SAN JOSE, Calif.–(Marketwired – Oct 22, 2014) – Patients who choose to undergo rhinoplasty surgery often want to make a subtle change to their appearance, according to San Jose Plastic Surgeons Jerome Liu, MD and Tom Liu, MD. “Most patients would like their face to be better proportioned and more harmonious as they look for a nose that fits the face,” they explain. Dr. Jerome Liu says this delicate surgery can help patients achieve better facial balance and can often lead to improved self-confidence.
In a recent blog post titled, “Is rhinoplasty right for me?“, notes Dr. Jerome Liu some of the most common concerns for patients concerned rhinoplasty. Some examples include:
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The patient feels that his nose appears to be too large when viewed from the front
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When viewed in profile, a bulge along the tip of the nose is evident
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The patient says that the tip of the nose is too long
When considering rhinoplasty, Drs. Tom Liu and Jerome Liu emphasize the importance of a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon before surgery, noting that the overall balance of the face can be affected when you make changes to the structure of the nose. Surgeons say they take this into account when creating a treatment plan for them plastic surgery patients, in an attempt to create harmony with other facial features.
The technique used for rhinoplasty at Liu Plastic Surgery is explained in a blog post titled, “How is rhinoplasty performed?Dr. Tom Liu details the importance of their surgical approach, stating that they most often use what is called an “open rhinoplasty” when doing nose surgery. San Jose plastic surgeons believe that this particular method allows for more predictable results and better preservation of the internal structure of the nose.
Finally, Drs. Tom Liu and Jerome Liu say they take time to create patient-specific treatment plans and use the open surgical technique of rhinoplasty more often because they believe taking these steps can help ensure their patients succeed natural, long-lasting results.
About Jerome H. Liu, MD, MSHS
Dr. Jerome Liu earned his medical degree from UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and serves as an invited faculty member at the annual Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on rhinoplasty topics, many of which have been published in prestigious medical journals, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® and Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Dr. Liu is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is available for interview upon request.
About Tom S. Liu, MD, MBA
Dr. Tom Liu is a board certified plastic surgeon and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine after a five-year combined MD-MBA program. Both the New York Times and NBC featured and quoted Dr.’s medical research. Liu. He is available for an interview upon request.
To learn more about Liu Plastic Surgery, visit liuplasticsurgery.com or facebook.com/LiuPlasticSurgery.
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