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Dallas Plastic Surgery
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Tom Landry
Center
411 N. Washington Ave.
Suite 6000
Dallas, TX 75246
Phone: 214-823-8423 |
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Where the Spirit
does not work
with the hands,
there is no art.
- Leonardo Da Vinci - |
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Rhinoplasty
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| The nose is one of the most defining
structures of the face. If
it has a nice shape and is of proper proportions, it brings into
focus and compliments the remainder of the face.
If it has an undesirable shape, is too long or too short, then it
is difficult to get past the distractions of the nose to other facial
features. Reshaping the nose,
rhinoplasty, is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed.
The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that
approximately 135,795 rhinoplasties were performed in the year 2000.
One of Dr. Hobar’s specialties is rhinoplasty, and he is a member
of the Rhinoplasty Society, Inc.
He recently presented his techniques of adjusting nasal length to other plastic surgeons at the annual meeting of the Rhinoplasty Society
in New York City.
Dr. Hobar has been instrumental in showing
that the ideal nasal size depends on the particular features of an
individuals face. He strives
to avoid the operated look in performing rhinoplasty.
"Each face is
individualized and each nose should optimally match that face",
explains Dr. Hobar. "I
want a person to look at my patients nose, and say ‘what a beautiful
nose’, but never be able to tell it was created that way
surgically."
What age is acceptable for rhinoplasty?
Any age is a good age for rhinoplasty, as long as the nose has
finished most of its growth. This is usually 15 to 16 years of age in females and 16 to 17
years of age in males. While
rhinoplasty is somewhat common in teenagers, most are performed in adults. Rhinoplasty can be
performed as an isolated procedure or in conjunction with other cosmetic
procedures.
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17
DIAGNOSIS:
Crooked Nose No refinement to tip Breathing difficulty
OPERATION:
Straighten nose Refine tip Shorten nose slightly, open breathing space.
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Age 28
DIAGNOSIS: Long Nose,
Overprojecting
tip, Poor refinement to tip
OPERATION: Shorten nose, Decrease tip projection, Elevate and Refine tip |
Rhinoplasty is performed in approximately 2 hours
at our surgical facility, the Dallas Day Surgery Center. This procedure is largely dependent on reshaping the
cartilage and bone under the nose. Breathing
difficulties from a deviated septum can sometimes be addressed during
surgery. Postoperatively, a
splint is placed on the bridge of the nose and typically comes off in 7
days. Packing is not used on
the inside of the nose; sometimes a hollow soft splint is used if septal
work is done. Patients are
encouraged to resume activity as quickly as possible.
Walking the same day, everyday chores in a couple of days, and full
activity in about 7-10 days.
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Age 38
DIAGNOSIS: Hanging tip, Poorly refined tip, Poor support around
base of nose, Thin upper lip
OPERATION: Shorten nose,
Elevate tip, Refine tip, Build support at base of nose,
Augment upper lip
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Age 26
DIAGNOSIS: Pinnochio tip, Dorsal hump
OPERATION: Decrease tip projection, Remove dorsal
hump
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