Considering what surgeons can do to a nose, the term “nose job” is rather vague. Surgeons can sculpt a nose into something completely unrecognizable, like how digital retouching or editing can completely change the look and feel of a picture. In other words, they can do more than just change a nose’s “shape”. This post will take a look at what years of skill and a scalpel can achieve.  #1 Lengthening the Nose Fun observation—the world adores short, stubby, button noses. Half of all Disney characters ranging from Mrs. Incredible to Moana have them, because this nose shape gives them a cute ..read more

We like to say here that every rhinoplasty is unique. That of course presumes that every nose is unique as well. There are quite literally, as many types of nose as there are people on this earth. Of course, as humans, our natural urge is to categorize and label. There’s a reason that even back in medieval times, certain bodily features were recognized and turned into references everyone at the time would understand, such as the “Roman Nose” or “Hapsburg Jaw”.  In the interest of celebrating nose diversity, we’ll go over some of the most common kinds of nose you might hear about. We’ll al ..read more

Rhinoplasty is intimidating. We understand that. Even the simplest rhinoplasty procedure will involve cutting into the nose and making sometimes radical adjustments. Those who have researched rhinoplasty online and come up with pictures of the procedure can sometimes be rendered quite shy when it comes to the procedure. It’s because of this that there’s a growing interest in “nose fillers”. But are these actually a replacement for rhinoplasty? When should you use one or the other? We’ll help clear up these questions here.  What is a nose filler?  Regular rhinoplasty involves surgery ..read more

What do you think of when you hear the term rhinoplasty? Fixing a broken nose? Removing a hump? It might surprise you to learn that rhinoplasty is a very broad term indeed. If you’ve been looking up medical or cosmetic procedures for your nose, your head might be spinning from all the terms you’ve found. Thankfully, we’re here to help demystify six of these terms. Now instead of turning your nose up at an intimidating medical word, you can decide if its a process that could help solve your nasal complaints. Rhinoplasty What better place to start than the most familiar of terms? Rhinoplasty, (R ..read more

Anyone who tells you that they’re entirely unintimidated by the prospect of surgery is very likely exaggerating. Being concerned about even the most basic medical or cosmetic operations is perfectly normal.  It’s been said that the greatest fear is the fear of the unknown. So in the interest of allaying your worries about rhinoplasty, we’ve prepared a post that breaks down the rhinoplasty procedure into simple details. If you’ve marveled about rhinoplasty before and after pictures, but have  felt scared to take the plunge, hopefully we can show you there’s nothing dangerous about the ..read more

Although a well-sculpted nose has become an essential feature in modern conceptions of a beautiful face, you can’t forget that it’s an important functional organ as well. Easy breathing and our sense of smell and taste are tied to a healthy working nose. A serious nasal deformity can have a negative impact on one’s quality of life, even if it only causes subtle changes to the actual appearance of your nose.  In some cases, it’s a matter of personal preference as to whether a functional rhinoplasty is advisable. In other instances, it is more than highly recommended. In this post, we’ll di ..read more

When Liz Taylor played Cleopatra in the eponymous 1963 film, she graced the screen with a delicate, upturned nose. However, historians have painted a different picture of the Egyptian Queen’s nose—one that’s big and round. In fact, 17th-century philosopher Pascal said, “Cleopatra’s nose, had it been shorter, the whole face of the world would have been changed.” And that brings us to the point of this post—people of different ethnicities have been told for years that a Eurocentric nose is ideal, but chasing that look doesn’t complement who they are. For starters, getting a rhinoplasty to look C ..read more

If you see a surgeon who is: 1) On a billboard or 2) inviting you to surgery the day after you call them, stay away! That was a lesson learned from an episode about nose jobs gone bad on the E! series, Botched. In this episode, three women explained how their rhinoplasties went horribly wrong, and the aftermath of their procedures. They were all clearly traumatized. It goes without saying that a botched nose job can be devastating, underscoring the importance of finding reputable surgeons who can deliver pleasing results. But the question remains: why do they happen in the first place? The Sur ..read more

As a patient contemplating rhinoplasty, it’s natural to have concerns about this surgical procedure, especially considering the potential for unsatisfactory results or the need for revision surgery. These concerns are particularly genuine if you’ve already undergone a nose job that didn’t have the expected outcome. Still, it’s important to remember that, despite any past surgical complications or disappointments, numerous avenues are available for rectifying previous nose surgeries.   Why might you need a revision rhinoplasty? Revision rhinoplasty becomes necessary when patients are unsat ..read more

The various types of nasal surgery can be confusing. What are the differences between rhinoplasty vs. septoplasty? What are the benefits of each, and why would you choose one procedure over the other? This article will discuss the primary differences between rhinoplasty versus septoplasty and when each procedure may be recommended.   Rhinoplasty procedure Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that can be done for both cosmetic and medical purposes. This procedure involves reshaping the external structure of the nose to improve its appearance or enhance facial harmony. The surgeon may remove ..read more