In Beverly Hills facelifts and nose jobs are two of the most common procedures which patients undergo. The face, and especially the nose, is what people notice first when they meet someone new. The nose’s location in the center of the face makes it very noticeable. For this reason, many people undergo rhinoplasty surgery to improve their overall appearances by correcting an imperfect nose. “Imperfect” is used loosely because every society has a different definition of an ideal nose. In the United States, a Caucasian nose is what people are currently focusing on as ideal. The typical Caucasian nose is straight, has a narrow bridge, a defined tip, and small refined nostrils. In Beverly Hills rhinoplasty surgeons are seeing an increase in minorities wanting nose jobs. For example, the African American nose is markedly different from the Caucasian beauty stereotype. It is important for African American rhinoplasty patients to select a rhinoplasty surgeon who has some experience in working with minorities because even though the surgeon takes the patient’s requests into account, it is important to produce a nose which compliments the ethnicity of the face, rather than a Caucasian-style nose which doesn’t suit the patient. Whatever the media may suggest, there is no real “ideal” when it comes to a beautiful nose. The most stunning nose is one that looks harmonious with the rest of the face.

When undergoing a rhinoplasty Los Angeles residents will often request a narrowing of the width of the nose. To do this, the nasal bones may be carefully broken and reset. Narrowing the nostrils involves an incision which will cause some scarring, but the scars will fade and should not be noticeable. Many patients desire to increase the projection of the tip of the nose. Some surgeons use silicon for this purpose but others prefer to use tissue from the patient’s body, normally from the inner ear or the nasal septum, for the implant. The rejection of the implant is less likely if the patient’s own tissue is used. A good way to learn more about your surgeon is to look at the before and after pictures on his or her website. Most plastic surgeons have many examples of their work. In addition, when consulting with the surgeon, it is advisable to ask to see dossiers of their work. This is a great indication of what one’s own results will look like.

Another popular aspect of rhinoplasty surgery is straightening the dorsal hump. Most people prefer a straight dorsum as opposed to a hawk-like appearance. The dorsal hump usually consists primarily of cartilage and some bone. The physician may choose to use an osteotome, which is a chisel-like device used to cut bone, to carve away areas of cartilage and bone. Removing the hump is a much simpler procedure than refining the tip, although both procedures are often a part of rhinoplasty surgery.

Just remember, no matter what they would like to achieve with a rhinoplasty Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills residents are urged to do a lot of research to find the surgeon who will do the best job.