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Common Problems That Rhinoplasty Can Fix

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Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, has been effective in treating a wide variety of issues relating to the appearance and functionality of the nose. Here are a few of the conditions that can be helped with rhinoplasty:

Large Nose

One of the most common issues addressed by rhinoplasty, a large nose can be reduced in size by removing bone and cartilage. The nasal skin “shrinks” to fit the new size of the nose.

Too Large, Too Round or Too Square Nose Tip

Another frequent problem, fullness in the nose tip, is usually caused by too much cartilage. Dr. Bellin can perform a nose tip and nostril reconstruction that will remove this excess cartilage to make the tip look smaller and more perfectly shaped.

Undefined Nose Tip

A truly beautiful nose has a well-defined tip. To correct an under-defined nose, New York City nose surgeon Dr. Howard Bellin can reshape the cartilage of the nose tip or lower the rest of the nose. In some cases, ear cartilage can be used and grafted onto the nose tip.

Wide Nose

A broad upper part of the nose can be thinned by removing bone at the cheek level. A nose that is too wide in the nostril area can be narrowed by taking a small piece out of the outer base of each nostril.

Crooked Nose

The type of correction needed for a crooked nose depends a great deal on the cause of the problem, which is not always completely evident. In some cases, repositioning misaligned bones can solve the issue. In other cases, cartilage grafting or reshaping of the septum (the cartilage that divides the nasal chambers) is needed.

Nose Bump

Bumps on the bony part of the nose (the bridge) can often simply be filed down and reshaped.

“Ski-Jump” or “Saddle” Nose

This condition often looks like the middle of the nose bridge is sloped or caved in. It can usually be corrected by adding additional cartilage or a piece of silicone as filler.

Other conditions that can be helped with rhinoplasty include:

• Too-narrow nostril area
• Too-thick nostril rim
• “Hanging” nose tip
• Area between nostrils hangs down or retracts
• Deviated septum

If you are interested in nose surgery, please contact the New York City plastic surgery office of CosMedica today to schedule your free initial consultation with Dr. Bellin.