Does Bella Hadid Have the Perfect Female Nose? [Infographic]
Bella Hadid, the sister of model Gigi, is rapidly becoming a style icon herself. She recently became a Victoria’s Secret Angel and recently walked in their annual Holiday Lingerie runway event. The Hadid sisters have both become fixtures in the epicenter of both style and fashion. Bella, living up to her name, is quite the […]
Correcting an Upturned Nasal Tip
The key to attractive facial features lies in how the various facial elements are balanced. If the eyes are too close together or the chin is too sharp, it can throw off what might otherwise be a balanced, attractive face. Nowhere is this more evident than with the shape and size of the nose. A […]
The History of Rhinoplasty
Most people assume that the history of rhinoplasties (nose jobs) began in the middle of the last century among Hollywood starlets who wanted to improve their facial features to get more work. While this was undoubtedly true of rhinoplasties starting around the 1930s, the truth is that the procedure has a much longer history, dating […]
Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty Incision
When it comes to rhinoplasty incisions, the patient and the surgeon have different options. The type of rhinoplasty incision chosen will depend on the extent of the surgery and the results that the patient desires. For minor adjustments, the surgeon may perform the endonasal or closed rhinoplasty; in this approach, the incisions are made only […]
Rhinoplasty Osteotomy
It is quite likely that many people have heard the adage, “You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.” In essence, this means that you can’t get a worthwhile final product without being willing to destroy something else in the process. This certainly holds in the case of rhinoplasty (nose job) osteotomy cosmetic […]
Rhinoplasty for Men
Many people think that cosmetic surgery is just for women. In fact, 9 percent of cosmetic surgeries performed in the United States in 2012 were done on male patients. This represented 1.3 million procedures, which was up by 5 percent from 2011. Interestingly, although women made up 91 percent of all cosmetic surgeries performed in […]
African-American Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty (nose job) is, by far, the most popular facial cosmetic procedure. In fact, it is the second most-often performed cosmetic surgical procedure. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 252,000 rhinoplasty procedures were performed in 2010, second only to breast implant procedures, which came in at 296,000. It should be rather self-evident that […]
Nasal Analysis for Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasties (nose jobs) are the most commonly performed facial cosmetic surgical procedure. In 2011, approximately 244,000 rhinoplasties were performed in the United States. In addition to being the most popular facial procedure, it is also one of the most complicated. The nose is the most prominent part of the face, and even a small nasal […]
Nasal Exercises Following Rhinoplasty Surgery
Patients who have undergone rhinoplasty (nose job) surgery are almost certainly eager to show off their new look to friends and family. They are told to expect a certain amount of bruising and swelling following the procedure and that it may take several months for the nose to settle into its final shape. Interested in […]
Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty
People who would like to correct the shape of their nose but are wary of surgery now have an alternative through dermal fillers. Topical creams or local anesthetics can be used to make the injections pain-free. The procedure takes under 20 minutes and lasts as long as three months to two years. Unlike rhinoplasty surgery, there […]