A rhinoplasty is more commonly known as a “nose job,” and it is used to improve the shape, size or contours of the nose. For years, rhinoplasties were performed with one ideal nose shape, and that was the shape of the Caucasian nose. Sadly, nothing was done to take into account the ethnic heritage of…
Allowing a teenager to get a rhinoplasty can be a subject that is up for much debate. Some parents, doctors and guidance counselors feel that rhinoplasties done during the teenage years are nothing more than vanity procedures that may be regretted down the road. However, the wise parent or surgeon realizes all that a rhinoplasty…
The rhinoplasty or nose job is one of the top three most popular cosmetic procedures. One of the reasons for this is that it is one of the few procedures that can be done for medically necessary reasons as well as for cosmetic reasons. A nose job can make a nose that has been misshapen…
With allergy season nearly upon those who live in California, this is a great time to begin thinking about nasal health. Seasonal allergies are usually not life-threatening but can bring on irritating and life-hampering symptoms, such as a runny nose, congestion, itchy or watery eyes and even headaches. Some individuals may be considering whether a…
