Silicone, Cartilage, or Gore-Tex: Choosing the Best Nose Implant for Rhinoplasty
There is no universal “best” nose implant for rhinoplasty. Silicone, cartilage, and Gore-Tex can all be used to build or refine the nasal bridge, but they behave very differently once they are inside the nose. The right choice depends on skin thickness, nasal structure, ethnic features, previous surgery, breathing function, and how much change the tissues can safely support.
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Male Rhinoplasty in Calgary: A Different Approach for a Different Anatomy
Male rhinoplasty is not simply rhinoplasty performed on a male patient. The goals, anatomy, proportions, and surgical judgment are often different. Many men want a straighter bridge, a stronger profile, better breathing, or correction after an old injury — without looking “done.” A good result usually protects the features that keep the face masculine while correcting the parts of the nose that feel too prominent, crooked, heavy, or obstructed.
Crooked Nose? What Rhinoplasty Can and Can’t Fix
A crooked nose does not mean someone had a bad nose job. Many people have never had nasal surgery and still notice that the nose pulls to one side, bends through the bridge, twists at the tip, or looks uneven in photos. This article is for people considering crooked nose rhinoplasty for the first time. It is not about revision surgery after a previous rhinoplasty. That is a different situation, with different tissue behaviour, scar tissue, and planning concerns.
Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty: What Can Actually Be Refined?
A bulbous nose usually means the nasal tip looks round, full, wide, or poorly defined. Rhinoplasty can often improve that shape, but the nose has to be assessed properly first. A rounded tip may come from broad cartilage, thick skin, weak support, excess soft tissue, nostril width, or a low bridge that makes the tip look heavier than it really is.
Can You Get a Nose Job If You Have a Piercing?
Yes, you can usually have a nose job if you have a nose or septum piercing. The rhinoplasty, but the jewelry will need to be removed for surgery. Its location, age, condition, and the changes planned for your nose can affect whether the piercing stays in the same position, closes, or needs to be redone after recovery.
Why Older Adults Get Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is not only a procedure for people in their 20s or 30s. Adults in their 50s, 60s, and beyond may consider nose surgery because the nose itself has changed with age, an old injury has become more noticeable, breathing has become more difficult, or they have simply decided to address a feature that has bothered them for many years. Age matters when planning surgery, but it is not the same thing as being unsuitable for it.
How Thick Skin Affects Rhinoplasty Surgery
Thick nasal skin does not prevent a successful rhinoplasty, but it changes how the result appears and how long it takes to see it. The structure underneath can be reshaped precisely, but the skin softens that definition and holds swelling longer, especially at the tip. Most patients still achieve a clear improvement, just not the same sharpness or timeline seen with thinner skin.
Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty at the Same Time
Yes! Septoplasty and rhinoplasty can be done in the same surgery, and in many cases, it’s the more logical approach. If the internal structure of the nose is affecting breathing and the outer shape is also a concern, separating the procedures rarely makes sense. That said, this is not automatically the right choice for everyone. The decision depends on anatomy, symptoms, and expectations, not just convenience.
Nose Thread Lift Explained
A nose thread lift is a non-surgical treatment that uses dissolvable threads to subtly lift and shape the nose. It works best for mild to moderate concerns, like a low bridge, slight droop at the tip, or minor asymmetry. It does not replace surgical rhinoplasty but can have devastating risks.
Facial Symmetry Correction Surgery Explained
Almost nobody has a symmetrical face. Not even close. Period. If you split a face down the middle and mirror each side, the results look artificial. That is because human anatomy is not mirrored. The skull is not perfectly even. Muscle pull differs side to side. We chew more on one side. We sleep on one side. We age unevenly. So the goal of facial symmetry surgery is not perfection. It is balance.
Zakhary Rhinoplasty & Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Excellence in Cosmetic Procedures
Zakhary Rhinoplasty & Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic, led by Dr. Kristina Zakhary, has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Cosmetic Procedures category for Southern Alberta. This honour highlights the clinic’s longstanding reputation for excellence in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as its dedication to patient-centred care.
What Is a Revision Rhinoplasty?
Revision rhinoplasty, also referred to as secondary rhinoplasty or rhinoplasty revision, is surgery performed after a previous nose operation when the outcome is incomplete, unstable, or unsatisfactory.
