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Rhinoplasty in Toronto: What to Know
Posted on April 10, 2023 by Dr. Richard Rival
With nearly 500 plastic surgeons in Canada and many of those in the GTA, how do you choose the right surgeon for you? Choosing the right plastic surgeon for rhinoplasty in Toronto is crucial to ensuring a safe and successful outcome for any cosmetic surgery procedure. Several factors to consider when selecting a plastic surgeon include their skill in the procedure and how that surgeon will handle your before and aftercare. Choose the right plastic surgeon Look for a facial plastic surgeon, so you know they have undergone rigorous training and testing and have demonstrated proficiency in plastic surgery.…
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Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Comprehensive Guide
Posted on April 5, 2023 by Dr. Richard Rival
Preservation rhinoplasty is a surgical technique in which the nasal structures are preserved as much as possible during rhinoplasty while still achieving the desired cosmetic and functional outcomes. In traditional rhinoplasty, the surgeon may remove or modify significant amounts of nasal cartilage, bone, and other tissues to reshape the nose. In preservation rhinoplasty, the surgeon aims to maintain as much of the natural nasal structure as possible. Preservation Rhinoplasty Techniques Your surgeon has various options to offer you the results you’re looking for. We go through a few below. Tip suture technique This involves using sutures to reshape…
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Will I Be Able to Smell After Rhinoplasty Surgery?
Posted on March 31, 2023 by Dr. Richard Rival
A rhinoplasty procedure doesn’t have as nearly as an intimidating recovery period as some would have you believe. The intense bruising immediately afterward looks much more painful than it is. However, the rhinoplasty recovery timeline will require some adjustments to your daily life. One question we frequently hear regarding rhinoplasty surgery concerns the senses of smell and taste after the procedure. If you’re interested in how nose surgery might affect your sense of smell, we’ll sniff out some answers for you here. The rhinoplasty recovery timeline Before we can cover how your sense of smell is affected by a…
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Wedding Prep: Is Getting a Rhinoplasty Procedure Worth It?
Posted on March 31, 2023 by Dr. Richard Rival
For those who weren’t aware, February is National Weddings Month, likely since this is when all those New Years and Christmas proposals start to turn into real wedding plans. Or maybe it’s to coincide with the romance of Valentine’s Day! If you’re in the wedding planning mood or suspect you’ll be attending one in the coming year, there’s undoubtedly an impetus to look your best. And whenever looks are on the mind, one tends to return to their “wish list” of cosmetic procedures. And if there’s one cosmetic option that tends to show up on most people’s wish lists,…
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Cosmetic Budgeting 2023: Comparing the Cost of Rhinoplasty
Posted on February 24, 2023 by Dr. Richard Rival
The cost of rhinoplasty is a big part of making the decision to get a rhinoplasty, but how does it compare to other cosmetic procedures?
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Can I Clean My Nose During the Rhinoplasty Recovery Timeline?
Posted on January 12, 2023 by Dr. Richard Rival
During the rhinoplasty recovery timeline, particularly the early stages, you need to treat your new nose with plenty of care. Many people wonder exactly what they can and can’t do when it comes to cleaning their nose, and doing their regular skin-care routine. This blog addresses all your post-rhinoplasty cleaning questions. Rhinoplasty recovery timeline If you’ve seen any rhinoplasty recovery photos, you probably understand it isn’t a process that happens all at once. Rhinoplasty recovery begins as soon as the process itself is over. You’ll need to spend a few hours resting at the clinic before going home. After that,…
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What Affects Rhinoplasty Prices?
Posted on January 9, 2023 by Dr. Richard Rival
Every rhinoplasty procedure is unique, just like the recipients. This means rhinoplasty prices can be hard to pin down.
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Finding the Perfect Nose For Your Face Shape
Posted on December 8, 2022 by Dr. Richard Rival
There’s probably no such thing as a perfect nose. But various nose shapes work better with various face types.
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Septoplasties But Were Afraid to Ask
Posted on December 5, 2022 by Dr. Richard Rival
Most people you ask could probably tell you, in general terms, what a rhinoplasty is. But what about a septoplasty?
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Dealing with Rhinoplasty Swelling Stages During the Holidays
Posted on November 18, 2022 by Dr. Richard Rival
The holidays are some of the best times to get a rhinoplasty, as long as you’re ready for the rhinoplasty swelling stages.
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