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Rhinoplasty - plastic surgery for the nose

This operation is designed to improve the shape and size of the nose so that it is in harmony with the rest of the face. Frequently it is performed together with the correction of a receding chin. Sometimes it is done in conjunction with a face lift or blepharoplasty to help reverse the signs of aging. On the other hand, one may be motivated by economic or career considerations, as with professional models, actors, flight attendants etc., where a more appealing appearance is beneficial. At times, patients may have deformities inside the nose that produce increasing difficulties with breathing which should be corrected while a rhinoplasty is performed (see Fig. 2).

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The nose occupies the centre of the face - a very important aesthetic segment. It is not unusual that a small nasal refinement may bring out attractive facial features creating a striking impact. (Fig. 3 and Fig. 41 below)

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Conservative reshaping of the nasal bridge
and the nasal tip has resulted in emphasizing
the feminine facial features of these patients
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Extensive change in the size and shape of the nose, at times, may have a truly dramatic aesthetic significance. (Fig. 42).

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A large nasal alteration requires marked tissue redraping. The surgeon has to use careful judgment with regard to the amount of the alteration in the framework to avoid an unnatural and poorly defined nasal contour. Please note the perfect balance and definition of the nasal features in these patients after surgery.

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Many patients are concerned about later changes following a rhinoplasty.
The above patient's natural and attractive result is shown here 20 years after her operation.

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A "non-operated" natural look with increased aesthetic appeal is the main objective in the art of rhinoplasty.

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Nasal refinement improved the balance of this patient's attractive facial feature.