Dr Warren Lent is a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty. Because every nose is different, Dr. Lent will evaluate your nose and facial features thoroughly and create a customized plan based on your unique features and goals.
The nose is the central feature of our face. Its size and shape influence our entire facial appearance. A well-shaped nose appears balanced and in harmony with all of a person's facial features. When the nose is too large or too small for the face it will seem out of balance. These problems can be due to injury, genetics, or previous surgery.
During the procedure, attention will be focused on the underlying bone and cartilage, which make up the shape of your nose. It is on these structures that alterations will be made to give you your new shape. The operation can be performed through either an "open" or "closed" approach.
During a Rhinoplasty, any difficulty with breathing through your nose can also be corrected. A correction of a deviated Septum and/or enlarged Turbinates, structures that warm and moist air as it travels through the nose, can be performed at the same time.
Rhinoplasty offers an excellent opportunity to improve your appearance. The ability to have a well-shaped, well-proportioned nose can leave patients with a new sense of well-being and confidence. Many people who have a sense of improved self-image and self-esteem following a Rhinoplasty.