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Yes, the goals often differ between male rhinoplasty and female rhinoplasty, though the techniques utilized to achieve those goals are the same. What does male rhinoplasty prioritize? It is important to emphasize that there is no one, "male," form or style of rhinoplasty. This is because there is no rhinoplasty surgery template. However, Dr. Harmon has found men who seek rhinoplasty at Harmon...

A general Otolaryngologist (ENT) is usually the first person a patient sees when they have difficulty breathing through their nose in Cincinnati, Ohio. There are multiple causes of nasal obstruction. A deviated nasal septum is one possible cause. Repair of a deviated septum can often improve nasal obstruction. However, the cause of nasal obstruction may involve not only the septum but also the...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Filter Applications and Rhinoplasty: What Your App Cannot Tell You About Real, Achievable Results Do AI face filter applications provide realistic rhinoplasty results? No, AI face filter applications generally do not provide realistic rhinoplasty results, in my opinion. However, their popularity is understandable. Furthermore, these photos can sometimes be useful to...

As previously discussed, patients seek rhinoplasty surgery for aesthetic and/or functional reasons. They often ask: "how much does rhinoplasty cost?" The answer may differ depending on the scenario: Cosmetic-only rhinoplasty, where the focus surgery is on addressing aesthetic concerns about the nose Functional-only rhinoplasty, where the focus of surgery is on addressing difficulty breathing...

The term "scarless" rhinoplasty is widely marketed. In reality, all incisions heal in a manner different than untouched skin. Incisions can be well-hidden and so subtle that almost no other individual would notice their presence. They can also be poorly hidden and/or abundantly obvious due to abnormal features. The scarless rhinoplasty is approach that can hide the incisions from the view of the...

Nose surgery (rhinoplasty) can address multiple concerns about the nasal bridge (dorsum) and nasal tip. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. Nasal Hump Composed of a variable combination of cartilage and bone, a hump on the nose can make other features of the nose...

The difference(s) between a functional and a cosmetic rhinoplasty is(are) of philosophy and goals, not necessarily of specific surgical maneuvers. A functional rhinoplasty is focused on improving nasal breathing by widening or strengthening the opening of one or both nasal cavities. A cosmetic rhinoplasty may be like a functional rhinoplasty but may also involve maneuvers that narrow or reduce...

Cosmetic nose surgery (rhinoplasty) is one of the most common procedures I perform. Patients who have never undergone nose surgery often request a "smaller" nasal tip. A more refined tip can be delivered with specialized techniques that also preserve the strength and structure of the tip of the nose in most instances. However, sometimes what individuals perceive as a large or "bulbous" nasal tip...

The nose is composed of multiple, matching, complexly shaped cartilage pieces and bone. The use of additional cartilage is often required to achieve specific functional or aesthetic goals during nose surgery (rhinoplasty). For example, cartilage can be used to open and strengthen the valves of the nose to improve nasal breathing. It can also be used to change the contours of the nose to achieve a...

Revision, or secondary, nose surgery (rhinoplasty) is a technically challenging procedure, largely because the previous surgery usually alters the nasal anatomy in unpredictable ways that require creativity and skill to address and correct. There are many reasons why a patient would desire to undergo revision rhinoplasty. In most cases, however, the recovery from a secondary nose surgery is...