There are as many different noses in the world as there are people- this is one reason rhinoplasty surgery is always different and challenging (and fun) for surgeons. However, there are some basic nose shapes that divide among ethnic lines. These include the leptorrhine nose (Caucasian), platyrrhine nose (flatter, wider nose) and mesorrhine nose (somewhere […]
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Rhinoplasty Recovery
Rhinoplasty Recovery Recovery from rhinoplasty surgery in San Diego is easier than most patients think. The nose is not a supportive structure in our body (it doesn’t carry much body weight) and so if it’s left alone after surgery it tends not to hurt too much. After rhinoplasty, your nose will generally have a protective […]