Rhinoplasty as a Reconstructive Procedure...
Rhinoplasty as a reconstructive surgery was a direct result of war, disease and "gentleman sports". In ancient India the nose was cut off to punish adulterers. In Renaissance Italy, the need for reconstructive procedures was great since facial mutilations occurred frequently as a result of trauma, dueling, and disease (syphilis). Rhinoplasty as a cosmetic procedure only developed later primarily after W.W.II.
Rhinoplasty as a Cosmetic Procedure...
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty is a term used to describe an elective surgical change to the nose; surgery not needed as a result of trauma, disease or congenital malformation. It is simply a change to ones nose because they want it to look different. Historically, nasal reshaping (rhinoplasty) was something that only the elite or wealthy pursued. It was neither widely available nor affordable to the general public. Early cosmetic rhinoplasty changes were drastic and not as refined as what can be achieved today. In the past (and still practiced by many surgeons) results were severe; the common theme was major nasal reduction. People wanted tiny noses that let people know that they had their nose done. So what we saw were small "pug noses", "ski-slope" noses", and noses named after their surgeon. What is frightening is that we can still get results like this in many of today's Rhinoplasty. New York Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj, considers a good rhinoplasty one that results in a nose that fits ones face!
How do we know what will fit your face?
First, we define what is considered an aesthetically pleasing nose. The concept of a beautiful nose has changed in part as surgical techniques became more refined and also as surgeons learned to create the nose that fits the face and not the nose that fits the surgeon. In the past we have seen many noses that were actually "named" after their surgeon. The nose is the focal point of the face and can be the most defining characteristic. Whether long, crooked, ethnic, "daddy's", large hump, sagging tip...Whatever the trait, it defines the face.
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Nasal Reshaping
Nose Resculpting
Nose Job
Nose Contouring
Nose Surgery
Nose Reshaping
Rhino Surgery
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The aesthetically pleasing nose is one that fits your face with a nice shape and in the correct proportions. A short nose does not fit a long face. A big nose does not fit a petite face and a feminine nose does not fit a masculine face. The key is shape and proportions. We evaluate the face by looking at it in thirds or fifths to determine facial balance, which gives facial harmony and thus facial beauty. Some of the most beautiful faces are those that have perfect symmetry and facial balance. What we try to do is put your nose in better balance with your face. Sometimes changing just the nose will not give you facial balance. For this reason sometimes it is necessary to consider other procedures to help put your face in balance. Augmenting the cheek bones, chin projection (or reduction), lips are just some of the more common procedures that we do to give better facial balance. If you're considering a rhinoplasty, residents can educate and prepare themselves from simply browsing this site.
Visit Dr. S.'s Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery Blog.
View Ethnic Rhinoplasty Patient Testimonials.
Why Dr. Slupchynskyj does not use Nasal Packing in Rhinoplasty Surgery.
18 Months Post-op: Do I Have a Polly Beak? Doctor Answers, Tips.
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