Beverly Hills Reconstructive Rhinoplasty

In contrast to the more common cosmetic rhinoplasty , which aims to improve the appearance of one’s nose, the reconstructive rhinoplasty attempts to restore it to a more normal or natural appearance.

 It is a procedure which usually follows severe nasal trauma or surgery for nasal cancer. The aim of such surgery is to establish a nose which will appear relatively normal and not draw attention to itself. In many instances, the final product does not resemble the nose the patient had prior to his trauma or cancer surgery. However, most patients are accepting of this rather than be self-conscious with a severe deformity in the middle of their face.

The surgery aims to establish the appearance of a normal nose with normal airways. To this end, the underlying structures need not resemble the normal anatomy as long as the external appearance of the nose appears normal. Cartilaginous and ,occasionally, bony grafts are placed for support and form with external coverage using free grafts and/or flaps.

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Beverly Hills Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

The term “rhinoplasty” comes from Greek terminology. “Rhino” means “nose” and “plasty” means “to change”. Though most approaches to accomplish this end are surgical, there are some instances where a quicker, non-surgical method can be employed. The use of Radiesse is one such approach. Radiesse is a cosmetic dermal filler made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a natural gel. It can be injected to create a bridge, lessen the prominence of a bump, fill in dents and depressions, help improve slight asymmetries and improve the angularity and aesthetics of the nasal tip. It lasts approximately 12-18 months and is performed while the patient is totally awake, which allows the patient   some input as the procedure is progressing.

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