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Nose Surgery- Rhinoplasty

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:36:01 +0000

Procedural Steps- What happens during nose surgery?

General Anesthesia (Drugs and/or gases used during the operation to relieve pain and alter consciousness)
The Incision
Reshaping the nose structure (Occasionally a piece of cartilage from the ear and rarely a section of rib cartilage can be used)
Correcting a deviated septum (deviated septum: Cartilage that separates the nostrils is misaligned which may cause partial nasal airway obstruction)
Closing the incision (Additional incisions may be placed in the natural creases of the nostrils to alter their size)
Splints and internal tubes or packing (may likely be placed inside your nose and on the outside to support and protect the new structures during initial healing)
Recovery (plenty of sleep and rest helps with the 2 week recovery period)
Long-Lasting results (It may take up to a year for your new nasal contour to fully refine).

Orange County Rhinoplasty Specialist

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:10:49 +0000

Nose Surgery or Rhinoplasty is one of the 3 most popular Plastic Surgeries. It is performed either using a closed procedure, where incisions are hidden inside the nose, or an open procedure, where an incision is made across the narrow strip of tissue that separates the nostrils (the columella). Through these incisions, the soft tissues that cover the nose are gently raised, allowing access to reshape the structure of the nose. Surgery of the nose is a highly individualized procedure.

Rhinoplasty by Burr von Maur, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Maintain ethnic characteristics with a Californa Rhinoplasty

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:15:34 +0000

Q: Dr von Maur, I am of ‘Eastern European’ ethnicity and wish to have a Rhinoplasty. My concern is that I’ll lose my distinguish characteristics. How can I avoid this from happening?

A: ” Although people with similar ethnic backgrounds may demonstrate comparable nasal qualities, each patient should be evaluated and treated individually depending upon his or her individual goals. Improving aesthetics while maintaining ethnic characteristics is considered in every Rhinoplasty consultation. Unveiling your New Beauty doesn’t mean losing your existing natural beauty.”

Harsh profile elements are softened and beauty is enhanced.

Rhinoplasty by OC Plastic Surgeon Burr von Maur Patient has strong European ethnicity.

OC Male Rhinoplasty

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:28:24 +0000

A masculine appearing nose.

Nasal characteristics in men are different from those qualities which are desired by women. For this reason, aesthetic goals in men must be individualized. In general, men wish to maintain a masculine appearing nose. View the images bellow and notice how their Rhinoplasty resulted in facial harmony…

The plunging hook tip and hump are corrected.

The heavy, over projecting nose is reduced appropriately. Facial balance is restored.

The Orange County Rhinoplasty knows

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:11:40 +0000

California Cosmetic Surgeon balances facial features

The nose knows the smell of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and luring perfumes. We all know it is a grand factor in balancing facial features and it is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty is performed to reshape, reduce or augment a person’s nose. We also perform the surgery to remove a hump, narrow nostril width, change the angle between the nose and the mouth, or to correct injury.

Rhinoplasty Surgery by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Burr von Maur, M.D. The plunging tip is rotated upward while the bridge is narrowed.