Advances in Minimal Scar Facial Surgery: The Lite Lift

October 20th, 2011

Minimally invasive procedures are the focus of all surgical fields and plastic surgery is no exception. The trend for looking your best has moved towards procedures that have rapid healing times, reduced risk and leave significantly less scarring than traditional methods. More importantly, most patients want a natural, refreshed look without the appearance of having had surgery. The Lite-Lift™, modified facelift procedure, exemplifies these principles by having 40%  less scarring, and nearly half the surgical down time. Rather than being performed with general anesthesia, most are performed in our office with oral sedation and local anesthesia without an IV.  Dr. Nichter and Dr. Horowitz are experts in this technique and are able to tailor your rejuvenation to better achieve the patient’s desired results.

It seems rational that the more extensive a procedure is, the more dramatic and long lasting the outcome will be but this is not always true. Though there is still a place for the traditional facelift, with it there is also increased recovery time and potential for problems.  By using advanced techniques deep to the skin, we are able to minimize external skin incisions and scarring. For example, placing the scar within portions of the ear and ending the incision behind the earlobe crease eliminates the usual telltale scar of a full facelift. Similarly, repositioning the incisions to hide them is also used. For example, beveling the incisions just behind the hairline allows the sideburn not to be displaced too high while allowing hair to grow through the scar to conceal it. In contrast to the traditional facelift, the Lite-Lift™ re-draping of skin is upward, a more natural, antigravity, direction eliminating the “swept away” unnatural pull too often seen in Hollywood stars with older facelift techniques. These and other advanced techniques along with modifications and innovations by Dr. Nichter and Dr Horowitz are what make up the essence of the Lite Lift™.

The techniques of the Lite Lift are advanced and predictable in the most skilled hands of Plastic Surgeons Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery of which Dr. Nichter and Dr. Horowitz are members. The best candidates are those patients with some remaining skin elasticity (late 30’s to 60’s) but this technique is also  applicable to most patients including those in good health but advanced age. Best of all, this technique can incorporate synergistic procedures such as blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), temple/brow lift, cheek lift, and liposuction of the neck and jaw line, chemical peels and more. These added procedures heal simultaneously so a speedy recovery is expected.

Our patients remain our biggest source of our referrals. Over time they remain thrilled with their Lite-Lift™ results. I share their enthusiasm and appreciate their long lasting rejuvenation which affects them inside and out.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS

For more information about the Lite-Lift™ or other cosmetic procedures performed by Dr  Nichter and Dr. Horowitz call our office number; 714 902 1100 or go to our web site: PacificCenterForPlasticSurgery.com

Breakthrough Organization will Benefit Post-Bariatric Patients

October 20th, 2011

ASBPS Press Release

Breakthrough Organization Will Benefit Post-Bariatric Patients: The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons

A group of distinguished plastic surgeons has launched a powerful new resource for individuals who have experienced dramatic weight loss due to bariatric surgery or intensive dieting. Dr. Jed Horowitz and Dr. Larry Nichter of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are members of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons (ASBPS). The organization’s primary focus is providing referrals to top-flight plastic surgeons who specialize in treating specific post-bariatric problems. What distinguishes the ASBPS is that all of its member surgeons are specialists in body contouring. These procedures are a viable remedy for the larger areas of sagging skin that often result from massive weight loss. More that just a cosmetic step, body contouring provides a solution for a number of problems that can occur following bariatric surgery. “Removing excess skin is not only necessary to achieve optimal body shape, but it’s also helpful in improving overall health and quality-of-life,” said Peter Rubin MD, chair, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Post Bariatric Task Force. Sagging skin can inhibit movement, lead to infections, and have a sizable psychological impact.

A Secure and Safe Solution

The ASBPS offers patients the security of having easy access to the most advanced post-bariatric care possible. To qualify for membership in the unique organization, surgeons must be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. In addition, most members belong to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, as well as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Canadian Society for Plastic Surgeons.

“The ASBPS is a complete information resource,” Dr Horowitz, a member of ASBPS, points out. “Our hope is to provide individuals with the best chance of receiving high level care, as well as reinforce the fact that body and facial contouring is a very effective solution.”

Perfect Timing

According to Dr. Horowitz, the timing couldn’t be better for the ASBPS. Statistics clearly demonstrate a steep rise in the worldwide obesity levels, as well as the number of individuals opting for body and facial contouring following massive weight loss. “Because of advances in medical techniques and safety,” says Dr. Nichter, “the number of individuals choosing body contouring treatments has shot up in the last twenty years.” In 2006 alone, nearly 66,000 contouring procedures were performed, up 18% since 2004. Following this trend, the number of treatments will steadily increase over the next decade. Clearly, the ASBPS will provide an invaluable resource to the growing numbers choosing these procedures.

The Art of Altruism

October 20th, 2011

Selfless acts not only create a solid reputation among patients, they make life-altering differences for those unable to afford corrective surgery

Nichter performs a comprehensive consultation, which is essential in ensuring a successful outcome 

It costs more than $40,000 each time Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS, flies to a third world country to devote as much as 3 weeks to teaching physicians abroad how to perform various plastic and reconstructive procedures. However, that money only covers the tangible expenses, like transportation and equipment. Not included is the potential income Nichter forfeits by being away from is southern California-based practice, the Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery. For Nichter, altruism is what drives him to participate in these medical missions, which to date, has been more than 30 times in his career.

“Most of us who go into medicine do so with a desire to accomplish wonderful things by helping people in need,” says Nichter, who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Surgery, and has certification of added qualifications in hand surgery.

“But somewhere along the line, a lot of us become disillusioned by the harsh realities of running a practice. By making altruism a formal part of my practice, I have been able to avoid disillusionment and burnout. For example, when I return from an overseas mission, I have a greater appreciation of my family, staff, and patients because I realize how fortunate we are that we don’t live in grinding poverty where access to even the most basic medical care is often unavailable.”

Nichter’s deeds are not confined to foreign shores, however. He is a firm believer that charity begins at home. ” A short time ago, I spent half a day in surgery with a neurosurgeon to work on a child suffering from a very unusually shaped head,” he says. ” No bills were sent afterward. I did this purely as a labor of love.”

Nichter’s practice partner, Jed Horowitz, MD, FASC, board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, explains that taking care of indigent patients is something the two have always opted to do. “Providing life-changing care to those who cannot afford it is a great source of satisfaction for us,” Horowitz says.

In some instances, it turns out to be less of a financial strain on the practice to provide free treatment than it would be to charge for services. “We are very dedicated to collecting financial data so that we have a clear picture of its fiscal health,” says Nichter. ” We discovered that with our state’s Medic-aid patients, we were losing significant sums of money because of the expense involved in documenting, submitting, tracking, and, if necessary, appealing claims. We looked at what it cost to provide treatment divorced from the cost of jumping through all of the insurance hoops and found that we were better off giving away our services to those patients.”

Altruism is also beneficial by the goodwill it engenders among the public. According to Horowitz, prospective patients tend to feel more certain about using the services of practitioners with a solid reputation for selfless acts.

Performing surgery in the ambulatory center and hospital setting is equally important, according to Horowitz. 

“Thanks in part to our reputation in the community, we have been able to build a large – albeit informal – referral network that supplies us with a reasonably steady stream of new patients in need of complex reconstructive services, ” says Horowitz.

“There are fewer and fewer plastic surgeons willing to take on the challenges of complex reconstructive patients these days, so our referral sources are understandably appreciative that they have us to see their patients.

Even with this network, the practice has observed a shifting emphasis from reconstructive work to cosmetic procedures. “It is a natural evolution that most practices experience as time progresses,” says Horowitz. “Today, cosmetic procedures are about 60% of our work.”

Horowitz’s and Nichter’s aesthetic-oriented expertise includes breast enhancements, breast reductions, breast lifts, upper -and lower-eyelid surgery, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, nose reshaping, liposuction, and tummy tucks, and they periodically perform their procedures as a team. Most often these cases involve bilateral procedures, such as breast enlargement and breast reduction. “If a breast enlargement takes one doctor 3 or 4 hours, we can complete that same procedure in half the time by working in tandem,” says Nichter. “This is advantageous for our patients because the shorter duration of surgery means less risk of morbidity and nausea.”

Where Paths Cross

Both Nichter and Horowitz- who met and became friends as plastic surgery residents at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville – have practiced in southern California since 1985, although separately at first. That year, Horowitz joined an established Long Beach practice of a solo plastic surgeon. It was based in 1,100-bed tertiary hospital, which ensured the practice a large volume of referrals. “Because of our hospital location and, in part, because I had gained a clinical appointment at nearby University of Southern California, Los Angeles, we sought to position ourselves as an academic-oriented practice, but in a private setting,” says Horowitz. “Our capabilities were such that we could perform all of the cutting-edge reconstructive and cosmetic procedures offered by university-based groups.”

Nichter likewise held a full-time teaching post at USC, which he acquired upon arriving in Los Angeles. Several years later, Horowitz convinced him to join the same hospital-based group. Following Nichter’s recruitment, the practice grew to six plastic surgeons working from four locations.

Problems arose when managed care muscled its way to become the dominant force in financing health care services. “Managed care adversely impacted our business plan,” Horowitz recalls. “Health plans did not care that we could provide all these quality services; they just wanted to contract with the lowest-priced provider they could find. As a result, our patient volume decreased, and the economies of scale we had achieved as a sizable group ceased working for us.”

In 2000, the group disbanded. However, Horowitz and Nichter decided to stick together. “We looked at our options and realized we worked well together as a team,” Horowitz says. Horowitz and Nichter purchased the old group’s locations in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, Caliornia., and downsized the staff to trim costs. They also scrutinized the managed care contracts they still individually held, dropping those that were the most economically disadvantageous. They did the same with the hospitals at which they had privileges, but for logistical reasons.

“We were doing surgeries at a dozen hospitals spread across the market,” says Horowitz. “We reduce that number after we realized that the commute time between surgical appointments was limiting our productivity.”

Today, they perform surgeries in about half as many hospitals as before. However, the majority of operations now take place in an ambulatory surgery center they helped establish in Huntington Beach.

“We formed a joint-venture partnership with one of the local hospitals and a management company that operates more than 300 ambulatory surgery centers around the country.” Horowitz asserts it is a plus to still be performing a significant number of cases in hospital setting rather that solely in the ambulatory surgery center. “When you only perform surgery in a self-contained facility, you lose the opportunity to interact with other physicians in your community,” he says. Nichter adds, “Being in the workplace of those other physicians and letting them see what you do on a routine basis is the best form of marketing.”

Nichter and Horowitz prefer marketing that is personal. For example, some months back, they set up displays at various upscale department stores to demonstrate their computer imaging capabilities to interested shoppers. At one of the stores, they hosted an event billed as “Gentlemen’s Night Out,” a guys-only affair where attendees received tips from the physicians and noteworthy health and beauty experts on how to look good, all while enjoying food, spirits, and good cigars.

Altruism at Work

Because overseas medical missionary work expenses are so high, Nichter established a nonprofit entity 4 years ago by the name of Plasticos Foundation as a vehicle for supporting and perpetuating this facet of his practice. Although Plasticos Foundation does not have professional fundraisers, the need to recruit some has been a matter of discussion at recent board meetings. Currently, Plasticos Foundation generates operating capital through a casual network of donors – mainly patients – who are aware of the organization through conversations with the physicians or by reading about it in the waiting rooms. Some have even elected to contribute after seeing the 1997 Oscar-winning video A STORY OF HEALING, which spotlights Nichter as the leader of a medical mission to Vietnam under the auspices of Interplast, the oldest and perhaps the best-known of the nonprofit organizations involved in arranging and underwriting medical missionary trips.

It was by happenstance that Nichter, a longtime Interplast member, ended up leading that mission to Vietnam. Another Interplast physician was to go but he was sidelined at the last minute. A Denver-based film crew was to accompany the group, and Interplast officials asked Nichter to step up to the plate, an assignment he happily undertook. “I was really thrilled when A STORY OF HEALING won at the Academy Awards,” says Nichter. “It was competing in the category of best documentary short subject, and was going up against several big budget, professionally produced IMAX films.”

“The success of our foundation is directly effected by donations both monetary and that of supplies and equipment,” according to Dr. Nichter. While the award proved beneficial for public awareness, the Plasticos Foundation and its southern California chapter of Interplast continue to be in need of donations, especially following the September 11th tragedy. The operating expenses for our missions are extensive, with the help of generous supporters our missions continue to help hundreds of deserving individuals.

Recently, Nichter and Horowitz donated medical reference books for distribution to third world physicians and nurses. “While many of the foreign lands we visit have brilliant and talented surgeons, they are nevertheless technique-starved; we hope our book donation will help address this,” says Nichter, who describes the medical libraries in those countries as virtually non-existent.

“On our Plasticos Foundation Sponsored trips, we often work under difficult and primitive conditions, correcting deformities such as cleft palates, webbed hands or feet, burn scars, tumors, and the like. As we operate, we simultaneously train local surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses in reconstructive surgical techniques and patient care, so their work can continue long after our team has gone home. The reason we focus on training through Plasticos Foundation is that we believe in the ancient Chinese proverb, if you give a man a fish, he eats for a day, but teach him how to fish, and he eats for a lifetime.”

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS, the founder of Plasticos Foundation, began performing reconstructive surgery and training local surgeons in the treatment of congenital deformities, trauma care, burn, and hand reconstruction in 1987. Since then, he has undertaken more than 25 missions to various countries around the world.

Mission Statement: To provide reconstructive plastic surgical training and care to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay, and to advance the field of plastic surgery through education and research. Making a life-altering difference:

  • $100 will buy medicine for a child
  • $250 will buy medical supplies for a child
  • $700 will fund a surgery for one child
  • $3,000 enables one physician or nurse to operate overseas for 2 weeks
  • $5,000 will buy surgical instruments for a typical trip
  • $30,000 funds entire surgical mission including 12 medical professionals
  • An endowment of $750,000 will fund one yearly trip forever

To donate or learn more contact:

Plasticos Foundation
7677 Center Ave, Ste 401
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714-902-1100 ext 135
www.plasticosfoundation.org

Breast Augmentation: the trans axillary approach

September 29th, 2011

In 1984, I performed my first breast augmentation with silicone gel implants through the axilla (arm pit), and it has been my favorite approach to date. For a natural feel and breast cancer detection, breast implants should always be placed under the pectoralis muscle. There are 4 accepted incisions for breast augmentation.

 

The peri-areolar approach (a semi-circular incision on the bottom of the pigmented disc around the nipple) and the infra-mammary approach (incision near the lower fold of the breast) place the scars on the breast proper and can make it obvious that surgery has been done. The trans-umbilical (through the belly button) incision is much less conspicuous than the previous two, but it is a long way to tunnel under the skin before reaching the breasts, and on rare occasions, tracks from the umbilicus to the breasts can be seen later than desired.

 

All 3 of these approaches require dissection (surgical separation) through breast tissue and through the muscle that the implant must be placed under.

 

Most women have creases in their arm pit. If the incision is placed in one of these creases, the scar is perfectly hidden and almost undetectable after surgery. The best part about the trans-axillary approach is that once the skin incision is made no further cutting is required. The sub-pectoral pocket is easily created without cutting into the muscle, thus affording a more secure support of the implant. After implant sizers are placed, the patient can be brought to a sitting position, and I can now see exactly what the result will be. I can finish detailing the pocket in this position before we place the actual final implants in the patient. Saline implants can be filled after placement, thus requiring a very short, one inch incision. There are no size limits with saline implants. Silicone implants will require a slightly longer incision. As these implants come filled and sealed, they must be pushed through the incision. You cannot use silicone implants with the trans-umbilical approach. Using new technology, I am routinely able to place silicone cohesive gel implants up to 533cc (D+ cup) with the trans-axillary approach.

 

Ultimately, my goal is to augment a breast with results that look and feel natural, with no tell-tale scars (even good scars!). After doing it this way for 27 years, in my hands, the trans-axillary approach accomplishes these goals better and with more options than the other 3 approaches currently offer.

Buttock Enhancement

September 29th, 2011

Many patients come to our practice to inquire about buttock enhancement. They desire more fullness but minimal incisions. Many request buttock implants specifically. This article will inform you as to the options available.

 

Brazilian butt lifts are requested by many patients. The surgery leaves large incisions in differing places depending on who does the operation. One option involves twin incisions from the buttock crease up and over the iliac crests or hips. Internally the musculature is moved to raise the buttocks. The problem is large scars that do not heal the best. Plus there is the risk of infection due to the location.

 

Buttock implants are another option. The incision is generally placed in the crease of the buttocks. The implants do not markedly raise loose skin in this area so are not appropriate for certain patients. Problems are uneven placement of the implants at surgery or later after the surgery. This requires a second surgery which may or may not correct the problem. Another problem is the sensation when you sit on the implants, which may be uncomfortable. Lastly the problem of infection with subsequent removal of implant is present. In our experience this operation is so fraught with problems that we currently do not perform it in our practice.

 

Our most popular procedure is buttock enhancement with autologous fat. This means your own fat. If you have fat deposits especially in the abdomen, flanks, lower back or inner thighs then removing these fat deposits by a liposuction and then transplanting the fat to the buttocks works well. With new techniques, about 70% survives for permanent fullness of the buttocks. The infection rate is minimal and the results are visible in a short period of time. Incisions are small and heal rapidly. The best candidates are those who undergo a liposuction procedure, where the fat can be injected in the buttock during the same surgery.

Getting a New Tummy

August 25th, 2011

Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a tummy tuck, is a procedure performed to remove excess skin of the tummy and tighten the muscles of the abdomen (when indicated), producing a flatter, more even contour. Causes of these deformities include prior weight loss, pregnancies, obesity, and previous surgical incisions. The most common candidates for this procedure are men and women who have weak abdominal muscles and or a large fat deposit that  will not diminish with diet and exercise. Both men and women today are choosing to go forth with a tummy tuck to finally achieve the body they once had or want to finally have.

The first step to going about this process is to schedule a consultation.  Then it will be time to meet with your surgeon (and your consult should always be with the actual doctor doing the surgery). The first thing you will go over your is your current medical history, any previous surgeries, your expectations and the goals you have for after Los Angeles tummy tuck.  You will then discuss the procedure itself step by step by step. Then it will be time to meet with the consultant who will go over fees, necessary lab work that needs to be done beforehand, visits to your other doctors for medical clearance, as well and scheduling the appointment for you. At this time you will be able to take a look over many before and after photos that men and woman just like you have dreamed about. When discussing fees, make certain that this fee includes the surgeon fee, MD anesthesiologist fee, OR fees, and the follow-up visits as well. If the excess fat that you just can’t get rid of is bothering you, the best option for is to set up a consultation for this Beverly Hills plastic surgery as soon as you can!

How Rhinoplasty is Performed

August 15th, 2011

Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. It’s usually very simple and can be performed in the doctor’s office as an outpatient surgery. In fact, it only takes one or two hours to complete.

If you’re worried about scars, you don’t need to be. My Rhinoplasty techniques are the most gentle in the industry, so what you’ve seen on television and on the Internet is often more brutal than it has to be! New techniques allow you to experience less bleeding, scarring, bruising, swelling, and pain. Your recovery period should be fast – in fact, all discomfort should be gone within a week or sooner.

Depending on the extent of the corrections made to your nose, you may opt to be asleep during the procedure under a general anesthetic, or you may be awake under a local anesthetic. Either way, you won’t feel any pain during the procedure.

The incisions made during Rhinoplasty are either very small or even made inside the nose. We then “resculpt” your nose to the size and shape that you want. The idea is to achieve symmetry and balance with the other features of your face. Your nose should be a harmonious part of the overall look of your face. It no longer needs to stand out as something that’s too small, too big, crooked, or injured.

Rhinoplasty is a very safe procedure, but you should ask lots of questions to make sure your doctor will use the gentlest technique possible! Be sure to choose a surgeon credentialed by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He or she must specialize in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and be dedicated to performing surgery using the latest techniques.

Rhinoplasty is more than just a surgical procedure to me! I love performing the procedure and watching how it has changed my patients’ lives. If your surgeon is not equally passionate about Rhinoplasty, I suggest you keep looking. If you take the time to choose your doctor carefully, you’ll be thrilled with the results!

For more information, please visit www.cosmeticsurgeryhappiness.com. To contact the author, or to find out more about the content of this article, call (801) 685-2730. We serve clients from throughout the United States.

Skin Care Revolution – Leading Edge Lasers

August 1st, 2011

I pride myself on learning and performing the most up-to-date cosmetic procedures, and I’m pleased to include the Fraxel laser in my practice. Up until now, skin treatments have been harsh and invasive. But the Fraxel laser promotes your skin’s own healing process by stimulating the production of new skin cells and collagen.

It resurfaces your skin so precisely that it’s more akin to the retouching of a photograph than it is traditional laser treatments. It affects only a small portion of your skin at a time with thousands of tiny microscopic laser spots. In other words, it’s like fixing one pixel at a time in Photoshop.

This allows me to target the trouble spots very specifically, leaving the areas of skin that don’t require treatment untouched. This means that even delicate areas can be treated without becoming irritated, including areas other than the face that have sensitive skin like the chest, neck, and hands.

The laser actually penetrates deep to affect the layers of skin that need to be treated, while leaving the outer layer of skin intact. As a result of this “fractional” treatment, you can rejuvenate your looks in a way that looks absolutely natural with a very fast recovery period. It only takes a couple of days before you look better than ever because only the skin that truly needs to be treated is affected!

So, what can the Fraxel laser do? It’s excellent at eliminating acne scars, wrinkles (particularly around the eyes), dark spots from age, the sun, or uneven pigmentation, and many other skin irregularities. My clients have been surprised and thrilled with the results.

I’m passionate about this procedure because it’s an extraordinary technological advancement in the field of skin care. Being able to give my clients better results with less pain and a shorter recovery time is what my practice is all about.

For more information, please visit www.cosmeticsurgeryhappiness.com or Dr. Kirk Moore To contact the author, or to find out more about the content of this article, call (801) 685-2730 or email me personally at DrMoore@cosmeticsurgeryhappiness.com We serve clients from throughout the United States.

Breast Augmentation – Lowering Inframammary Fold

August 1st, 2011

Some patients present with a short distance from the areola to their inframammary fold. Many of these patients wish to increase this distance and the “fullness” of the lower pole of the breasts. This distance can be increased in the operating room and the fullness of the lower pole of the breasts enhanced with the implants. A major portion of Dr. Pousti’s practice involves helping patients who wish to enhance the appearance of their breasts (breast augmentation). Some patients present with the finding of a short distance from their areola to their inframammary fold. The patients often wish to increase that distance and the appearance of “fullness” of the lower pole of the breasts.Careful measurements area made in order to achieve as much symmetry as possible – care is taken to avoid over-dissection and a resulting “bottoming out” of the implants.

Before breast implants are placed, markings are performed and sizers are placed to achieve the desired outcome of lowering the infra-mammary fold.

In the operating room with implants in position and the infra-mammary fold lowered and therefore producing a larger distance from the areola to the infra-mammary fold.

This procedure can be used for patients with tubular or “constricted” breasts as well to help in achieving the fuller, rounder appearance. Settling of the implants may require 3-12 months after surgery.

Before and after results:

lowering the inframammary fold

Article on Breast Augmentation with lowering of the inframammary fold submitted by Plastic Surgeon in San Diego County Dr. Tom Pousti. Learn more about this board certified plastic surgeon.

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Rhinoplasty – Self Confidence

July 27th, 2011

There’s a reason for the expression, “It’s as plain as the nose on your face.” Our noses are right there in the center of our faces. You can’t hide your nose, and if you’re unhappy with it, or you have an injury or defect which has caused your nose to be misshapen, it can bring you serious distress and insecurity.

Nose surgery, which is called Rhinoplasty, is one of the most common types of plastic surgery. That’s because our noses are so important to us. When your nose is in proportion to the rest of your face, it can make a huge difference in how you feel about yourself and how others see you.

Rhinoplasty can correct numerous nose abnormalities, such as:

1. A nose that is too small or narrow.

2. A nose that is too large or wide.

3. A nose that is uneven or crooked.

4. A nose with a bump on the bridge

5. A nose with nostrils that are too large.

6. A nose that has been damaged in an accident.

7. A nose with a shape that is out of proportion to the rest of the face.

8. A nose that droops over the upper lip.

When we consult with our clients in my office, we discuss both front and profile views of your nose. We help you choose the best nose shape and size to complement your facial features. For example, if you have very strong features, you don’t want to make a large nose so small that it fails to properly fit your face. The idea is to create balance! Can you imagine the difference that patients feel when their noses are no longer so obvious? Finally, their nose is just another beautiful feature that blends harmoniously with the rest of the face.

But Rhinoplasty can do more than just enhance your looks and self-esteem. It can also improve your health. Patients with breathing difficulties can gain relief through changing the anatomical issues that cause the problem. Nose surgery can do both: fix breathing issues and create a more beautiful face.

Whatever your reasons for Rhinoplasty, the best techniques come with less blunt force, which leads to less bleeding, bruising, swelling, and pain. But you must locate a surgeon who is so interested in your comfort that he or she has learned how to perform this gentle form of nose surgery! In my practice, our clients’ comfort and satisfaction are primary.

It’s a pleasure to see how nose surgery brings such relief to our clients. They feel so much better about themselves that it’s truly a life-changing experience!

For more information, please visit www.cosmeticsurgeryhappiness.com or Dr. Kirk Moore To contact the author, or to find out more about the content of this article, call (801) 685-2730 or email me personally at DrMoore@cosmeticsurgeryhappiness.com We serve clients from throughout the United States.

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