News tagged with rhinoplasty

Study examines combo chin, nose plastic surgery

(HealthDay)—For patients considering plastic surgery to correct their facial profile, changing the nose and chin simultaneously may provide the most satisfying results, Italian researchers say.

Surgery Mar 15, 2013 | not rated yet | 1

New surgical concept described for nasal tip recontouring

(HealthDay)—A series of cases have demonstrated how maneuvers typically reserved for the open rhinoplasty approach can be combined with minimally invasive endonasal rhinoplasty techniques for effective ...

Surgery Nov 21, 2012 | 3 / 5 (1) | 0

pHDPE implant tied to increased infection risk post-rhinoplasty

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing rhinoplasty, the use of porous high-density polyethylene (pHDPE) and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) implants is associated with increased risk of infection, ...

Surgery Aug 28, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Study finds that ultrasonic instrument may be helpful for rhinoplasty

The ultrasonic bone aspirator, which uses sound waves to remove bone without damage to surrounding soft tissue or mucous membranes, may be a useful tool for surgeons performing cosmetic rhinoplasty (cosmetic surgery of the ...

Other Sep 19, 2011 | not rated yet | 0

Plastic surgeons should be aware of patients with 'excessive concern' about appearance

Moderate to severe symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) - excessive concern about appearance that interferes with daily life - are found in 33 percent of patients seeking plastic surgery to improve the appearance of ...

Other Jul 28, 2011 | not rated yet | 0 |