Category Archives: Revision Rhinoplasty
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Is Revision Rhinoplasty More Expensive Than the First?
Posted on August 8, 2024 by Melissa
Factors Affecting the Cost of Revision Rhinoplasty If you’re reading this, you might be considering rhinoplasty—or maybe you’ve already taken the plunge and are now considering a revision. Either way, you’re in the right place! Rhinoplasty, often dubbed a “nose job,” is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Whether you want to enhance your appearance or improve your breathing, it’s a big step. But what happens if your first surgery doesn’t achieve the desired results? That’s where revision rhinoplasty comes into play, raising an important question: Is it more expensive than the initial procedure? Let’s break it down! What’s…
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6 Types of Nose Jobs You Can Get
Posted on March 7, 2024 by Melissa
What do you think of when you hear the term rhinoplasty? Fixing a broken nose? Removing a hump? It might surprise you to learn that rhinoplasty is a very broad term indeed. If you’ve been looking up medical or cosmetic procedures for your nose, your head might be spinning from all the terms you’ve found. Thankfully, we’re here to help demystify six of these terms. Now instead of turning your nose up at an intimidating medical word, you can decide if its a process that could help solve your nasal complaints. Rhinoplasty What better place to start than the most…
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Why Botched Nose Jobs Happen & How We Fix Them
Posted on February 29, 2024 by Melissa
If you see a surgeon who is: 1) On a billboard or 2) inviting you to surgery the day after you call them, stay away! That was a lesson learned from an episode about nose jobs gone bad on the E! series, Botched. In this episode, three women explained how their rhinoplasties went horribly wrong, and the aftermath of their procedures. They were all clearly traumatized. It goes without saying that a botched nose job can be devastating, underscoring the importance of finding reputable surgeons who can deliver pleasing results. But the question remains: why do they happen in the…
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Revision Rhinoplasty: Give Your Nose a Second Chance
Posted on July 17, 2023 by Dr. Richard Rival
As a patient contemplating rhinoplasty, it’s natural to have concerns about this surgical procedure, especially considering the potential for unsatisfactory results or the need for revision surgery. These concerns are particularly genuine if you’ve already undergone a nose job that didn’t have the expected outcome. Still, it’s important to remember that, despite any past surgical complications or disappointments, numerous avenues are available for rectifying previous nose surgeries. Why might you need a revision rhinoplasty? Revision rhinoplasty becomes necessary when patients are unsatisfied with their initial surgery’s aesthetic or functional results. An estimated 5 to 15 percent of rhinoplasties need…
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Does Climate Influence Your Nose Shape?
Posted on April 22, 2021 by Dr. Richard Rival
Science has shown that climate impacts our nose shape more than many realize. This article looks at how this discovery could impact your rhinoplasty journey.
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Revision Time: What to Know About Revision Rhinoplasty
Posted on April 15, 2021 by Dr. Richard Rival
Sometimes, the first nose job may not be what we expected. Here are our top tips around revision rhinoplasty, the possible risk, and how many may be too many.
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5 Rhinoplasty Choices Based on Your Aesthetic Need
Posted on March 19, 2021 by Dr. Richard Rival
This post details rhinoplasty nuances that depend on how much change to the nasal structure is required. This will help patients choose a style of rhinoplasty.
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Sculpting A More Masculine Nose | Male Rhinoplasty
Posted on October 9, 2020 by Dr. Richard Rival
Nose jobs for men can accomplish the same goals as a nose job for women. Straightening, shaping and resizing a nose with rhinoplasty is a common practice among both genders.
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Getting a ‘Perfect’ Nose? Or the Perfect Nose for You?
Posted on June 14, 2020 by Dr. Richard Rival
We often look to celebrities for inspiration when deciding what adjustments to make to our appearance. From body types to facial features, celebs are the icons of beauty and fame. This is why we often have clients come in asking for specific requests, like “I want Angelina Jolie’s nose.” Because it’s easy to view these celebrities as having a perfect nose, it’s no wonder people want it. But any top facial surgeon will tell you, the perfect nose for them, is not always the perfect nose for you. Why you should be wary of the “Perfect Nose” That perfect little…
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Bad Nose Job: What Do You Do?
Posted on May 16, 2020 by Dr. Richard Rival
A bad nose job can change your life. Obsessing over what went wrong, depression and figuring out what to do next can occupy your mind. When a rhinoplasty doesn’t go the way you expected, you may even blame yourself. It’s a hard thing to go through, but don’t worry, you do have options. Here are a few things to do and to consider when you’re not happy with a nose job. The Healing Process Healing is a tough time for some rhinoplasty patients. You’re anxious to see how your new nose will appear, but can’t see past the initial bruising…
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