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Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is a leading provider of skin care with 9 locations in Austin and Central Texas. Read the blog to learn more about the rhinoplasty surgery.
Westlake Dermatology » Rhinoplasty
1y ago
A crooked nose, caused by various factors such as genetics, trauma, or developmental issues, can negatively impact the aesthetics of the entire face. Fortunately, a rhinoplasty or cosmetic nose surgery, procedure can address the asymmetry and misalignment of a crooked nose. In this blog post, we will discuss rhinoplasty for crooked nose correction, exploring numerous factors including the benefits, considerations, and the journey from consultation to recovery.
What are the Characteristics of a Crooked Nose?
The bridge of your nose should follow a straight line from your brow area to the tip ..read more
Westlake Dermatology » Rhinoplasty
1y ago
Post originally published in March 10, 2014. Republished with new information provided by Dr. Cameron Erickson, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Cosmetic rhinoplasty procedures have the power to enhance the aesthetics of the nose, altering both size and shape to improve overall facial balance. In some cases, rhinoplasty also aims to improve the functional aspects of the nose, such as correcting a deviated septum. Ethnic rhinoplasty describes specialized rhinoplasty technique that are used for patients of African-American, Hispanic, Asian, or Middle-Eastern descent.
What is Ethnic Rhinoplasty ..read more
Westlake Dermatology » Rhinoplasty
2y ago
One of the most common questions received during patient consultations is “how much will it hurt?” In order to provide a comprehensive answer, the surgical teams at Westlake Dermatology directly surveyed patients immediately following surgery and throughout the 5 days following the procedure. Data from these surveys has been collected and aggregated to form a standardized Pain Index for Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures. This direct survey provides interesting insight into post-procedure pain that real patients experience.
Methodology
Prior to their procedure, patients were provided with a su ..read more
Westlake Dermatology » Rhinoplasty
2y ago
A bulbous nose refers to a broad appearance to the tip. While varying in severity, a bulbous nose can severely alter one’s appearance by creating facial disproportion. Bulbous nose surgery, a subsegment of Rhinoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery which resizes or reshapes the nose.
If you suffer from issues stemming from a bulbous nose (bulbous tip), here’s how a bulbous nose focused rhinoplasty procedure can help
What Causes a Bulbous Tip?
A bulbous tipped nose may be a lifelong feature, or something that worsens with age. When the tip of the nose is round and wide, it could be a result of t ..read more
Westlake Dermatology » Rhinoplasty
2y ago
Rhinoplasty, or cosmetic nose surgery, refines and reshapes the nose. Since Rhinoplasty is facial surgery, it’s tempting to assume you could return to exercise immediately after the procedure. After all, the only area operated on was the nose, right? However, your body needs time to heal after this invasive surgery. Undertaking vigorous activity too soon after surgery can negatively affect your results, or even worse it can result in injury.
Here’s the right way to get back to the gym (or your favorite form of exercise) following rhinoplasty:
Risks of Exercising Too Soon
Although the nose may ..read more
Westlake Dermatology » Rhinoplasty
2y ago
When recovering from rhinoplasty, bruising is common. It’s just one side effect of the healing process that cannot be avoided. There are, however, things you can do to potentially reduce bruising, or help it go away sooner. Learn what to expect from bruising after rhinoplasty.
About Bruising After Rhinoplasty
Some bruising after a nose job is unavoidable. How much bruising you personally experience depends on the experience of your surgeon, the extent of your surgery, age and genetics. Surprisingly, there are those who experience little to no bruising, just as there are those who experience e ..read more
Westlake Dermatology » Rhinoplasty
4y ago
Most people consider nose surgery to be synonymous with cosmetic rhinoplasty, a plastic surgery procedure strictly dedicated to enhancing the appearance of the nose. While cosmetic rhinoplasty continues to be a very popular plastic surgery procedures, there are two other nose surgery procedures (functional rhinoplasty and septoplasty) that have a focus on improving the functionality of the nose.
This post will provide a detailed overview of the differences between cosmetic rhinoplasty, functional rhinoplasty, and septoplasty procedures.
Quick Comparison Chart
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
Function ..read more
Westlake Dermatology » Rhinoplasty
4y ago
A common question from perspective rhinoplasty patients is “Can I wear eyeglasses after my procedure?” The quick answer is that most patients should not wear glasses until cleared to do so by their surgeon. Patients may have to wait 1-2 weeks following surgery before they can wear glasses. However, some surgeons restrict patients from wearing glasses for longer periods following their procedure.
There are two reasons for this restriction: patient comfort and proper healing.
Patient Comfort
Immediately following a rhinoplasty procedure every patient experiences moderate pain and swelling of th ..read more
Westlake Dermatology » Rhinoplasty
4y ago
Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) continues to be one of the most popular facial plastic surgery procedures in the world, with 213,780 procedures performed in the U.S. in 2018 (source). Rhinoplasty is a challenging surgical procedure that can significantly enhance one’s overall facial appearance. Of the many procedures being done each year, a certain number of patients will require a secondary revision procedure, called revision rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty Revision Rates
While numbers vary by study, one study published by the Aesthetic Surgery Journal found the average rate of rhinoplasty revision to b ..read more
Westlake Dermatology » Rhinoplasty
4y ago
Facial symmetry plays a very important role in how the mind perceives beauty. While it’s estimated that 97% of people have some degree of facial asymmetry, severe asymmetry can distort the overall aesthetic of the face.
Due to its prominence, the nose plays a vital role in determining how symmetrical the face appears. Thus, a crooked nose negatively impacts the appearance of the entire face.
What is a Crooked Nose?
A crooked nose is one that features some degree of a curvature rather than following a straight vertical line down the center of the face. Crooked noses can vary in terms of severi ..read more