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Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon Advises on When to Consider Revision Rhinoplasty

Scott Shadfar, MD of the Aesthetic Institute of Oklahoma discusses potential postoperative rhinoplasty complications that may warrant a secondary rhinoplasty procedure. Edmond, OK — Rhinoplasty, also known as nasal surgery and/or a “nose job,” is considered by many to be one of the most intricate and challenging surgical operations performed today, states Dr. Scott Shadfar, a Fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon […]

Am I a Candidate for Revision Rhinoplasty?

From displeasure with the aesthetic outcome of surgery to functional issues that remain unresolved, there are many reasons why individuals who have previously received an unsatisfactory nose job may desire to have a corrective procedure performed. You may be a good candidate for revision (secondary) rhinoplasty if: You are unhappy with the size, shape, and/or overall appearance of your nose […]

How Long Should I Wait to Receive Revision Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is widely regarded as one of the most complex plastic surgical procedures performed today. As such, there can be a number of issues and/or unrealized expectations that occur when the nasal surgery is performed by an inexperienced or unqualified physician, or if the body heals in a fashion that was not expected. The good news is, a corrective procedure […]

Is Rhinoplasty Different for Men & Women?

Generally speaking, the basic surgical technique employed for rhinoplasty will not differ between women and men. For example, a closed (or scarless) rhinoplasty for a male patient will be performed the same way as it would be for a female patient – using tiny incisions made inside the nose. The same is true for open rhinoplasty, which involves a small […]

Which Parts of the Nose Can Rhinoplasty Address?

If you are thinking about undergoing rhinoplasty – sometimes referred to as a nose job – you probably already know that the procedure can help improve the aesthetics and/or functional integrity of the nose. The question you may have now is which particular areas of the nose can be addressed during surgery? Below, I’ve listed the various parts of the […]

Who Is a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Commonly referred to as a nose job, rhinoplasty is a plastic surgical procedure performed for women and men seeking to improve the size, shape, and/or overall appearance of their nose. In addition to addressing aesthetic concerns, the procedure can also be conducted to enhance the functional integrity of the nose by resolving issues that may be responsible for obstructed nasal […]