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- What can be done to fix my droopy nasal and small chin?
- Dr. Solomon Featured in Macleans Magazine
- Medicis Canada Asks Dr. Solomon to Demo Facial Fillers
- I still have concerns about my rhinoplasty. Can you help?
- Tell me about the risks involved in gortex rhinoplasty.
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What can be done to fix my droopy nasal and small chin?
I have a bump on my nose, a droopy nasal tip and small chin. What can be done to enhance my appearance?
Rhinoplasty surgery is a common procedure which can dramatically improve ones appearance. The goal of rhinoplasty surgery is to deemphasize the nose and to accentuate other facial features. Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures performed. Hundreds of thousands of Rhinoplasty procedures are performed annually in most of the developed and developing world. Rhinoplasty surgery often is done to improve balance of ones facial features. In circumstances where a nose is too large for ones face reduction rhinoplasty surgery is often suggested. Reduction Rhinoplasty often requires removal of a nasal bump as well as narrowing of the nasal bones and often modification of the nasal tip. If ones tip droops it can be lifted and strengthened to give a more balanced and attractive nose. Read the rest of this entry »
Dr. Solomon Featured in Macleans Magazine
Dr. Solomon was interviewed and featured in Macleans magazine Cosmetic Plastic Surgery issue. Dr. Solomon was asked to comment on current trends in Rhinoplasty surgery. “Current Concepts of Rhinoplasty surgery aim to achieve a timeless unoperated nose.”
Medicis Canada Asks Dr. Solomon to Demo Facial Fillers
Dr. Solomon was asked by Medicis Canada demonstrate the dramatic anti aging results obtainable with facial injectable fillers. The results of these cases demonstrate the dramatic yet natural improvement a patient can obtain with non surgical facial injectable fillers. These results are so beautiful Medicis corporation the distributer of the filler will use these as educational tools in physician offices across Canada.
To view before and after images of the results, click here.
I still have concerns about my rhinoplasty. Can you help?
Patient Question:
I had Rhinoplasty Surgery last year. I still have concerns regarding the appearance of my nose. I feel my nose is still thick and the tip hangs down too much. The bridge does not feel smooth. I also have trouble breathing now. Here are photos for you to look at. Please let me know if you think you can help.
Dr. Solomon’s Answer:
Your photos indicate that you appear to have thick nasal skin. You also have what is called a polybeak deformity and collapse of the middle vault of your nose. Your nasal tip is still bulky but this may be related to the lack of strength to the nasal tip. If you want to come in for a consult we can evaluate you thoroughly and determine if revision surgery is something you wish to consider. Breathing tests also may help determine what is contributing to your nasal congestion since your prior rhinoplasty. Please see our site information on revision rhinoplasty to view some of our revision rhinoplasty photos. You will see similar cases to yours and some examples of what can be accomplished with revision rhinoplasty surgery.
Tell me about the risks involved in gortex rhinoplasty.
Patient Question:
Can you tell me about gortex use in rhinoplasty surgery and what are the risks associated with it?
Dr. Solomon’s Answer:
Gortex implants known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) have been used extensively in a variety of surgical procedures for years. Its use in rhinoplasty date back over 20 years. Gortex is used in rhinoplasty as an alternative to cartilage grafts. It can be used to build up areas of the nose or to camouflage areas of asymmetry or irregularity possibly resulting from prior nasal surgery or trauma. In rhinoplasty cases where building of the nose is required patients will be offered both cartilage grafts and gortex implants. The advantages and disadvantages of grafts and gortex will be outlined to each patient on a case by case basis. The biggest risk of gortex use is infection or extrusion of the implant which is felt to be between one and three percent incidence.
Male Rhinoplasty Increases
Dr. Solomon writes on male rhinoplasty surgery for Revive Magazine.
More and more men are getting their noses altered in an effort to improve their appearance. In years past, this type of plastic surgery would have been the province of women. However, given the improvements in rhinoplasty, the lure of a perfect nose has become well accepted by the male gender. As such, Otolaryngologist-Facial Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons and Maxillofacial Surgeons have started tailoring some of their procedures towards the male populace. With the recession and increasingly competitive workforce Males look to cosmetic surgery to look younger and better. Rhinoplasty being one of the commonest cosmetic surgical enhancements has become increasingly sought out by men of different ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic status. But is rhinoplasty that much different between men and women?
