These three sets of photographs show before and after images of a patient that underwent open septorhinoplasty to address several concerns she had regarding the appearance of her nose. Specifically, she was unhappy with the appearance of the tip from all angles (boxy, over projected and long) and the height and irregularity of the bridge. Thin skin also added further…
Nasal augmentation – essentially making the nose larger – may be indicated if the bridge of the nose is too low or the tip of the nose too short. Generally, this is more common during Asian and African American rhinoplasty. In many parts of the world, augmentation is achieved by using a silicone or silastic implant. These implants are inexpensive…
Above are three sets of before and after photographs of a patient who underwent closed septorhinoplasty surgery 5 years ago*. Even though the closed rhinoplasty technique is not commonly used in my practice (mainly because the open approach provides superior access and control to the various nasal structures that require modification during complex rhinoplasty cases) this is an example of…