Rhinoplasty Narrowing Wide Nose
Facial features should be well-balanced between the eyes, nose, and mouth. For the most pleasing facial appearance, one particular part should not overwhelm the other two. Unfortunately, a too-wide nose, either at the base or the bridge, can make a face look out of proper proportion. Dr. Marin is skilled at rhinoplasty (nose job) procedures to help […]
Rhinoplasty to Alleviate Allergies
It happens every spring. Flowers and plants are in full bloom, and pollen is in the air. Along with that come your stuffy or a runny nose, watery eyes, and sinus pain. If there happens to be an unusually high pollen count, you are even more miserable, sometimes for days or weeks on end. Or […]
Wearing Glasses after Rhinoplasty
Did you go through a rhinoplasty surgery and wondering when you can start wearing your glasses again? Giving without your glasses may be inconvenient for some patients, but it’s essential to make sure your nose has enough time to heal correctly. Here are a few tips from Dr. Vincent Marin regarding glasses and rhinoplasty. Take Some Time […]
Rhinoplasty for Deviated Septum
Marin Aesthetics, Dr. Vincent Marin, performs the septoplasty procedure to correct a deviated septum at our San Diego practice. Read on to learn about the problems caused by a deviated septum and how surgery can relieve these symptoms. What Is a Deviated Septum? The septum is the wall that divides the two nostrils and nasal passages; the bottom […]
Rhinoplasty & Ear Pressure
It is common and entirely normal for rhinoplasty patients to experience side effects, including swelling and pain, in the first few weeks after surgery. The severity of side effects is at its worst the first week after surgery; over the next few days or weeks, the side effects fade. One reaction that may occur after nasal surgery […]
External vs. Internal Nasal Splints
At the San Diego practice of board-certified plastic surgeon Vincent Marin, we use external and internal nasal splints to help us achieve the best possible rhinoplasty results. Here, we explain the uses of external versus internal splints and information regarding the removal of rhinoplasty splints. External Nasal Splint It is common for external splints to be […]
Rhinoplasty Recovery Timeline
Patients who undergo rhinoplasty with San Diego nose surgeon Dr. Vincent Marin have many questions about the recovery timeline after surgery. In this post, Dr. Marin details how long specific side effects last and what lifestyle changes you will need to make after rhinoplasty surgery. How Long Do Side Effects Last? Bruising: Bruising after rhinoplasty […]
Does Rhinoplasty Offer an Anti-aging Effect?
Rhinoplasty surgery makes patients appear slightly younger, according to a new study, The Effect of Rhinoplasty on Perceived Age, published in the current issue of the Archives of Facial and Plastic Surgery. The rhinoplasty procedure is typically performed to correct the nasal flaws that detract from a person’s appearance. Refinements to the nose can significantly improve […]