Many plastic surgery patients of non-Caucasian heritage are concerned with maintaining their ethnic identity after a nose job. In the past, surgeons tended to perform rhinoplasty with the image of the typical Caucasian nose in mind. This may work for some people, but ideally, any plastic surgery should be individually tailored to each patient. That’s […] Read more

Surgical correction of a deviated septum is referred to as “septoplasty,” while cosmetic enhancement of the nose is called “rhinoplasty.” In recent years, the lines separating the two procedures have blurred, as it has been discovered that many people with crooked noses require internal repositioning of the septum as well. But how do you know […] Read more

According to new research, adolescents who are bullied and bully others have an increased desire for rhinoplasty and other plastic surgery procedures. The study, published in this month’s issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, sheds light on how poor psychological functioning, which is commonly associated with both victims and perpetrators of bullying, may be the […] Read more

Some adolescents debut more than a deep tan upon returning to classes after their spring and summer breaks. In 2022, over 4,800 rhinoplasty procedures were performed on patients aged 19 and under, with the goal of enhancing the appearance or function of the nose, addressing issues such as size, shape, or breathing difficulties. According to […] Read more

Dr. Thomas W. Loeb is a renowned NYC rhinoplasty surgeon who first picked up media headlines for Paula Jones’ amazing nose transformation in the nineties. NY Daily News described the final result as “shorter, straighter, slightly upturned, and more or less cute as a button.” She said she got the surgery to lose her “family […] Read more

The origins of cosmetic surgery can be traced back thousands of years. Papyrus scrolls suggest that Egyptians were performing rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, as early as 3500 B.C. Detailed hieroglyphics depict nasal reconstruction for aesthetic purposes in this ancient civilization, which often utilized nose removal – or rhinectomy – as a punishment for seemingly […] Read more

The nose that you’re born with might not be your idea of the perfect nose, although opinions vary widely on exactly which defining characteristics do comprise the perfect nose. In truth, because everyone has a unique face, the proportions, shape, and size of the perfect nose will be different for everyone. If you’re dissatisfied with […] Read more

What constitutes the perfect face? While a glowing complexion and flawless skin play a role, there are actually mathematical ratios that dictate our facial beauty ideal. Certain proportions and facial feature arrangements enhance physical attractiveness, while others detract. There’s a scientific reason why plump lips, petite noses and large eyes are found particularly appealing in […] Read more

Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows that nose reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty) is the number one requested cosmetic procedure by adolescents. Having a large, humped or misshapen nose can spark feelings of anxiety, depression and embarrassment among teenagers who feel pressured to fit in with their peers. More than any other demographic, teenagers […] Read more

Many accomplished plastic surgeons consider nose jobs, also known as rhinoplasty, to be the most sophisticated surgery of all facial procedures. In capable hands, rhinoplasty can improve a patient’s confidence immensely, by sculpting the bridge, tip or nostrils so they are more proportionate with the rest of the face. Some men and women may be […] Read more