Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #68

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Consistently in the top 5 most popular cosmetic procedures,
we take a closer look at the intricate procedure that is rhinoplasty.
Nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, has long been one of
the most frequently performed plastic surgery
procedures. While some want their nose reshaped
because they are unhappy with the nose they were born
with, others become unhappy as ageing changes the
appearance of their nose. For others, an injury may have
bent or distorted the nose, or they may have grown tired of
functional concerns. Whatever the complaint, one thing is
clear: nothing has a greater impact on how a person looks
than the size and shape of the nose.
Because the nose is the most defining characteristic of
the face, a slight alteration can greatly improve a person’s
appearance. Similarly, a slight imperfection – caused by
injury, ageing or genetics – can have an overwhelmingly
negative impact on the rest the face. Fortunately, surgeons
are equipped with a number of techniques that allow them
to disguise imperfections and restore a nose that is not only
beautiful, but in keeping with the rest of the face.
The techniques used to augment or sculpt the nose differ
depending on the desired outcome, the preference of the
surgeon and the functional properties of the nose. Before
the 1970s, the procedure was generally performed via the
intranasal approach, referred to as ‘closed rhinoplasty’. In
1973, however, Dr Wilfred S Goodman initiated a shift in
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