More people choose to have rhinoplasty than nearly any other cosmetic surgical procedure (breast augmentation and liposuction notwithstanding). For the right candidates, rhinoplasty is truly transformational and gratifying. Here, Dr. George Sanders, a respected Los Angeles-area plastic surgeon, explains why and how nose surgery can change a person’s life.

Nasal surgery, also known as rhinoplasty, is a popular plastic surgery procedure. In 2012 one out of every 1,250 persons in the U.S. underwent rhinoplasty. Benefits from this surgery include improvement in nasal appearance, better nasal breathing, and an improved sense of smell. But if you’re a professional singer, you may be concerned with its… Continue reading →

    Nasal surgery has a long tradition in plastic surgery, beginning thousands of years ago when victims of nasal amputation underwent reconstruction by use of forehead flaps. Things have come a long way since then, even as recently as in the past 25 years as I have personally observed a number of changes, both… Continue reading →