Rhinoplasty

Whether you’re scouting ideas for a nose re-shaping procedure or just want to know which kind of nose you have, this list of the most common nose types will provide you with the insight you’re after. Nose shapes are just like any other body part: no two are exactly alike. With that being said, there ... Read more

Are you still unhappy with the size or shape of your nose, even after undergoing rhinoplasty surgery? Have you had trouble breathing ever since the procedure was performed? If so, you may be a good candidate for a form of reconstructive surgery called revision rhinoplasty. Also know as secondary rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty is designed to help patients who ... Read more

Following pre- and post-op recommendations bears significant impact on your rhinoplasty surgery’s success. Rhinoplasty is one of the most complex and intricate of cosmetic surgery procedures, requiring a great deal of finesse on the part of the surgeon. The nose is made up of several bone, cartilage and soft tissue components that need to fit ... Read more

There was a time when plastic surgeons performed rhinoplasties following a limited set of beauty standards, with a narrow emphasis on the so-called “American” nose type. Fortunately, that’s largely a thing of the past. These days, patients seeking nose reshaping surgery are far more likely to insist that their distinct ethnic characteristics remain preserved. Facial ... Read more

This fall hundreds of facial plastic surgeons gathered in Nashville, Tennessee for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s annual meeting, during which they discussed cutting-edge facial rejuvenation research and techniques. Zwivel’s Susan Hornik asked AAFPRS participants for their thoughts on one of the industry’s most exciting new trends – non-surgical rhinoplasty. What is non-surgical rhinoplasty? ... Read more

Having performed some 9,000 rhinoplasty surgeries over the past 30 years, it’s no wonder veteran plastic surgeon to the stars Dr. Raj Kanodia has been called “Doctor Nose” by People Magazine.  As one of the most sought after procedures, there is no shortage of rhinoplasty specialists but few are as sought after as Dr. Kanodia. Zwivel recently sat down with ... Read more