Commonly in revision and ethnic rhinoplasties, African Americans, Latinos, and Asians, the nose must be augmented or made bigger. In these instances, the nose is reconstructed using either: – Your bodies own natural cartilage – Implants composed of Gortex or plastic (Medpore) There are instances where implants are appropriate, but I mainly use the patient’s naturally occurring cartilage during Continue Reading >>
How Do I Treat Patients Undergoing a Rhinoplasty in Charlotte with Thin Skin?
There are two steps that must occur for a successful aesthetic outcome in patients with thin skin after a rhinoplasty in Charlotte. The nose is supported by an underlying framework composed of bone and cartilage. During rhinoplasty, this framework is changed and then the skin over the nose has to heal back onto the framework. Continue Reading >>
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