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When Is It Medically Necessary To Have Rhinoplasty?

When people hear about rhinoplasty, they often think of it as cosmetic surgery. However, certain medical conditions require rhinoplasty. If you are suffering from an injury or have breathing issues, this surgery can be used to help you regain the full function of your nose. UMASS Memorial Medical Group can repair nose damage that is causing […]

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Tips For Recovery From A Rhinoplasty

A rhinoplasty can give a new appearance to your nose and make it more proportional to the rest of your face. In some cases, it can also provide more open nasal air and improve your breathing. While there are minor differences when the procedure is performed for cosmetic or respiratory reasons, the recovery is nearly […]

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Rhinoplasty Recovery Tips

As the most popular cosmetic surgery performed on the face, rhinoplasty is a safe and effective way to improve the shape and size of your nose permanently. A rhinoplasty can also provide additional health benefits by improving the nasal airway in patients with a deviated septum or other issues with the structure of the nasal […]

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Taking Care of Your Nose After Rhinoplasty

We’ve been spending these pre-Turkey Day blogs talking about rhinoplasty at UMass Memorial. Whether your nose surgery was for cosmetic or functional reasons, the goal is to recover as soon as possible without complications. A successful recovery is a critical component of your overall rhinoplasty experience. Patients want to see their final results as soon […]

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Nose Surgery Recovery Timeline

In November’s first blog we discussed the basics of rhinoplasty, nose surgery. These procedures require an involved recovery, making a Massachusetts winter a great time to get the nose you’d like rather than the one you have. While very rewarding for our patients from Worcester and the surrounding areas, recovery after nose surgery takes some […]

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How Do You Feel About Your Nose?

Our noses are uniquely human. Just think about that. If two black Labrador Retrievers are placed side by side, their bodies may be different sizes. Their heads may be shaped a little differently. But their noses are pretty much identical. So it is with most animals. But not us human animals. Each of our noses […]

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