This patient had long considered having a rhinoplasty. She finally decided to go through the operation and was so very happy she did. Her crooked nose was straightened and her hump was removed. The tip is now much more defined and in the correct location.
Our nose changes as we age. One of the changes is a drop in support for the nasal tip. This creates a longer nose that we may have displayed at a younger age. By sculpting this patient’s tip and reestablishing tip support this patient now displays a much more youthful nose.
This patient did not like the lower portion of her nose. A severely crooked septum distorted this area of her nose and detracted from her facial beauty. She is a great example of how small changes during rhinoplasty can make a huge difference in patient satisfaction and self-confidence. Her beautiful nose now matches her beautiful face.
This patient had suffered for years with nasal obstruction. Not being able to breathe from your nose can negatively impact daily function and proper sleep habits. The cosmetic change desired was a more defined tip and removal of the hump. Dr. Lee believes in making a nose beautiful and functional. With rhinoplasty, this patient had significant improvement in both.
This patient is presented to help others better understand the rhinoplasty recovery period. She is several weeks after surgery. While not all patients bruise around the eyes, it is not uncommon. This can be well hidden with make-up and usually resolves by the second or third week. The swelling will continue to improve but as in her case the vast majority resolves in the first two weeks. The result is happy patient with a greater self-confidence.
Our nose greatly influences how we see ourselves and how others see us. We want others to notice our eyes - not our nose. This patient wanted a smaller and more defined tip. She was also bothered by the asymmetry of the tip. Rhinoplasty allowed Dr. Lee to sculpt her tip to an ideal shape and size that is harmonious with her other facial features. The result speaks for itself.
Great rhinoplasty can be thought of as sculpting the nose until it is balance with the face. The results of this patient display that balance. Dr. Lee was able to decrease the projection of her nose and smooth out her hump. The result is obvious as harmony exist between her face and new nose.
This patient had undergone a primary rhinoplasty years ago by a different surgeon. Unfortunately, the result was problematic. She developed significant collapse of her nasal airway and retraction of her nostrils. She had been unhappy for over 10 years but did not want to undergo any additional surgery. After she witnessed Dr. Lee’s rhinoplasty with two of her close friends, she decided to give him a try. She was thrilled with the result. The retraction of her nostrils and deviation of her nose was much improved. Her profile was improved and best of all she can now breathe.
Like many of Dr. Lee’s patients, this young lady had trouble breathing through her nose. Not only can rhinoplasty make a nose look more harmonious with the face but it can also improve obstruction of airflow. This patient now breathes much better than before with only subtle changes to her external appearance.
