Dr. Mele discusses Rhinoplasty (aka: Nasal Surgery, Nose Surgery or the Nose Job) on the San Francisco Bay Area's News Station, KRON4.
Nasal Surgery (Rhinoplasty) Video – Part 2
Below is a nasal surgery (rhinoplasty) video from a recent appearance on KRON, channel 4. The show is Body Beautiful with host, Vicki Liviakis. What follows is part 2 of a 4 part special presentation on cosmetic nasal surgery (nose jobs). Rhinoplasty before and after pictures are included and a closely related procedure, chin augmentation (chin implants) is also discussed.
If you have questions about nose surgery, please give me a call at (925) 943-6353, or use the contact form on the left. Additional information and links are also available at the end of this post. The 800 number in this nasal surgery video was only for viewers to call in during the live show.
Sushruta, the Original Nose Job and Ancient Plastic Surgery
Sushruta - The Father of Indian Surgery and Plastic Surgery
While many consider plastic surgery a relatively new discipline, its origins are documented more than 4000 years ago by the Indus River Civilization of India. In Sushruta’s Compendium (around 1000 BC – 600 BC), Sushruta documents ancient medicine, surgery and midwifery 150 years before Hippocrates.
The Nose Job is one of procedures which defines early Plastic Surgery, and Sushruta is credited as the first to describe the details of rhinoplasty. His compendium shows clearly that surgery and cosmetic plastic surgery have always been linked. Sushruta’s techniques spread from India to Persia, Arabia, Egypt and eventually Europe, and some methods are still used today.
In the next part of this series Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery) San Francisco Bay Area (Cosmetic Nose Job) Part 3 of 4) we will jump forward a few thousand years to Gaspare Tagliacozzi, the Father of “Modern” Plastic Surgery.
Nose Job Video on KRON4′s Body Beautiful
Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery) Questions
This Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery) Video includes:
Nasal Septal injuries
Methods used to build up the dorsum of the nose?
Asian Rhinoplasty techniques
Septal cartilage grafts
Ear cartilage grafts
Rib (costal) cartilage grafts
Nasal Implants
Weir excisions – to reduce the width of the base of the nose.
Rhinoplasty before and after pictures with and without chin augmentation (chin implants)
Dorsum hump reduction with nasal tip-plasty and nasal tip reduction
Dorsum reduction with chin implant
Before and after pictures – chin implant alone
What is the role of Computer Imaging for planning cosmetic surgery of the nose and chin?
Types of chin implants
Silicone chin implant
Medpore chin implant
Comparing proportions to size of nose?
Non-surgical rhinoplasty, building up the nose with HA fillers:
Restylane
Juvederm
Perlane
The form of the nose vs. the function of the nose
The treatment of Nasal Obstruction
Additional Information on Nasal Surgery, Rhinoplasty and Nose Jobs
This is part 2 of 4 in a video series on Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additional segments can be found here:
The previous two posts were about Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation. Sometimes combining procedures gives the best result. The Mommy Makeover, for example, combines breast enhancement with a tummy tuck. The two areas are anatomically independent, but by addressing two areas simultaneously, the recovery periods can be combined, and the results appreciated more quickly. When the two procedures are anatomically related, like when Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation are combined, simultaneous treatment allows for the creation of the optimal facial proportions and a pleasing cosmetic result.
Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation to refine the nose, improve the jaw line and create more balanced proportions of the face.
The Balanced Nose and Chin
The woman above presented with complaints of a bump on her nose (a dorsal hump) and a weak nasal tip that curved downward. She also had a small chin (microgenia) with a chin prominence well behind the projection of her lips. A rhinoplasty and chin augmentation were performed to smooth the dorsal hump, define and elevate the nasal tip and bring the chin forward. By combining the procedures, not only could each complaint be addressed, but the mid face and lower face profiles could be made harmonious.
How the Nose and Chin are Related
A small chin makes the nose appear larger, and visa versa. Modifying one will have the opposite effect on the other. In other words, if you make the chin larger, the nose will appear relatively smaller. By combining the procedures, the aesthetic balance of the nose and chin can be addressed, while each individual area is enhanced.
How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon for Combination Procedures
Combination procedures are best performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is experienced with each component, and with the synergy that the combination provides. If you are looking to combine surgeries, you want a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with experience in a wide range of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, and the ability to seamlessly combine them.
How to Check if Your Plastic Surgeon is Board Certified
Facial enhancement can be accomplished with a filler or an implant. Fillers (Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm®, Radiesse®) are by far, the most common means of providing enhanced fullness. They provide almost instant results, with minimal recovery. With fillers, results need to be maintained with periodic treatments. Implants, on the other hand, require a recovery period, but can provide long lasting enhancement.
Facial Implants
Chin implants are the most frequently used facial implants. Over 11,000 chin implants were inserted last year alone. The implant shape, size and material can be varied to help achieve the desired result. Even chin implants with clefts are available. The chin implant may be inserted through a small incision under the chin or inside the mouth.
Chin Augmentation – Before and After
Chin Augmentation with Chin Implant. Before (Top Row) & After (Bottom Row)
The woman above presented with a desire for a stronger chin. The before pictures (top row) show that the most prominent aspect of her chin is well behind her lips. This relationship is most often seen in children. In an adult, the weak chin is not necessarily youthful, instead it gives a meek or timid look. Before surgery, the jaw line is also not well defined.
After chin augmentation (bottom row), the chin implant moves the chin profile anterior, and in line with the lip prominences. A strong jaw, with a well defined jawline is the result. More youthful appearance, and a more beautiful balance between the middle and lower face is the result.
How Much Chin is Enough?
On the profile view, the ideal chin extends as far forward as the lips. When the chin is shorter than the lips, this is called microgenia; literally “small chin” in latin. Computer imaging can help decide how much chin augmentation is enough. A digital photo of your profile can be modified to provide just the right amount of chin augmentation. This is used to guide implant selection, and helps provide you with a predictable result. To find out is if chin augmentation is right for you, schedule a consultation appointment today. Give me a call at (925) 943-6353.
