural as possible. Obviously, changes will be made to the existing nose, but all nose jobs are not created equally. So what goes into getting the desired results? Let’s review....

The Differences Between Open and Closed Rhinoplasty
The Differences Between Open and Closed Rhinoplasty

Few humans are born with perfect facial features, with the nose often being the primary source of the imperfection. Fortunately, rhinoplasty is available to change the size or shape of the nose. There are actually two principal types of “nose jobs,” which are...

How to be Prepared for Your Nose Surgery Consultation
How to be Prepared for Your Nose Surgery Consultation

You may be understandably nervous before a nose surgery consultation, but the trick is to prepare some days in advance. This includes writing down questions for the doctor when you think of them in the days before the consult. The doctor should be willing and able to...

Ideal Beauty Standards and the Male Nose
Ideal Beauty Standards and the Male Nose

Much has been written about female beauty ideals. That doesn’t mean that men aren’t under scrutiny as well. Most men considering rhinoplasty want to retain a masculine nose while fixing any perceived flaws. Here’s a quick guide to what constitutes the ideal male nose....

The Healing Process after Rhinoplasty
The Healing Process after Rhinoplasty

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1554799655462{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]The overwhelming majority of people who have rhinoplasty are very happy with the results. Still, there are a few steps to go through before they realize their perfect...

Is Rhinoplasty Right For You?
Is Rhinoplasty Right For You?

There are several reasons that people choose to get rhinoplasty, which is also known as a nose job. Many people want to improve their looks and self-confidence, which can also improve one’s quality of life. While rhinoplasty has many benefits, it is not for everyone....

Rhinoplasty and Beauty Standards
Rhinoplasty and Beauty Standards

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1554799342185{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]The body positive movement is about helping people to appreciate what makes them unique and to be accepting of the things they cannot change. Some would say that plastic...

Choosing the Right Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Choosing the Right Rhinoplasty Surgeon

A rhinoplasty, or nose job, is a procedure that changes the shape and size of your nose to be more flattering to your face. The following explains what you should look for when choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon. Clean and Valid License Your surgeon should be licensed and...

Ethnic Rhinoplasty: What’s it All About?
Ethnic Rhinoplasty: What’s it All About?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1554799202439{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]What Does Ethnic Rhinoplasty Mean? Not all rhinoplasty surgery is the same. Ethnic rhinoplasty is a specialized form of nose surgery in which the nose is altered to suit...

Can Your Nose Keep Growing After Rhinoplasty Surgery?
Can Your Nose Keep Growing After Rhinoplasty Surgery?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1554798767081{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Nose Regrowth After Rhinoplasty People have a lot of questions and concerns about their rhinoplasty procedure. One of the most pressing questions concern nose regrowth....

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Rhinoplasty
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Rhinoplasty

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1554798627555{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Rhinoplasty is a procedure that involves changing the size, shape or structure of the nose. It is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. However, there are still...

All About the Bulbous Nasal Tip
All About the Bulbous Nasal Tip

A bulbous nasal tip is a roundedness to the tip of the nose, as if a ball were positioned beneath the skin. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including thicker skin around the tip of the nose and lower nasal cartilages that are either convex, excessively...

Excisional Rhinoplasty vs. Structural Rhinoplasty
Excisional Rhinoplasty vs. Structural Rhinoplasty

Excisional Rhinoplasty vs. Structural Rhinoplasty People who are contemplating rhinoplasty have at least two options. They are excisional or structural rhinoplasty. This article attempts to explain the difference between the two. Excisional Rhinoplasty Excisional...

Nasal Grooming Tips for Men… and Women
Nasal Grooming Tips for Men… and Women

Nasal Grooming Tips for Men… and Women Your nose is one of your most striking facial features. Like it or not, people judge you based on the look of your nose. Therefore, it’s imperative that you keep it clean, neat and looking its very best. Invest in a Specialized...

Things to Avoid After a Rhinoplasty
Things to Avoid After a Rhinoplasty

Things to Avoid After a Rhinoplasty A nose job may seem like a simple procedure. However, there are several things that you will need to do in order to ensure that your surgery is a success. There are also things that you will need to avoid after you get a nose job....

How to Select a Nose Shape that Suits Your Face
How to Select a Nose Shape that Suits Your Face

Rhinoplasty should never be considered lightly. Often clients will ask for a nose shape like a nose on some celebrity. To make such a request is a mistake. Clients must realize that each person is different. People are of different heights, have different coloring,...