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Check out our gallery here Chin Implants are a power combination of procedures, especially when combined with rhinoplasty or nasal reshaping. My approach is to never push a patient to do a chin implant, but when a patient is a good candidate I usually let him or her know. Chin implants can also take focus off of the nose, because...

Ultrasonic Piezo rhinoplasty at Narasimhan Plastic Surgery

Dr. Narasimhan is thrilled to be one of few providers nationally to be using the most cutting edge technology for his Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Florida rhinoplasty patients. Dr. Narasimhan is a leader and national lecturer/instructor in facial plastic surgery and rhinoplasty. He believes his patients deserve the most modern and innovative technology to receive the best results in...

Rhinoplasty for Cosmetic AND Functional Reasons (Updated 2023)

One of the most frequent questions I get about rhinoplasty is whether the surgery is designed to improve breathing or appearance. The confusion often arises when distinguishing between functional and cosmetic goals for the procedure. Many patients want to address breathing problems or issues caused by trauma without significantly altering their facial aesthetics. Others are satisfied with their breathing but...

Use of Simulation for Your Rhinoplasty

Simulation can be an effective tool to give a realistic and possible outcome for mainly primary rhinoplasty in non-complex cases. I tell patients that at best, it is a communication tool for us to review results that are surgically possible--assuming appropriate healing and recovery. I have found this technology to be very useful in giving patients a visual guide for...

What Is African-American Rhinoplasty?

Today's blog focuses on rhinoplasty in patients of African origin. This is a very difficult term to properly define and despite terms such as "Asian rhinoplasty," or "African rhinoplasty," each patient is a unique individual and requires a unique surgical plan. In my rhinoplasty practice in St. Petersberg, FL, we see many African-American patients desiring improvement in their nasal profile...

Rhinoplasty–Cutting-Edge and Innovative Techniques

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVuoftzqgA8 Rhinoplasty has evolved tremendously from its origins. At Narasimhan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Narasimhan trains other surgeons yearly from around the world at the International Dallas Rhinoplasty course, on the most innovative and effective nasal reshaping surgical techniques. Rhinoplasty is more about aesthetic balance and proportion, rather than dramatic changing one's appearance. This is the essence of Dr....

Can Older People Get Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)?

Recently I was asked about performing rhinoplasty on older patients at my St. Petersburg practice. While the common impression might be that patients who undergo rhinoplasty (also known as nose jobs or nasal reshaping) are younger females, that is not a rule. In fact, I frequently see patients in their 60s who want improvements made to their nasal shape. As...

Make my Nasal Tip Smaller!–Common Rhinoplasty (nosejob) concerns

[embed]https://youtu.be/_iA1jkcxjCc[/embed] In this blog, I would like to discuss some of the most common cosmetic concerns my patients have during their consultation for rhinoplasty (nosejob or nasal reshaping). What are some common features, and how do we treat them? My job as a board-certified plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist is to translate a patient's concerns into an effective surgical plan....

Male Rhinoplasty–A Challenging procedure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1qZBGudKIM Male patients who undergo rhinoplasty have different challenges, goals, and expectations. As a rhinoplasty specialist, these differences are very important to understand. Nosejob or rhinoplasty is an individualized procedure that takes years to master. Dr. Narasimhan has experience with a variety of rhinoplasty cases, including male rhinoplasty. Let's breakdown the male rhinoplasty procedure. Characteristics Males generally have thicker...

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty (Nosejob)–Does that work?

I have gotten many questions regarding the so-called "non-surgical rhinoplasty". In our Tampa Bay practice, we perform both procedures--surgical rhinoplasty and non-surgical rhinoplasty. What is the non-surgical nosejob, and will it help me? For starters, we will discuss what this technique entails, and then go over patients that are good candidates for the procedure. As a plastic surgeon double board...

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