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The Unseen Impact of a Deviated Septum When you breathe, have you ever noticed that one nostril seems more open than the other? Or you may experience frequent sinus infections, nosebleeds, and difficulty sleeping due to a blocked nose. If yes, there’s a possibility you might be living with a deviated septum. According to Harvard Health Publishing, approximately 80 percent of the population has some form of nasal septum deviation, albeit many are unaware of the condition. In this article, we will discuss septum deviation, its effects, and ways it can be corrected.   Understanding deviated septums The septum is…

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.…

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…

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…

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,…

Every rhinoplasty procedure is unique, just like the recipients. This means rhinoplasty prices can be hard to pin down.

There’s probably no such thing as a perfect nose. But various nose shapes work better with various face types.

Most people you ask could probably tell you, in general terms, what a rhinoplasty is. But what about a septoplasty?

The holidays are some of the best times to get a rhinoplasty, as long as you’re ready for the rhinoplasty swelling stages.

A preservation rhinoplasty can be one of the best options for many prospective patients, but how do you tell if it’s right for you?