Page 1: My Personal Approach and Philosophy Daniel G. Becker My personal philosophy of rhinoplasty focuses on one essential goal – to achieve a result that makes the patient happy. With this essential goal in mind, I take a conservative approach to rhinoplasty and seek a natural, unoperated look. I avoid over-aggressive resection maneuvers. I… [Read More]
Revision Rhinoplasty
Five Techniques
Five Techniques That I Cannot Live Without in Revision Rhinoplasty Daniel G. Becker, M.D., F.A.C.S.,1 and Jason Bloom, M.D. Introduction Like most surgeries, revision rhinoplasty is both a science and an art. Consistent success in revision rhinoplasty requires well-developed judgment, wisdom, and accumulated knowledge and experience. The revision surgeon must have a detailed understanding of… [Read More]
Revision rhinoplasty in Asians
Introduction Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed in Asian countries. Although the techniques employed may be considered similar to Caucasian rhinoplasty, the procedures used for Asians have distinctions which stem from their anatomical differences as well as different aesthetic standards between the two cultures.1-3 With the increasing number of rhinoplasties being… [Read More]
Polly Beak Deformity
Introduction Post-operative persistent, unattractive nasal dorsal fullness in the lower half that distorts the profile and observes the nasal tip similar to the convex profile of the parrot’s beak is colloquially termed Polly Beak deformity. In general, rhinoplasty remains the most challenging of all esthetic facial procedures. Never are two procedures ever identical. Hence, it… [Read More]
Revision tip rhinoplasty
Intro: Few operations in the entire field of plastic surgery are as challenging as revising a nasal tip that has been previously operated on. Achieving optimal aesthetics from distorted remnants of delicate cartilages may seem difficult, but to also contend with the vagaries of wound contracture, the frequent need to use cartilage from a distant… [Read More]