 | Rhinoplasty, Nose reshaping, Tip rhinoplasty, Nose Job |
Considering cosmetic nose surgery? You are not alone. Cosmetic rhinoplasty and functional rhinoplasty are among the most common cosmetic procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Before you proceed, educate yourself about your nose, what can realistically be achieved and the benefits and risks associated with rhinoplasty. Understanding these issues can help you choose the right surgeon to obtain the best cosmetic and breathing results. Dr. Boahene trained as a nose specialist at the world renowned Mayo Clinic before specializing in facial plastic surgery. As such, he has extensive experience working on the nose. His rhinoplasty patients have natural looking results and noses that breathe well...."don't compromise aesthetics for function...get them both". | The rhinoplasty consultation: what to expect |
A rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. Boahene is comprehensive and lasts 45 minutes to one hour. Be prepared with questions; bring pictures and records of any previous nasal surgeries if available. Bring family or a friends along if you wish; they help recall what you forget to ask. The consultation begins with discussion of your goals for nasal surgery. A detailed history is then followed by a comprehensive nasal examination. Because Dr. Boahene trained as an otolaryngologist, if he finds other diseases in your nose such as polyps or sinusitis, they can be addressed at the same time. You will learn some anatomy and physiology of your nose.....why you nose works and looks the way it does. Digital photographs will then be taken in a dedicated studio where your pictures are immediately projected onto a large computer screen. This helps with discussing your goals for rhinoplasty. Using a computer morphing program, Dr. Boahene then simulates the changes you discussed with virtual surgery. You can then have a glimpse of your potential result. Sometimes a second consultation may be necessary to answer any additional questions that may arise. You will receive direct and in-depth answers to all questions and a discussion of realistic results. | Rhinoplasty before and after photos |
| Before | After | |  |  | Finess rhinoplasty in caucasian female. This patient has a nice nose but did not like the bump and hanging tip. Fine delicate changes were made to correct the bump and the tip. Such chnages can be made without external scars and sometimes under minimal anesthesia. |
| Before | After | Before | After | Before | After |  |  |  |  |  |  | | Rhinoplsty with tip refinement, correction of over-projected tip and nasal obstruction. 6 weeks post-operative results showing quick healing when the nasal skin is thin. |
| Before | After | Before | After |  |  |  |  | | Male rhinoplasty with hump reduction and refinement of drooping nasal tip. The hump gave this patient a weak chin. In addition, his nasal tip droppe and his lip shortened whenever he smile giving him a gummy smile. These were all corrected with primary rhinoplasty techniques. |
| Before | After | Before | After | Before | After |  |  |  |  |  |  | | Thick skin rhinoplasty. Revision rhinoplasty in a female with extremely thick nasal skin, scars from previous surgeries and poorly defined nasal lines. Composite rib bone and cartilage was used to defined the bridge. This techniques of using a composite rib bone and cartilage graft prevents longterm warping ( bending) that is usually a concern when using rib grafts. Results seen after two years shows a nicer profile, a photogenic nasal bridge, narrower alar base and overall a more balanced nose. When the nasal skin is thick, a combination of precise minimally invasive techniques are combined to minimize further scarring while maximizing definition. Skin treatment measures are recommended to improve the deep pits characteristic of the thick skin.One should expect It taking more than a year to see the final results. |
| Before After |  | Rhinoplasty in caucasian female. This female had nice facial features but did not like the width of her nose, the poorly defined bridge and broad tip. Notice how the bridge is now well defined and the tip narrowed. Her flared nostrils were reshaped . |
| Before | After | Procedure |  |  | Male rhinoplasty with hump correction. Rhinoplasty in males is approached with caution. It is important that changes that are feminizing be absolutely avoided. Complementing a nice male rhinoplasty with a strong chin (with chin implant of sliding genioplasty) usually results in a confident look. |
| Before | After | Procedure |  |  | Revision rhinoplasty to correct nasal obstruction resulting from aggressive narrowing during a previous rhinoplasty by another surgeon. Notice the pinched nostrils, collapsing bridge (the inverted V appearance) With revision rhinoplasty, correcting changes from aggressive surgery and scars requires cartilage grafts the counter the forces of scar, re-expands the nasal skin , supports the breathing and allows for aesthetic refinement. Rib cartilage grafts were used in this case. |  |  | Revision rhinoplasty in a female who noticed progressive pinching of her nose and difficulty with nasal breathing following a previous rhinoplasty. After her revision rhinoplasty, her breathing improved and her harsh operated looking nose is softened. On front view, notice how the nostrils which were flattened out and pinched after her previous surgery have now been corrected and actually look smaller and better contoured. |
| Before | After |  |  | Revision rhinoplasty African female. See improvement in profile, correction of rounded bulbous tip and delicate nasal tip. |
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