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Good Breathing A good way to get unfiltered, unbiased views on just about anything is to take a glance at a consumer-written bulletin board that carries comments about the subject. Same with nasal...
View ArticleRhinoplasty & Mouth Breathing
Mouth Breathing The darnest things happen when patients inquire about rhinoplasty. Not only do they often complain about the appearance of their noses, but an ensuing nasal exam may reveal their noses...
View ArticleRhinoplasties Done Badly
Before, left: after two successful rhinoplasties done elsewhere. Robert Kotler, MD delivered the results in the after picture. Several years ago, the American Academy of Facial Plastic &...
View ArticleRhinoplasty: Top Grad Gift
According to cosmetic plastic surgeons across the nation summing up June’s top graduation gifts, the leading present was rhinoplasty surgery. Moreover, according to the American Society of Plastic...
View ArticleRhinoplasty for the Older Nose
Recently, several “baby boomers”, noticing the passing years, wrote to RealSelf.com, asking what could be done about a nose that seems to be dipping down toward the lips when they smile. In the...
View ArticleNasal Surgery Patients Write
Deviated Septum Often, all types of cosmetic plastic surgery patients are nervous; we tell them they need not feel like only the lonely because virtually all type of surgery patients are on edge. But...
View ArticleNasal Surgery: Winter a Good Time?
Ah, the New Year! Lots of new resolutions and a chance for some peace and quiet after the rush and bustle of the busy holiday season. Cosmetic plastic surgeons like the break, too! There are several...
View ArticleNose Surgery & the Sinuses
Why is my nose so blocked? They are often blamed for continuing human misery, but scientists have revealed the sinuses are responsible for the shape of your nose. But first, more about that sinus...
View ArticleDeviated Septum – Readers’ Top Questions
Is My Septum Straight? Many nose job patients are surprised to discover the very middle of their noses – the septum – can present problems in how your nose looks and how it passes air on to the lungs....
View ArticleNose Surgery: Snoring & Nose Woes
Before Rhinoplasty? Hopefully, female eyes will find this post — women are usually the sleep-deprived victims of a loudly snoring man. Because we concentrate on reconstructive and cosmetic nasal...
View ArticleFunctional Surgery: Most Patients Rue Waiting
Why Did I Wait so Long? Some of the most common remarks made after nose surgery by “functional” surgery patients are: “Why-oh-why did I ever wait so long!” or “I wish I had this done years ago!”...
View ArticleNose Job Consultation: Make Sure it’s Tops!
Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon Like many things in life, there are few ironclad guarantees. That includes rhinoplasty surgery which may, or may not: Improve how your nose looks Allow you to breathe through...
View ArticleCosmetic Surgery as an Xmas Gift?
Botox Coupon Inside? With increasing frequency, loved ones are opening Christmas gifts and finding coupons for Botox, Juvederm or some other favored cosmetic treatment. But when it comes to giving...
View ArticleNasal Grafts in Rhinoplasty
Many a patient when going in for a first nose job or a revision rhinoplasty has asked about nasal grafts. Because the nose is three-dimensional, it requires internal support in various areas. Some...
View ArticleRevision Rhinoplasty: Why So Many?
Revision Rhinoplasty Under Way The last time The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) counted the total number of nose jobs, 243,000 were done in 2012. But uncounted and not revealed to the...
View ArticleRhinoplasty? How to Pay for It
Paying the Piper You’ve wanted a nose job for a long time, and have wondered how to pay for it. Here are a few tips: Ask about layaway. Some cosmetic plastic surgeons will let you put some money down...
View ArticleNon-Surgical Nose Jobs: Patients Write
Happy Patient The trend toward minimal or non-surgical cosmetic surgery is being seen around the world. And because the American Academy of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery (AARPS) reported in its...
View ArticleSinus & Nose Sprays: A Vicious Cycle
Courting Addiction? In addition to looking good on your face and providing a nice profile, your nose has an important job to do – passing warmed, filtered, moisturized air on to your lungs. And...
View ArticleSeptoplasty & Turbinate Surgery = Good Breathing
As a trainer and nutrition expert, 27-year-old Whitney DeLong could tell his bodybuilding students to breathe deeply, although he couldn’t follow his own advice. In fact, he could barely breathe at...
View ArticleRevision Rhinoplasty: Is It for You?
Performing Revision Rhinoplasty A revision rhinoplasty (aka: secondary rhinoplasty or tertiary rhinoplasty) is often requested by patients whose first nose job: Made the nose look no better or worse...
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