How Rhinoplasty Is Performed

Because of individual factors, not everyone will achieve the same results from rhinoplasty. Dr. Clavin's goal is to obtain the best possible rhinoplasty results for you.

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 Where are the rhinoplasty incisions placed?

 How is Dr. Clavin able to reshape my nose?

During rhinoplasty, incisions are made inside the nostrils or at the base of the nose, providing access to the cartilage and bone, which can be sculpted into shape.

During rhinoplasty, alterations may be made to increase or decrease the nasal bridge, reduce the size or width of the nose, narrow the nostrils, change the angle between the nose and upper lip, or reshape the tip. The rhinoplasty surgical techniques employed will depend primarily on the goals established by you and Dr. Clavin. In many instances, all of the incisions will be placed inside your nose, where they will not be visible. If the base of the nose is narrowed or the nostrils reduced, small wedges of skin at the base of the nostrils will be removed. Rhinoplasty incisions are hidden in the natural crease where the nostril joins the cheek.

During rhinoplasty, if your nostrils are too wide, Dr. Clavin can remove small wedges of skin from their base, bringing them closer together.

Through small incisions, work is done on the cartilage and bone that form the framework of your nose.

Sometimes, the position of certain bones may need to be altered slightly in order to make your nose look narrower and straighter. If you nose needs to be built up in some areas, this can be done using nasal cartilage, or perhaps bone or cartilage from another site. The skin and soft tissues then reshape themselves over this new "scaffolding."