Correcting a Wide Nose Tip with Rhinoplasty

Unhappy woman pressing her nose tip.

A wide nasal tip can be a source of self-consciousness for many people. It can make the nose appear bulbous or round and detract from the face’s overall balance and harmony. Fortunately, rhinoplasty can effectively correct a wide nasal tip and achieve a more refined and proportionate appearance. Sedgh Facial Plastic Surgery in West Hollywood, […]

How Does a Plastic Surgeon Harvest Rib Cartilage for Rhinoplasty?

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If you are considering rhinoplasty, you may have heard about using rib cartilage as a graft material. Rib cartilage is a versatile and durable option to reshape and reconstruct the nose for functional and aesthetic purposes. The Rib Cartilage Harvesting Procedure During a rhinoplasty procedure that involves rib cartilage grafting, the plastic surgeon will typically […]

Can Plastic Surgery Fix a Pinched Nose?

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A pinched nose is a common aesthetic concern. It occurs when the nasal bridge is narrow and the tip of the nose looks squeezed. This condition can make breathing hard and change the face’s appearance, hurting a person’s confidence. While many try to mask their pinched noses with makeup or accessories, plastic surgery is a […]

Why Do I Have a Nose Hump?

The nose is an integral part of the face that dramatically affects how someone looks. While some individuals have perfectly straight and symmetrical noses, others may have a bump or hump on the bridge of their noses. This nose hump, also known as a dorsal hump, is a common cosmetic concern for many people. This […]

Do You Have Wide Nostrils? Nose Reshaping Can Help

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Wide nostrils are typically caused by genetics, whether inherited by someone else in your family or a common physical feature of your ethnicity. If the shape of your nose is well proportioned to your face, but the alar base is broader in comparison, a reshaping procedure may help restore balance. Alarplasty is a common facial […]

How to Correct a Droopy Tip with Rhinoplasty

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There are several potential causes of a drooping nose. In some cases, this is a condition that is present at birth. However, your nose tip may begin to droop more as you age or as the result of an injury. When you smile, the muscles controlling the upper lip can pull on structures supporting the […]