There are several techniques for otoplasty (ear reshaping) that are used to help reshape the ear. Each technique is used for a different aspect in ear reshaping. Mustarde SutureThe Mustarde suture is one of the most powerful techniques used in otoplasty. It is used whe...
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Septoplasty is a term used to describe reshaping of the nasal septum for improvement in either the functional airway passage of the nose or to create a straighter appearance. The septum serves as the foundation for building the nose up and therefore it is critical that the rhinop...
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Columella Labial Angle The nasolabial angle is calculated by first drawing a point to the bottom of the nose (subnasale). From here a line is drawn to the top of the lip (labrale superiorius). An additional line is drawn to the part of the columella which is the most inferior or ...
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Many patients may be seeking more symmetry to their nose. The quickest way to determine nasal symmetry is to create a point halfway between the brows. Create an additional point at the base of the nose. The line through this point will help distinguish straight from deviation. Alm...
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Nasal steroids can help inflammation of the nasal passageway, in particular to the inferior turbinates. Inflammation is usually a result of allergic rhinitis, a condition affecting more than 40% of the population. Allergens, such as pollen or ragweed, will irritate the nose, caus...
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For many patients who can't breathe from their nose, the last thing they want to think about is physics. However, it is the precise understanding of several principles in physics which allows a nose to function and breathe as ideally as possible. Ideally, the airflow throug...
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Nasal obstruction is a common complaint often termed stuffy nose, nasal blockage, and stopped up nose. Nasal Obstruction Nasal obstruction is a common complaint often termed stuffy nose, nasal blockage, and stopped up nose. The variety of terms are used when the...
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After repair of a crooked nose, deviated nasal bones may remain partially deviated despite complete osteotomies. This can be due to soft tissue memory or shifting of the nasal bones. Nasal exercises allow the surgeon to digitally manipulate the healing of the nasal bones, shift ...
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Nasal anatomy plays an important role in both diagnosis and the underlying cause of the nasal problem. A simplified version of external points on the nose are listed to facilitate communication. Nose Frontal Nose anatomy frontal | Nose profile anatomy | Base view anatomy no...
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A mole, aka known as a nevus, is a growth on the face that may or may not be cancerous. They can be large, small, raised, flat, dark, or unpigmented. Even in cases where the mole is not thought to be cancerous, patients still desire to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. Whil...
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A lip should not dominate a person's facial appearance. Indians have a tempestuous relationship with their lips. Many did not like the fullness of their lips during the 80’s and sought lip reduction in the States. During the late 90’s and currently...
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ASIAN RHINOPLASTY IN CHICAGO, IL Asian Rhinoplasty represents the art of reshaping a nose of Asian ethnicity while maintaining the ethnic identity. I have found that although the use of nasal implants with artificial material is quite common, it leads to an artificial harsh appea...
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