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Like any surgery, it's no small decision to choose to undergo rhinoplasty (nose job). Chicago men and women who want to transform their faces often ask about rhinoplasty to create a smoother, narrower, or more refined nose. However, because it is an extensive procedure, rhinoplasty requires a sizeable recovery time. There are many things you …
Choosing a plastic surgeon to perform your rhinoplasty (or “nose job”) is no small decision. You want to trust your appearance and well-being to only the best rhinoplasty surgeon. Chicago men and women considering nose surgery have many highly qualified doctors to choose from, so thoroughly researching each one is an essential part of the …
Rhinoplasty surgery is one of the most frequent operations I perform, yet it is considered to be one of the most difficult in all of plastic surgery. After all, the nose does occupy a very expensive piece of real estate on the body: the center of your face! Every maneuver and millimeter is important, so …
Not all nose surgery is the same. Patients considering rhinoplasty at my Chicago practice often ask if the surgery can correct issues they have with breathing through their noses. They also want to know if cosmetic rhinoplasty—designed to change the size or shape of the nostrils, bridge, nasal tip, or other structures—can be combined with …
Women and men considering rhinoplasty are often willing to make certain concessions (including traveling out of the country) to find lower-cost options. If ever there is a time to heed the age-old adage, "you get what you pay for," it's when you're considering elective cosmetic surgery of any type. Risking your health, not to mention …
Rhinoplasty is one of the few cosmetic procedures that people typically get when they're younger. Some of our older patients who come to us for a rhinoplasty consultation at our Chicago practice worry that they're too old for the procedure. It's possible to undergo cosmetic nose surgery at virtually any age as long you're in …
With every major development in plastic surgery, there follows a flood of products that promise the same results for less effort and money. The “nose job” is no exception. While rhinoplasty surgeries at our Chicago practice are more effective than ever, gimmicky products continue to crop up, claiming to shape slimmer, more lifted noses with …
The motivations for undergoing rhinoplasty can vary significantly from person to person. However, as a facial plastic surgeon with years performing rhinoplasty (nose job) here in Chicago, I've heard a handful of concerns more frequently than others. If any of these 6 requests resonate with you, know you are not alone! Smooth a hump on …
The vast majority of patients who undergo rhinoplasty here in Chicago are satisfied with their long-term results, but occasionally the need arises for a revisionary procedure. Although there are several distinct reasons why a patient may pursue a revisionary rhinoplasty, the surgery is most often used to refine and correct the nasal shape. Patients who …
If you’re considering rhinoplasty and are just beginning to look for a plastic surgery practice in the Chicago area, you may be a bit overwhelmed by the number of choices. Ideally, you have a close friend or family member who's already had successful rhinoplasty and recommends a specific plastic surgeon. If not, though, I've outlined some …
