Question: Is it common to use implants for a rhinoplasty? What are the reasons for not using a Gore-Tex implant? Answer: It depends on the preference of the surgeon. Some still use implants such as Gore-Tex. I avoid using nasal Read More…

Question: I’m 24 years old and Im hoping to have a rhinoplasty to fix my crooked nose. How is this done? Answer: If the nose is crooked, it can be due to a subtle deviation of the bony and cartilaginous Read More…

Question: I’m 23, I’m looking to make my nose larger and more masculine. Is this sort of rhinoplasty that I’m looking to have possible? Answer: Yes, it is possible to create a more masculine looking nose by increasing its size. Read More…

Question: Do you use general anesthesia for rhinoplasty procedures? Is it possible for you to put a patient under full sedation? Answer: Rhinoplasty may be performed under local or general anesthesia. Typically, general anesthesia is used for a rhinoplasty. It Read More…

Question: I have small nostrils and find it difficult to breathe when I’m exercising. Can this be fixed with rhinoplasty if at all? Answer: An examination would be necessary to determine the cause of your breathing issue. It is possible Read More…

Question: I feel that my nostrils are too large and uneven. Can a rhinoplasty fix this problem? Is it a complicated procedure? Answer: The appearance of your nostrils can be made smaller with an alar base reduction. If they’re asymmetric, Read More…

Question: Does a nonsurgical rhinoplasty actually work? What are the benefits and the risks? Answer: A nonsurgical rhinoplasty typically does not work. The risks involved are asymmetry or indentation. I’ve seen complications arise from attempting to perform this type of Read More…

Question: I’m a 54-year-old male who was addicted to snorting coke for 10 years. My nasal dorsum has collapsed and I would like to know if a rhinoplasty will fix the problem? Answer: It will be necessary to rebuild your Read More…

Question: A few months ago my nose was completely shattered in a car accident. I’m hoping a secondary rhinoplasty would fix the damage, but I was told I need the extra cartilage. Where would this cartilage come from? Would it Read More…