You’ve surely seen them – bandaged noses in movies, on TV shows, and perhaps even walking down Madison Ave. In some social circles, they are a rite of passage. And while you might not see what lies underneath the characteristic white tape, you know what it means – a nose job. All that post-treatment wrap…
Why are more men deciding to have nose jobs? Gender equality works both ways. While decades ago, nose jobs and other cosmetic procedures were considered “women’s work,” in recent years more and more men are turning to rhinoplasty to enhance their looks and to increase their self-confidence. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic…
How do you get a broken nose and what can be done about it? It isn’t surprising that the nose is the most commonly broken bone on the head, considering its prominence and protrusion. Though patients have rhinoplasty for many other reasons, it is not uncommon for someone who has had a nasal fracture to…
Rhinoplasty surgery is a major self-investment in one’s beauty and confidence. While the procedure comes at a price, many patients report the upsurge in personal assurance far outweighs the cost of the procedure. However, for some rhinoplasty patients (not ours!), the results were not all they had hoped for – leading many to consider the…
One of the questions I am asked most frequently by patients who are interested in getting a nose job is what they will need to do to prepare for surgery. The answer is not much. There are very few preparations necessary for a rhinoplasty procedure. Dr. Tobias gives each patient a personalized list of instructions detailing…
How will the graduation gift of a rhinoplasty be received? When parents or other close family members consider what to give the high school graduate as an appropriate, meaningful gift, they typically think of bestowing something of enduring value. It can be argued that nothing is more enduring than plastic surgery since such a procedure…
Rhinoplasty cost: is it worth the expense? Rhinoplasty, a surgical procedure commonly known as a “nose job,” has become much more common in recent years. There are several reasons for this. For one thing, increasing media use focuses wide attention on the successful surgeries of celebrities (and even ordinary individuals). For another, the culture as a…
