Various techniques can be used to perform rhinoplasty cosmetic surgery, depending on the patient’s unique anatomical and aesthetic needs.

At the time of the pre-operative consultation, the nose reshaping surgeon will establish the candidacy of the patient for a specific type of cosmetic rhinoplasty procedure.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides rhinoplasty to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

Reduction Rhinoplasty

Reduction rhinoplasty is a commonly used nose reshaping technique. This procedure makes the nose more proportionate to the other features of the face. It is a suitable procedure for patients with nasal issues such as a bump on the nasal bridge, excessively flared nostrils, and an elongated nose tip.

In this procedure, the surgeon will remove tiny fragments of bone and cartilage to achieve aesthetically desirable results. Furthermore, the surgeon may use a technique called alar base reduction to shrink the nostrils. They will remove tiny amounts of tissue from the area where the cheek and nostrils connect while performing the alar base reduction.

Augmentation Rhinoplasty

Another major rhinoplasty plastic surgery technique is augmentation rhinoplasty. In this procedure, the surgeon will graft bone or tissue to develop the nasal tip and/or bridge. Sometimes the surgeon uses cartilage sourced from other nasal areas such as the septum.

However, if the patient has insufficient tissue in this area, the surgeon may use cartilage from other body areas, rib bone, synthetic materials, and other forms of biological tissue.

Post-Traumatic Rhinoplasty

For patients with nose injuries, a post-traumatic rhinoplasty may be an appropriate procedure. This procedure can improve the functionality as well as the appearance of the nose. This surgery can correct crooked noses and address issues in the nasal septum.

In many cases, patients of traumatic facial injuries suffer from broken noses. The surgeon may need to re-fracture the nose in such cases. Afterwards, they will reset the nose to attain desirable outcomes. A surgeon can usually set a basic nose fracture within a ten-day period after the injury.

Reconstructive Rhinoplasty

Reconstructive rhinoplasty is an appropriate procedure for patients who have lost their entire nose or a part of it to skin cancer, accidents, or another serious illness.

This treatment involves the surgeon rebuilding the nose through approaches such as skin grafts, flap techniques, and various other innovative procedures. This is a complex process in which the patient may need numerous surgeries over a few months.

Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Ethnic rhinoplasty also involves the use of the same techniques as other types of nose surgeries. People of African American, Afro-Caribbean, Hispanic, Middle-Eastern, and Asian lineage often seek ethnic rhinoplasty.

Individuals from these ethnicities usually have softer nasal contours. In this procedure, the surgeon will ensure that the integrity of the ethnic face remains undisturbed.

Adolescent Rhinoplasty

Doctors recommend that most teenage patients should wait until their nose is completely developed before undergoing nose reshaping surgery. Some exceptions are cases where the teen patient is experiencing breathing challenges or has undergone trauma.

Surgeons make sure that they protect the delicate nasal features of the teen patient during this surgery. In addition, the surgeon must determine that the teenager is psychologically and emotionally ready for nose surgery.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

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Rhinoplasty surgery usually involves reducing a dorsal hump or bump on the nasal bridge. Sometimes a variation of this condition can create the illusion of a significant bump, called the low radix or pseudo-hump.

The radix is the upper bony portion of the nose. The radix and the cartilage beneath it may be substantial leading to the appearance of a bump. If the radix is shallow, it can cause the appearance of a depression and a bump. The cosmetic surgeon can carefully shave away small portions of the radix to reduce its size.

They may also graft a portion of the patient’s cartilage taken from another location in the nose to add fullness to a depressed area of the nose. By augmenting the space right above the radix, the surgeon can create a straighter slope.

Proper radix management is essential to develop a natural nasal appearance. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides rhinoplasty to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

Pseudo-Hump

A pseudo-hump refers to a nose where the radix is not sufficiently developed and under-projects. This helps create a facial profile in which the tissue beneath the radix (towards the nasal tip) seems even larger than it really is. A pseudo-hump develops when the bone of the radix does not project the overlying soft tissue properly.

Correcting an Underdeveloped and Low Radix

For an under-projecting radix, rhinoplasty with radix tissue grafting is the most appropriate procedure. Fascia, cartilage, or other tissue can comprise a radix graft.

In general, the surgeon uses a carved piece of cartilage (usually taken from the septum) for a radix graft. They will then place this graft beneath the skin and muscle of the radix where it remains properly hidden.

The surgeon will address the deficit in the bony structure by placing the cartilage graft over the bone where it raises the sunken soft tissue. This procedure helps develop a much straighter profile without the requirement to remove any underlying bone or cartilage from the radix.

Can you have Weak Radix and a True Hump?

It is possible for a patient to have an under-developed radix along with a true hump. The benefit of treating both these conditions at the same time is that the surgeon can undertake a more conservative approach to hump removal.

In such procedures, the surgeon brings the ideal profile line closer to the hump while elevating the position of the radix. As a result, the surgeon will have to eliminate a lesser portion of the hump to develop a straighter profile. The results of this surgery appear less “surgical” and more natural looking because of a stronger nasal starting point.

Correcting Radix as Part of Revision Rhinoplasty

The angle between the frontal and nasal bones in the nose determines the height of the radix. This height should be in proportion to the dorsal height, length, and tip projection to develop beautiful, harmonious outcomes.

The nose may appear Romanesque after the surgery if the radix remains too high, or if the radix graft used for the procedure is too substantial. In revision rhinoplasty, the surgeon reduces the radix to its right and most appropriate proportions relative to other nasal aspects and the overall shape of the face.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

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If the nasal tip lacks definition or is overly defined, it may not have a proper rotation. The upward or downward turn of the nasal tip is known as rotation.

The cosmetic surgeon will reshape the cartilage to modify the nasal tip. They will pay close attention to the base of the nose during this procedure as it affects the tension and rotation.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides rhinoplasty to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding communities.

What is Nose Tip Rhinoplasty?

Any surgical procedure undertaken on the lower third part of the nose is known as nasal tip rhinoplasty. This is a complex procedure where the nose surgeon should be experienced and skilled in rhinoplasty and have a deep understanding of the nose structure as well as how the cartilage and other tissue impacts the process of nose reshaping.

Nasal tip refinement is not necessarily a cosmetic surgery. In some cases, it may be a medical necessity. For example, at times, the patient may experience breathing problems due to the abnormal shape of their nasal tip either in their routine life or when sleeping.

A sinus infection could also develop due to an abnormal nose tip. At times, patients may also experience speech impediments due to their abnormal nasal tip.

Reasons to Undergo Tip Refinement

Patients seek nasal tip refinement, either individually or as an alternative to rhinoplasty, for multiple reasons. But it is typically undertaken to correct a “bulbous” or fuller nasal tip.

Certain patients may find their natural nose structure to be unattractive, such as patients with “hooked” noses, noses that sag at the tip, or upturned noses. Nasal tip refinement offer creates a slimming appearance for the face in general.

Wide Tip Correction

A wide or bulbous nose usually occurs due to a combination of thick nose skin and large nasal domes that are spaced apart widely. A thick ligament or fat may separate the nasal domes in many cases.

The surgeon will modify the soft tissue and move the domes closer to treat this condition. They may place a graft on the nasal tip itself for patients who have thick skin as this will give the nasal tip better definition. The surgeon can also trim off or tweak the cartilage structure underneath the skin to make the nasal tip narrow.

Less Invasive Procedure

In comparison to a complete nose job, the nasal tip refinement surgery is much less invasive. The inner nasal structure undergoes substantial modification in a typical rhinoplasty. This may involve fracturing bones which will lead to a more extended recovery period.

However, nasal tip refinement typically involves two to three incisions which allow the surgeon to access the cartilage in that site. The surgeon will close the incisions after reshaping the nose. Furthermore, this procedure involves a relatively brief recovery period.

If a patient is an ideal candidate for tip refinement surgery, it can typically provide an effective alternative to “complete” rhinoplasty surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

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Serving patients in and around Atlanta, Buckhead,  Roswell, Marietta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Patients with a nose that is slightly crooked or shifted to one side can consider a procedure to straighten. In this procedure, the surgeon eliminates some bone or cartilage or physically moves the tissue.

Similar to a broken nose after functional rhinoplasty, the cosmetic surgeon may also place a splint to hold the nose in position as it heals.

The reason for the crookedness may determine if it is very subtle or quite visible. Crooked noses are typically only an aesthetic problem. But in certain cases, it can have an impact on a person’s breathing. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides rhinoplasty to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

Causes for Nose Crookedness

Before considering treatment options, it is vital to understand the reasons for the nose crookedness. There are two main types of crooked noses. One type of crookedness occurs because of an issue within the complex system of cartilage, tissue, and bones that make up the nose.

The various reasons which may cause this condition include:

• Birth defects
• Injuries, such as a fractured nose
• Severe infections
• Tumors
• Nose surgery

The reason for the crookedness will determine if the nose is C-, I-, or S-shaped.

A septal deviation is the reason for the other type of nose crookedness. The septum is the internal wall that divides the nasal cavity into two identical airways. A deviated septum causes this wall to lean to one side which partially obstructs one nasal airway. While some individuals are born with a deviated septum, others develop it due to an injury.

Along with making the nose appear crooked, a deviated septum can lead to the below mentioned conditions:

• Loud breathing
• Problems sleeping on one side
• Nosebleeds

A qualified doctor can determine the reason for the crooked nose and identify the most suitable course of treatment to correct it.

Surgical Treatment

A slightly crooked nose may be straightened using dermal fillers. But more severe cases will usually need plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty surgery helps address cosmetic problems of the nose while septoplasty straightens that wall that divides the inside of the nose into two passageways.

Rhinoplasty

The two types of rhinoplasty procedures are cosmetic rhinoplasty and functional rhinoplasty. Cosmetic rhinoplasty only focuses on correcting the appearance of the nose. Conversely, functional rhinoplasty helps address breathing problems.

According to a 2015 study, rhinoplasty can successfully straighten crooked noses in patients with or without facial symmetry, regardless of the technique used. Facial symmetry refers to the similar appearance between both halves of the face.

Septoplasty

Septoplasty reshapes the wall between the nasal passageways to straighten a crooked nose. For patients with a crooked nose due to a deviated septum, septoplasty us likely a suitable procedure. This surgery can straighten the nose and relieve obstructions in the nasal airways due to a septal deviation.

The Bottom Line

A crooked nose is a commonly occurring condition which can develop due to nasal trauma or a deviated septum. Around 80 percent of individuals have some form of a deviated septum. If their crooked nose is leading to breathing issues or major cosmetic concerns, the patient should consider an appropriate treatment option.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

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Serving patients in and around Atlanta, Buckhead,  Roswell, Marietta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Nose fractures comprise nearly 40 percent of bone injuries in cases of facial trauma. The treatment commences with primary care which involves evaluating the extent of the injury, correctly understanding the cause of the injury, and determining the nasal and facial state before the injury.

A rhinoplasty cosmetic surgeon can provide a suitable treatment for nasal fractures.

There are various types of nasal fractures. These fractures may cause breathing obstructions, and a deformed or crooked nose if left untreated. Fractures can occur at any place in the “bony pyramid” of the nose. This refers to the pyramid-like, bony structure that extends from the face.

The rejoining or resetting of the bones involves different types of osteotomy for different fractures. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey provides rhinoplasty to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and surrounding locations.

Greenstick Fractures

This fracture occurs along the nasal bone edges. Greenstick fractures often happen in children whose fragile bones are developing and are extremely flexible. For this reason, these kinds of fractures are typically partial rather than fully broken bones.

Saddle Deformity

This is a more serious type of fracture which causes the bridge and septum of the nose to collapse becoming conclave into the face. This leads to a saddle-like shape which is obvious when the face is viewed in profile.

The reasons for this condition include acute facial trauma or disintegration of cartilage due to snorting drugs such as cocaine. To treat these types of cases, the surgeon will source rib bone tissue from a donor or cartilage to restore the septum and bridge.

Comminuted Fracture

This type of fracture occurs when a bone breaks down into three or more fragments. The surgeon will eliminate the extra bone fragments which may lead to severe complications if left untreated. The nasal bones will also be aligned. This condition is standard for severe injuries or in older patients with weakened bones.

Le Fort Fractures

In some cases, serious injury can cause damage to the bones behind the nose (maxillae). The maxillae consist of two bones that form the palate and upper jaw and offer support to the structures of the nose. These fractures are known as Le Fort fractures and are classified into three categories.  

Le Fort I fracture happens in a horizontal position causing damage to the jaw and nostril line. Le Fort II fractures lead to damage to the maxillae beneath the sockets of the eyes around the bridge of the nose.

A Le Fort II fracture leads to damage to the bones in a pyramid-like shape. This fracture goes from the nasal bridge to the corners of the mouth in an inverted V-shape. Le Fort III fractures involve damage to the orbital sockets or the bones around the eyes.

Le Fort fractures are a serious condition. They require prompt treatment as they can lead to long-term damage to the brain and the palate. An experienced plastic surgeon can treat these fractures through a rhinoplasty procedure.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

For more information on procedures and treatments offered by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

• psiatlanta.com
• sexualaesthetics.com

Serving patients in and around Atlanta, Buckhead,  Roswell, Marietta, Georgia and surrounding areas.