Rhinoplasties are among the most challenging surgeries a surgeon performs on the face. Every nose is different, and no one technique will always work on everyone to achieve the results you’re looking for. Another challenge is that even after a good surgery, there is a small degree of inherent uncertainty on how your particular noseRead More
Recently, China’s highest ranking diplomat , Wang Yi, told South Korean and Japanese guests that they “will never become Westerners.” He said, “It doesn’t matter how much you dye your hair blonde, how sharp you make your nose, you’ll never become Europeans or Americans. You’ll never become Westerners.” Now, he was saying those comments inRead More
Rhinoplasty, or nose job, is one of the most popular facial cosmetic surgeries sought by patients. Once you’ve found a surgeon you trust and made the decision to have your nose reshaped, it’s perfectly normal to feel nervous about the surgery. What many patients worry about is the postoperative recovery. A rhinoplasty is one ofRead More
Rhinoplasty, or nose job, continues to be the number one facial cosmetic surgery performed in the United States. This frequency means the public should be aware of risks, and the 6 biggest risks from a rhinoplasty was recently highlighted in an article from Realself. Since rhinoplasty is the most common surgery I perform, I thoughtRead More
A topic of public interest has been kids getting plastic surgery. I have commented on pediatric rhinoplasty in past blogs , but a less common question has been can one be too old for a rhinoplasty? It’s become commonly accepted that many cosmetic and other elective surgeries are done when we’re younger, so that weRead More
A nose job, or rhinoplasty, is the most common cosmetic procedure requested in my practice. Whether from a sports injury or from genetics, many teenagers aren’t happy with their nasal appearance. Sadly, some are so bothered by it that it affects their self-confidence or self esteem. This may be due to unfortunate teasing they getRead More
Men and women in San Antonio are looking into rhinoplasties, or nose jobs. While each rhinoplasty is individualized for each patient, regardless of sex, there are some general considerations to consider when doing a rhinoplasty from the gender perspective. I should clarify these issues I will discuss relate to cosmetic surgery. With respect to aRead More
Despite masks covering our nose, we still value an attractive nose that matches and balances our face. The nose sits prominently on the face and is a major factor in one’s facial harmony and balance. And if you are unhappy with your nose, the decision to have a rhinoplasty (or nose job) is a majorRead More
Your nose is a key central feature of your face and major determinant of your attractiveness. Don’t be discouraged if you feel your nose is not as attractive as you like, as so many people have various nasal deformities—whether they be due to family genes (“I got my father’s nose.”) or from trauma. TheRead More
Men comprise a large portion of my rhinoplasty practice. While some also want cosmetic changes, the majority of men looking for rhinoplasty want to breathe better. It’s not uncommon for men to complain of nasal obstruction. Many give a history of nasal trauma—typically from sport injuries or from fights. While these injuries certainly can resultRead More
