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Patient is a 50-year-old Asian female with a long-standing desire improve the appearance of her nose. She disliked her profile, and felt that her nose lacked adequate projection, especially near the brows. She wanted a thinner nose, with a more contoured and feminine nasal tip and nostrils. She wanted to avoid a silicone implant along the nasal dorsum, choosing rather to use her own tissue if possible.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty, and placement of facial/cartilaginous graft to the nasal dorsum to provide height and projection. She also underwent contouring of her nasal tip with suture techniques and placement of a cartilaginous tip graft to add angularity and tip projection. Lastly, the nasal bones were narrowed, giving balance and proportion to the nose, further highlighting her cheekbones and eyes. Please note her beautiful dorsal aesthetic lines. She was delighted with the result.

Patient 1

Patient is a 20-year-old female who desired to have a more refined nose with better tip definition. She had been bothered by the appearance of her profile in photographs, and had considered a rhinoplasty in the past, but had been hesitant as she wanted to maintain her ethnicity. She wanted a nose that better complemented her facial features without appearing “done”.

Rhinoplasty with reduction of dorsal hump, narrowing of nasal bones with refinement of dorsal aesthetic lines, and recontouring of nasal tip cartilages. Notice how the refinement of her nose highlights her cheekbones and lips without bringing attention to the surgical result. She was delighted with the result, and feels much more confident!

Patient 2

Patient is a 44-year-old female with a long-standing dissatisfaction of her nasal appearance, having been very self-conscious about having her photo taken. She realizes that her nose is a “family trait”, present in her father and one of her brothers. She disliked how overly-projecting her nose appears, and hates her bulbous split tip and hanging columella that always show up in photographs. She would like a nose that appears smaller, more feminine, and better complements her facial features without looking obviously altered.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty, reduction of nasal dorsal profile and nasal tip projection, and alteration of nasal tip cartilages through excisional and suture techniques. She also underwent narrowing of her nasal bones to create appropriate dorsal aesthetic lines. She was absolutely ecstatic with her rhinoplasty result.

Patient 3

Patient is a 19-year old female who had long desired a straighter, more elegant nose. Specifically, she felt that her nose was crooked, and she did not like her full nasal tip that did not have any definition. She tried to avoid photographs of her smiling, as she did not like how her nose turned down in such situations.

Rhinoplasty with correction of nasal septal deviation, lowering of nasal profile with elimination of small dorsal hump and narrowing of her nasal bones to create appropriate dorsal aesthetic lines. She also underwent recontouring of her nasal tip cartilages with shortening and tip rotation. She is delighted with the result.

Patient 4

Patient is a 18 year-old female who desired a more attractive and feminine appearing nose. She felt that her nose resembled her father’s and that it detracted from her otherwise delicate features. She felt that it deviated to the right, was over-projecting, and the tip was bulbous and unrefined. She would love a beautiful nose but had been hesitant to undergo nasal surgery because she had yet to find a surgeon she trusted.

Procedure: Rhinoplasty with septoplasty, narrowing and equalization of the nasal bones with reduction of dorsal hump. She also had contouring and reduction of the nasal tip cartilages and placement of a fascial graft to the nasal radix (the top of the nose between the eyebrows) in order to make the nose appear shorter and perkier as she desired. She was elated with the appearance of her new nose.

Patient 5

Patient is a 33 year-old female from Australia who wanted a more attractive nose. She stated that “she got her nose from her father”, and disliked that it appeared masculine and bulbous, and turned down in photos when she was smiling. She hated her large nostrils. She wanted a smaller, perkier, and more feminine appearing nose that better complemented her facial features.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty, with narrowing and equalization of nasal bone positions and suture contouring of nasal tip cartilages. She also had reduction of her dorsal hump and placement of a fascial graft to the radix (the top of her nose between the eyebrows) to make the nose appear shorter and more feminine. The nostrils were also reduced to complement her smaller and more feminine nose.

Patient 6

Patient is a 33-year-old female with a long-standing desire for a more elegant and refined appearing nose. Specifically, she felt that her nose was too wide, her tip without definition, and that her nose was not harmonious with the rest of her facial features. Also, as she has aged, she thought that her nasolabial folds had become more prominent, and that she had lost some of the voluptuousness she possessed when she was younger. She wanted to look more beautiful.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty and narrowing of the nasal bones with contouring of the nasal tip cartilages. Cartilage grafts were placed to better define the outlines of her nose (dorsal aesthetic lines), and to provide better tip projection. A fascial graft was placed at the radix (top of nasal dorsum between the eyebrows) to provide an aesthetic transition that appears more elegant. She also underwent fat transfer to her face for a total of 28cc, including lower eyes, nasolabial creases, cheekbones, jawline, chin and lips. She was delighted with the result.

Patient 7

Patient is a 30 year-old female who underwent a previous rhinoplasty and was unhappy with the appearance of her nose. She felt that her nose did not appear symmetric, and was disappointed with her bulky and down-turned nasal tip. She desired a model’s nose with a more elegant profile and delicate tip that better complemented and accentuated her facial features.

This patient had a classic “polybeak deformity” after her previous rhinoplasty. This is due to formation of excess scar tissue at the nasal tip, and often over reduction of cartilages without adequate support. She underwent Secondary Rhinoplasty with narrowing of nasal bones and contouring of nasal tip with placement of cartilage grafts to the mid-nasal vault, cartilage support of the nasal tip, and cartilage tip graft all from ear donor sites. Note that she now has beautiful dorsal aesthetic lines with narrower nasal bones, and a delicate model-like nasal tip that appears more feminine and refined. She was delighted with her rhinoplasty result.

Patient 8

Patient is a 17-year-old female who desired a nose that appeared more feminine and more narrow with a tip that appeared less bulbous and more proportioned. She especially disliked how the columella hung low and that her nose pointed down when she smiled. She desired nostrils that appeared less prominent and symmetric.

Rhinoplasty with narrowing of the nasal bones, contouring of the nasal tip cartilages and placement of a nasal tip graft to give more definition and angularity which make the nose appear more feminine. She also had her nostrils reduced and made more symmetric. She was delighted with the result.

Patient 9

Patient is a 21-year-old female with a long-standing desire to have a beautiful nose. She did not like the hump on her nose, and felt that the nasal tip was both broad and down-turned, especially in photos when she was smiling. She was aware of her otherwise attractive features, and wanted a nose that accentuates her eyes, cheekbones, and lips.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty with reduction of large dorsal hump and placement of cartilaginous grafts for establishment of dorsal aesthetic lines and nasal tip support. She also underwent contouring of her nasal tip reduction of her nostrils. A fascial graft was placed at her deep radix (between the eyebrows at the top of the nasal bridge) to soften her profile and make it appear more feminine. She was over the moon with her post-operative result. She feels beautiful now.

Patient 10

Patient is a 27 year-old-female with a long-standing desire to improve the cosmetic appearance of her nose. Specifically, she did not like how her nose appeared very asymmetric and deviated to the right side of her face, and wanted a less pointy and projecting nasal tip. She avoided having her photo taken especially in profile, and had longed for a more feminine and softer appearing nose that more complemented her facial features.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty and placement of cartilage grafts to reinforce the new midline position of her septum and nasal bones and enhance her dorsal aesthetic lines. She also underwent contouring of the nasal tip cartilages and reduction of the tip projection. She was ecstatic with the result, and loves her new nose.

Patient 11

Patient is a 19 year-old-hispanic female who has long desired a prettier, more proportioned nose that better complements her facial features. She does not like the width of her nose along with her bulbous tip and very prominent nostrils. She has always been self-conscious of having her picture taken, especially from the side, as she has hated the bump and how her nose turns down when she smiles. She has always dreamed of an elegant nose with a delicate tip that looks beautiful and natural.

Rhinoplasty with reduction of the dorsal hump and narrowing of the nasal bones. She also underwent contouring of the tip cartilages and nostril reduction and placement of cartilage tip grafts to increase tip projection. She is absolutely in love with her new nose.

Patient 12

Patient is a 22-year-old female who has hated her nose since she can remember. She avoids having her picture taken as she dislikes her profile due to her prominent dorsal hump, and feels that her nose looks crooked and unattractive. She desires a more elegant and feminine nose that both complements and enhances the rest of her facial features.

Rhinoplasty with take down of dorsal hump, straightening of nasal septum, narrowing of the nasal bones, and refinement of the nasal tip through contouring and suturing of the nasal tip cartilages.

Patient 13

Patient is a 15-year-old female who since she can remember has been very self-conscious of her nose and felt that it is too large and hooked, and without any specific shape at its tip. She would avoid photographs whenever she could, and lacked the self-confidence of her peers. She desired a more proportionate nose that better complemented her facial features and made her feel pretty.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty, reduction of dorsal hump and contouring of nasal tip cartilages with increased nasal tip projection. She also underwent a chin augmentation with placement of a medium extended anatomic chin implant to improve facial balance and proportion which greatly enhances the overall aesthetic result.

Patient 14

Patient is a 31-year-old female with a history of nasal trauma and difficulty breathing. She was bothered by her very wide nose, dorsal bump and ill-defined tip and wanted her nose to look more elegant for her upcoming wedding. She was very self-conscious regarding having her photos taken, and wanted to feel beautiful on her special day.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty, with reduction of nasal dorsal hump, and contouring of nasal tip cartilages. Cartilage grafts were placed for structural integrity to improve the patient’s breathing which was normal post-operatively.

Patient 15

Patient is a 40-year-old female who had always desired a more feminine and elegant appearing nose. She did not like the width of her nose, and the masculine bump on her profile that she inherited from her father. She felt that it lacked the beautiful lines she sees on noses in magazines and wanted to achieve a nose that looked natural and complemented her facial features. Also, as she has aged, her face has become hollow and increasingly elongated, emphasizing her fatigued appearing eyes and narrow jawline. She wanted to look more attractive.

Rhinoplasty with reduction of nasal dorsum, narrowing of nasal bones, contouring of nasal tip cartilages and placement of fascial grafts to the glabella (region below eyebrows at top of nose) to soften and elongate her profile which actually makes the nose look shorter. She also underwent facial fat transfer for a total of 31cc injected to the lower eyes, midface, cheekbones, cheeks, jawline, and upper and lower lips. Photographs are 6 months post-op and her fat transfer volume is stable.

Patient 16

Patient is a 36-year-old female who desired a more elegant version of her current nose. She felt that her nose was too wide and her tip was too bulbous and did not like the fact that it turned down when she smiled, especially in photographs. She liked the small bump on the side of her nose as it runs in her family and wanted to keep a small portion of it. She had difficulty breathing after an old injury and wanted to fix this as well.

Rhinoplasty with narrowing of the nasal bones, contouring and shortening of the nasal tip and placement of cartilaginous grafts to improve breathing. She was delighted with the result.

Patient 17

Patient is a 25-year-old recent graduate from medical school who has long desired a more elegant nose that better complemented her face. Specifically she does not like her mildly bulbous and over-projecting nasal tip. She dislikes the small bump on her nasal dorsum, and also would like her nose to me a bit thinner to accentuate her cheekbones. She specifically wanted changes to be subtle, with no one knowing that she had nasal surgery.

Rhinoplasty with take down of dorsal hump, narrowing of nasal bones, and refinement of nasal tip cartilages and placement of small nasal tip graft to increase tip projection. A fascial graft was placed at the radix (top of nasal dorsum) to make the profile appear more elegant. She was delighted with the result.

Patient 18

Patient is a 23-year-old female who desires a straighter and more feminine appearing nose. She has long been bothered by the asymmetry of her nasal bones, and feels that her nose is overly projecting and very unflattering in photographs. She hates to have her picture taken.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty, refinement of nasal dorsum and straightening of nasal bones, and contouring of nasal tip cartilages with reduction of tip projection. Notice how the new nose beautifully complements and accentuates her facial features. She feels very pretty now.

Patient 19

Patient is a 37-year-old female with a long-standing desire for a more feminine and elegant appearing nose. She specifically does not the asymmetry of her nose, or the overly-projecting and broad nasal tip. She is quite conscious of her prominent and asymmetric nostrils and would like them to appear more even.

Rhinoplasty with septoplasty with refinement of dorsal bump, and straightening and narrowing of nasal bones. She also underwent contouring of nasal tip cartilages and revision and equalization of nostrils. A fascial graft was placed at her radix (the top of the nasal dorsum) to make her nose appear more elegant. She is delighted with the result, stating it was exactly what she was looking for.

Patient 20