If you’re considering rhinoplasty surgery, you will naturally want to review the estimated pricing. Rhinoplasty is a highly specialized procedure, requiring a high degree of artistry and skill, it may command a higher price tag than other routine procedures. However, the benefits of rhinoplasty surgery will last a lifetime and can be considered a solid, investment in your appearance and self-confidence. Read more
Traditional treatment of a fractured nose questioned. Areport in the Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2007;9:40-43:
29 % of patients who underwent traditional closed procedures indicated that they would like revision surgery to correct an aesthetic and/or nasal airway problem. Of those who requested revision surgery
- 24 % cosmetic and functional reasons
- 35% nasal obstruction
- 47%aesthetic reasons alone
(PLD) Whilst this is a small report it does confirm my clinical observation. I advise that a thorough septo-nasal assessment is important, before patients are advised to undergo a closed reduction of a nasal fracture.(PLD)
The report concludes. “A septorhinoplasty may be offered as a definitive and/or elective procedure when the post-injury assessment.
more infroimation
When starting to consder nasal surgery, having a broad outline of what to expect is a good start.
From this knowledge you build a more detailed examination of what to expect, your responsibilities and the understanding that comes with an agreement on the expected result.
At Jewel Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, we feel it is important to guide our patients through this process.
This Check list can assist this process.
Beauty is not an exact science but interestingly, studies do confirm there are important specific proportions and relationship of facial parts that blend to an attractive look.
Have you ever marvelled at the beauty of some people that seems to transcend their age?
Why do some people look young for their age?
What is do attractive faces have in common?
Chances are they have a strongly projecting cheek bones!
And the reverse occurs, some people even at a very young age have prominent fat bags under the eyes and this is related to an under developed cheek complex?
Cheek Augmentation
Most people consider a prominent cheekbones to be an attractive and so often fashion magazines portray exactly this appearance in professional models.
Implants in the malar or cheek area give fullness to flat cheekbones. Additionally they can be used to define or glamorise the high cheek look.
Once upon a time only silicone implants and bone grafts were used — now there are many more options.
The commonest materials used in the clinic for cheek augmentation are
Coral
Fat from your own body
Silicone
Each of these implants can be placed to give more projection at the side, the front, or both and provide your customised individual look.
Operation in brief
- Scars are nearly invisible and there is an immediate improvement.
- After the procedure there is variable bruising
- Rhinoplasty and cheek implants are often combined
- Often performed as office based surgery
- 2-5 days discomfort
A simple home assessment - On a front on facial photograph, - Draw Lines
1. A line joining the lateral angle of the lip to the lateral most angles of the eyelids.
2. Another line projects from the tragus or front nodule of the ear to the inferior edge of the nasal base.
3. The area posterior and superior to the junction of these two projections should the most prominent area of the cheek.
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