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A recent study shows that airway concerns are a major reason many patients seek revision for rhinoplasty, Toronto surgeon Dr. Richard Rival explains. He says surgeons need to pay special attention to this during initial rhinoplasty surgeries. Toronto, Ontario (November 2013) — Many patients who return to the operating room following cosmetic nose surgery complain the initial nose jobs left them with obstructed airways that required revision rhinoplasty, a new study shows. Toronto facial plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Rival (www.rivalcosmeticsurgery.com) says his colleagues can avoid this situation by paying special attention to the airway during the initial procedures. “Nobody wants…

Dr. Richard Rival, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty in Toronto, says the incidence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) symptoms often correlates with postoperative satisfaction for rhinoplasty patients. Toronto, Ontario (April 2013) – Rhinoplasty patients’ body images may be an indicator of their satisfaction with their results, says Dr. Richard Rival (www.rivalcosmeticsurgery.com). Dr. Rival, a facial plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty in Toronto, has noticed that patients who exhibit symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) prior to their procedures are more likely to express some degree of dissatisfaction after surgery. “Any rhinoplasty candidate that expresses an excessive degree…

In a recent article in Elevate, a leading anti-aging and wellness magazine, Dr. Richard Rival discusses cosmetic surgery financing options and notes that his patients often see their cosmetic procedures as personal investments. Toronto, Ontario (February 2011) – Dr. Richard Rival recently received recognition as a cosmetic surgery expert in an article in Elevate magazine about cosmetic surgery financing. In the article, Dr. Rival notes that for many people who have had procedures such as a face lift in Toronto, the increase in self-esteem and confidence is priceless. “My Toronto cosmetic surgery clients tell me that they look at their…

Dr. Richard Rival is giving patients the opportunity to learn more about facial plastic surgery. His recently launched iPhone application called “Dr. Rival” allows patients to upload photographs and see what they would look like after surgery. Toronto, Ontario (December 2010) – For those who have always wondered what they would look like with a different nose, they no longer have to visit a plastic surgeon’s office. Dr. Richard Rival, a specialist in rhinoplasty in Ontario, has launched a new application called “Dr. Rival” for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The free app, available for download at iTunes, allows…

Using technologies like digital imaging and 3D presentations of nose surgery procedures, Dr. Richard Rival is enhancing patient communication before rhinoplasty procedures for improved outcomes. Toronto, Canada (April 2010) – A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery. As computer technology advances, it is becoming more useful in a variety of medical applications, including nose surgery in Toronto. Dr. Richard Rival is increasingly using advanced digital imaging technology to help his patients envision their possible results. Cosmetic rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the nose. While it is one of the most commonly…

While “injectable” nose jobs in Toronto are often touted as a cheap and easy substitute for certain types of nose surgery, Toronto facial plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Rival explains why these procedures may offer less permanent results and fewer benefits than surgical rhinoplasty. Toronto, Canada (February 2009) – In recent months Dr. Richard Rival, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, has seen an increase in the number of men and women considering nose surgery in Toronto to repair or revise their nasal structure. As the centerpiece of the face, it is no wonder that people wish for the “perfect nose” that…