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
- Massachussetts
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After
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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 - Massachussetts
Before
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
- Massachussetts
Before
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 - Massachussetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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| This
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 - Massachussetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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| This
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 -
Boston - Massachussetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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| This
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 - Massachussetts
Before
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 - Massachussetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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| This
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 - Massachussetts
Before
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 - Massachussetts
Before
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 - Massachussetts
Before
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 -
Massachussetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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| This
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 - Massachussetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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| This
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 - Massachussetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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| This
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 - Massachussetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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| This
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 -
Massachussetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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| This
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 - Massachussetts
Before
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 - Massachussetts
Before
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 - Massachussetts
Before
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 - Massachussetts
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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| This
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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Patient
Comments:
Dear
Dr. Davidson and staff,
This
letter of gratitude is long overdue. It’s
been about 4 months since my surgery and I still
smile at the pleasant surprise that greets me each
time I pass a mirror. I’m sure my friends
are quite sick about my (still) constant gushing
over how much I like my new nose.
Although
these surgeries (rhinoplasty and chin implant) are
something I’d planned to do for years, I was
a little nervous when the day for surgery finally
came. I have to say, it all went perfectly. The
staff at Newton-Wellesley Hospital was absolutely
phenomenal. Everyone I came into contact with, all
the way down to the volunteers, was sweet and kind
as can be. There was minimal pain and minimal bruising
and when the cast finally came off, I was thrilled.
I’m even more thrilled today.
I’m
so glad I decided to go with you as my surgeon.
Your suggestions and work were both perfect. You
achieved everything I wanted and more. You have
a very efficient staff and a great office environment.
To
this day, everyone I come in contact with tells
me how amazing I look – though few can put
their finger on why! Thank you so much for the confidence,
the compliments, and the satisfaction you have brought
me. I will always consider this one of the best,
most worthwhile, most on-the-money investments I
have made.
Very
truly yours,
