An
operation to change the shape of the nose is called rhinoplasty.
The classical or closed rhinoplasty is done without any
external incisions and is suitable for many people. An alternative
way of re-shaping the nose involves a small external incision
under the base of the nose combined with internal incisions.
This technique, called the external rhinoplasty approach,
may be better suited to people in whom the tip of the nose
is broad or bulbous, or where more complex techniques are
necessary to suture or graft the cartilages of the nose.
The best plan for you will be discussed at your consultation
visit. After nasal surgery, you can expect some degree of
temporary bruising in the eyelids. A light protective splint
protects the nose during the first few days. Dr. Davidson
shares your goal that the new nasal shape is natural and
attractive.
All
pictures are unretouched photographs of patients operated
on by Dr. Davidson. Individual results will vary. See About
Our Photos.
Patient
Example #1, Combining Rhinoplasty with Chin
Augmentation to Balance the Profile - Boston - Massachusetts
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This
patient underwent closed ( classical ) rhinoplasty
and chin implant at age 15. A recent
email from her is on the Patients Comments Page
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Patient
Example #2, Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant - Boston
- Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
patient elected to undergo rhinoplasty and chin implant
during the summer vacation between high school and
college. This is a choice that is often made so that
no explanations will be required to her new classmates.
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Because
most people are unable to view their own profile, many are
unaware that they have a small or receding chin. Thus they
assume that the nose is the only problem. A Polaroid photo
may be helpful to a prospective patient evaluate his or
her own profile. Of the first three patients shown, none
were aware that the chin was a problem prior to their consultation
visit but all three were very pleased that Dr. Davidson
called this to their attention.
Patient
Example #3, Combining Rhinoplasty with Chin
Augmentation to Balance the Profile - Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
23 yr. old visited Dr. Davidson to discuss Rhinoplasty.
After studying a photo of her profile, she chose both
nasal reshaping and chin augmentation.
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Some
patients prefer a more subtle change in the appearance of
their nose. In these cases also, Dr. Davidson strives to
maintain a natural appearance, so patients don't look as
if they have undergone surgery.
Patient
Example #4, Rhinoplasty - Removal of a Nasal
Hump Deformity -
Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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22 yr old student disliked the large nasal hump which
was visible from the side view but was not unhappy
with her front appearance. Classical rhinoplasty by
Dr. Davidson corrected her hump deformity while leaving
her other lovely features unchanged.
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Patient
Example #5, Rhinoplasty - Reshaping of a Longer
Nose -
Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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36 yr old salesperson felt that her nose was unattractive
because of the nasal hump and excess nasal length.
Three months after surgery she felt more attractive
and better proportioned.
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Patient
Example #6, Rhinoplasty - with subtle changes
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Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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Surgery
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bubbly 15 yr old student felt unatractive because
her nose was too wide and too large. 4 weeks after
her classical rhinoplasty, she reported a great improvement
in her self esteem and self confidence.
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Patient
Example #7, Reshaping the Nose / Rhinoplasty
- Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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25
yr. old requested a smaller shorter nose with removal
of the hump. She was treated with closed ( classical
) Rhinoplasty.
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Patient
Example #8, Reshaping the Nose / Rhinoplasty
with Chin Implant - Boston - Massachusetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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21 yr old student felt that her nose was too large
and dominant. Dr. Davidson performed rhinoplasty and
chin implant to bring her profile into better balance.
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Patient
Example #9, Subtle Reshaping of the Nose / Rhinoplasty
- Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
19 yr. old college student desired a subtle change,
with removal of the small nasal hump. She was treated
by closed ( classical ) Rhinoplasty.
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Patient
Example #10, Rhinoplasty - Nose Reshaping
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Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
intelligent married female was generally happy with
her appearance except for her nasal profile. Accordingly,
she requested rhinoplasty.
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Patient
Example #11, Rhinoplasty - Reshaping of a Larger
Nose -
Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
19 yr. old musician, who had a large nasal hump, wanted
a smaller straighter nose which retained her basic
ethnic appearance.
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Patient
Example #12, Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant -
Balancing and Improving the profile - Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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intelligent professional asked Dr. Davidson for nasal
hump removal. She also chose to improve her profile
with a chin implant.
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Patient
Example #13, Rhinoplasty - Reshaping of a Larger
Nose -
Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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athletic 27 yr old male wanted his nose to be smaller,
thinner and shorter. He was inspired by nasal photos
he had seen on the cosmetic surgery boston web site,
which gave him the comfort to know that his problem
could be improved.
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Patient
Example #14, Rhinoplasty - Reshaping of a Larger
Nose -
Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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lovely 36 yr old business woman wanted her nose to
be shorter and more attractive while maintaining a
natural appearance. She is seen before and 3 weeks
after a classical ( closed ) rhinoplasty.
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Patient
Example #15, Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant - Balancing
and Improving the profile - Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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attractive young professional is show before and after
rhinoplasty and chin augmentation, performed by Dr.
Davidson.
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Patient
Example #16, Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant -
Balancing and Improving the profile - Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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37 yr old executive disliked his profile appearance,
particularly the "weak chin" and "puffy
neck". Dr. Davidson performed chin implant, neck
liposuction and conservative rhinoplasty.
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Chin
Augmentation Surgery / Chin Implants
For
people with a small or receding chin, the most common operation
is the chin implant. As the chin becomes larger, the profile
appears more attractive, with a more elegant jaw line and
neck. This procedure is often performed in combination with
nasal surgery, to balance the profile, because correcting
a receding chin helps to make the nose appear smaller. The
implant is usually inserted through a small incision inside
the lower lip or a small incision in the crease under the
chin. Chin implant surgery is often done as an office procedure
under local anesthesia. Recovery is usually rapid.
Patient Example #17, Chin Augmentation
- Chin Implant without Rhinoplasty - Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
patient came to her consultation visit to discuss
rhinoplasty. When Dr. Davidson advised that she could
obtain more improvement with a chin implant , she
elected to undergo chin augmentation and to leave
her nose untouched. She also had eyelid plasty performed.
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Patient
Example #18, Chin Implant - Chin Augmentation
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Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
23 yr. old female noticed in a 3 way mirror in a department
store that her chin was small. A chin implant was
inserted via an incision inside her lower lip.
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Patient
Example #19, Male Chin Implant - Chin Augmentation
- Boston - Massachusetts
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Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
26 yr. old male desired a "stronger jaw".
He requested a chin implant to achieve this goal.
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Patient
Example #20, Chin Implant - Chin Augmentation
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Boston - Massachusetts
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After
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21 yr old student was ecstatic when she learned that
her severely receding chin could be corrected in 20
minutes by inserting a chin implant as an office surgery
procedure. She had been told elsewhere that theonly
way to improve her appearance would be extensive jaw
surgery followed by wiring her jaws together for 8
weeks.Her post op photos were taken immediately after
the surgery.
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