Plastic Surgery Blog Newark

Dorsal Hump – Rhinoplasty Newark Nasal Bridge

Published on December 13, 2013 by

Dorsal hump rhinoplasty is a technique used to remove a hump from the bridge of the nose. If you have a nasal bump like this and are looking for a change, consider learning more about this corrective surgical procedure. A dorsal hump rhinoplasty operation can be performed using either closed rhinoplasty or open rhinoplasty. Closed […]

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Nose Narrowing – Nostrils Rhinoplasty Newark

Published on November 1, 2013 by

If your nostrils flare wider than those of the typical nose, or if your nostril area is wider at the base, nose narrowing rhinoplasty surgery may be right for you. Contrary to common assumption, the nostrils themselves are not made of cartilage. Instead, they are composed of fatty skin tissue. During alar base resection, or […]

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Inverted V – Wilmington Rhinoplasty Nasal Bones

Published on October 25, 2013 by

When people come in for a revision rhinoplasty consultation, the physician will perform an evaluation to find out what the exact nature of the issue is. One common issue is an inverted V deformity. Removing too much cartilage from the bridge of the nose can weaken it, making it structurally unsound. When the middle vault […]

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Hanging Columella – Wilmington Rhinoplasty Newark

Published on October 11, 2013 by

If the skin between your nostrils is reaching further downwards than it used to after a rhinoplasty procedure, you might have a hanging columella malformation. Generally, plastic surgeons will use a different rhinoplasty procedure to correct this problem. When the columellar cartilages are incorrectly repositioned during rhinoplasty, this can result in a hanging columella malformation. […]

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Pollybeak – Newark Rhinoplasty Wilmington

Published on October 4, 2013 by

Nobody enjoys feeling self-conscious about their nose. Rhinoplasty is a popular form of corrective surgery for many nasal issues, including a pollybeak deformity. When pollybeak, or parrot beak, happens because of a cartilage-related problem, it’s called a cartilaginous pollybeak. The lower lateral cartilages, or LLCs, are the two parts of the nose that make the […]

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Upturned Nose – Rhinoplasty Nose Job Newark

Published on September 20, 2013 by

An upturned nose may make a child look cute, but the older a person gets, the more of a cosmetic issue it becomes. The higher tip has the effect of making the nose look shorter, which is especially emphasized in profile. It also lends an immature appearance to the face. Thankfully, an upturned nose can […]

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