Category Archives: Rhinoplasty

How do you make a nose that’s too large smaller with rhinoplasty? There are a variety of methods we use to make a large nose smaller.  For example, if you have a big hump along the bridge of the nose, we can refine that hump using precise micro-rasps.  Unlike traditional methods of taking down a […]

I keep hearing that patients of ethnicity have thicker skin and that special techniques need to be used for rhinoplasty, but what are these special techniques? In ethnic rhinoplasty, some patients may have thicker skin.  Patients with thicker nasal skin pose a challenge to achieve refinement of the nasal tip.  There are some special techniques […]

Is alloderm a good choice when the nose needs to be built up? How is it used? While alloderm has been used with nice results, I tend to prefer using your own tissue to build the nose back up.  My preferred material is something called temporalis fascia.  This is a thin layer that covers a […]

I’ve heard that chin implant surgery and rhinoplasty are often combined. How does getting a chin implant help with the appearance of the nose? Occasionally, I see patients in consultation who wish to achieve a smaller nose.  In other words, the patient believes the nose is too long for the face.  During the consultation, I […]

I live about 3 hours from Newport Beach and I’d like to know if it would be possible to first consult via the Internet and/or phone regarding rhinoplasty before coming in to see you. We do offer the opportunity for patients to arrange for consultation via phone and/or internet as an initial consultation. Assuming you […]

I’m from Newport Beach and interested in getting a nose job. I’ve been looking through magazines to get an idea of what I would like my nose to look like. If I find a picture I really like, is it possible to make my nose look just like it? When you come to see me […]

I’m 27, Asian, and I’d like to get a nose job. I heard that the nose grows and changes as you get older. Is this true? What does this mean for the results of the nose job then? The nose does change over time. For example, the nasal tip support mechanisms may weaken over time, […]

I’m from Newport Beach and I have a very noticeable twisted nose due to breaking it when I was younger. How is this fixed? A twisted nose is corrected with surgery. This surgery usually incorporates rhinoplasty (changing the appearance of the nose) as well as addressing a deviated nasal septum (septoplasty). Sometimes insurance may cover […]

I’ve heard that ethnic rhinoplasty is more challenging. Is this true of ethnic revision rhinoplasty? Ethnic rhinoplasty is a challenge due to various factors inherent in the ethnic patient and ethnic nose. First and foremost, an understanding of the desired aesthetic goal is paramount. Once this understanding is achieved in the context of the individual’s […]

I am looking to have a combined rhinoplasty and septoplasty. What is the difference between having this done by an ENT vs. a plastic surgeon? As a facial plastic surgeon with a background in ENT, we approach the nose to address both functional and aesthetic concerns. Doing both procedures at the same time is a […]