Rhinoplasty, commonly known as nose surgery, reshapes or resizes your nose to better suit your needs. This surgery addresses both cosmetic concerns and functional issues. For example, it can improve your appearance by refining the shape of your nose, making it more symmetrical or proportionate to your face. Rhinoplasty can also alleviate medical conditions, such […]
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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 […]
Breathe Easy Again and More With Rhinoplasty
Noses are often one of two things: just another part of your look that blends in seamlessly with the rest of your face or a defining feature that can be both a positive one or a negative one, depending on your preferred look. In addition to the aesthetic aspect of your nose, there may be […]
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 […]
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 […]
How a Rhinoplasty Can Improve More Than Just Your Appearance
There are many treatment options to address the signs of aging in your face. Most of these help to restore lost volume beneath the skin and create a tighter, toned, and more youthful-looking appearance. As successful as these are, they do not significantly change the nose’s shape or size if needed to help achieve the […]
Preparation and Recovery for a Rhinoplasty Procedure
Rhinoplasty surgery can not only change or improve the look of your nose and the overall appearance of your face, but it can also help resolve breathing issues caused by injuries to the nose or birth deformities, or a deviated septum. Although it is a slightly invasive surgical procedure, it has been proven safe and, […]
The 3 Primary Components of Rhinoplasty – Nose Surgery
Primary rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that us used to alter or reshape your nose. Improving the appearance of the nose is also commonly known as nasal surgery or a nose job. Most people want to undergo rhinoplasty because they have always been dissatisfied with the nose they were born with – or – they […]
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 […]
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 […]