Rhinoplasty | Beverly Hills, CA
Dr. Andrew Frankel
If you’ve been considering a rhinoplasty surgery to correct what you see as an imperfect nose, don’t make the mistake of assuming that all nasal surgeries are performed in the exact same way. While your facial plastic surgeon will likely use the same (or similar) incisions to achieve your desired results, what he or she… Learn More
Rhinoplasty surgery isn’t always reserved for patients who wish to make cosmetic changes to their noses. More often than you might think, rhinoplasty is performed to repair or reconstruct nasal damage after an injury or trauma. Such incidents can permanently change the shape and contour of the nose, affect your ability to breathe, and leave… Learn More
There’s a general misconception that all rhinoplasty surgeries are performed in much the same way. Sure, patients can request different changes to be made here and there, but the basic techniques are the same for everyone… right? First of all, no two patients will get the exact same approach to their rhinoplasty, because each patient… Learn More
A successful rhinoplasty surgery begins with a great consultation, where patient and surgeon come together to go over the procedure and every detail it includes. Part of the success of this first one-on-one meeting with your surgeon rests squarely on your shoulders. Preparing ahead of time for your rhinoplasty consultation starts your journey to a… Learn More
Rhinoplasty began as an inside-out procedure: The external results visible to the world were produced by surgery that took place out of sight —inside the nostrils and beneath the nasal skin, with all incisions and suturing hidden. Doctors sometimes compare the closed rhinoplasty to pilots “flying on instruments” in cloud cover: They “see” the way… Learn More
As both nasal surgeries and nasal piercings continue to be popular fashion trends for women and men, the two may sometimes find themselves at odds. Although nasal piercings now ranging in a variety of styles and shapes, any of them will pose extra risks during a rhinoplasty surgery if not managed carefully. If you are… Learn More
Rhinoplasty, also called cosmetic nose surgery or, typically, a nose job, is thought to be the most skill-intensive facial plastic surgery for a doctor to perform. Because of the functional, structural, and individual changes that must be made, even experienced surgeons can produce unsatisfactory results. Although a patient may feel discouraged following rhinoplasty, Dr. Frankel… Learn More
Plastic surgery of the face is performed to create facial harmony, or the best possible relation between existing features. In certain cases, more than one feature is corrected to offer optimal refinement. One of the most common dual plastic surgeries is termed the “profileplasty,” or surgery of both the nose and chin. While any combination… Learn More
Cosmetic nose surgery continues to soar in popularity, but many prospective rhinoplasty patients have voiced their hesitation in undergoing the procedure due to their uneasiness with the aftermath of surgery. Understanding rhinoplasty and what to expect after surgery can go a long way towards quelling these fears. Defining Rhinoplasty and its Various Forms Rhinoplasty surgery… Learn More
Though rhinoplasty is commonly performed for cosmetic purposes, the surgery itself initially causes trauma within the nose. During the procedure, Dr. Frankel may perform osteotomies, where the nasal bones are fracture and re-positioned. He may file down a large dorsal hump, and reshape the cartilage and underlying tissues. Each of these changes, and many others… Learn More
