Q: Dr. Rachel – Here in Chicago – you just attended a top seminar on your most popular procedure – rhinoplasty.
DR – Yes – I always try to stay ahead of things – and this was no exception. It was a multi-national rhinoplasty conference. It was all about the latest advances in how to make your nose as good as it can. Rhino specialists came from all over the world.
The Importance of Staying Updated in Rhinoplasty
Q: You’re known for your great rhinoplasty work and experience. Lots of patients come to see you. You get lots of referrals. That’s not easy in rhinoplasty – because, you have to be consistent. And no two rhino patients are exactly the same.
DR – Yes, I’ve had the good fortune working with my rhino patients and getting them the best results. You never stop learning – and that’s why conferences like this are very important.
Q: Rhinoplasty seems to be more than the sum of its parts. It’s cosmetic – but – it’s also about how a patient breathes through their nose.
DR – Yes – every patient is different. It can change your life in how you look, how you feel and how you breathe. It has a great impact on my patients. They’re very happy and their quality of life really improves.
Functional and Aesthetic Benefits of Rhinoplasty
Q: So, why does a patient need rhinoplasty?
DR – Patents come in for a combination of issues. Perhaps they don’t like the way their nose looks – and/or their ability to breathe and/or – do they have normal functioning sinuses. So, it is one or a combination. Some of this can be related to trauma, cancer or – perhaps – someone just doesn’t like the way their nose looks.
Q: And, your patients vary from 16 to over 60 – male and female.
DR – That is correct. In general – the youngest is 16 for females – 18 for males. All shapes and sizes – it’s just amazing that no two patients are the same, but the outcome is the same – terrific.
Q: Going back to the recent rhinoplasty conference – how detailed was it?
DR – The advances in rhinoplasty course for example – was Thursday through Sunday – 12 hours a day. Speakers came from all over the world!
Q: What’s exciting about your takeaway? What can you share with readers?
DR – I would say – over time – a form and function have developed. In the past – the only concern was how the patient looked. Not how the nose functions. We concentrated on how patients can look great – but how do they breathe and how comfortable are they. Today – it’s about both. You look great and the nose functions at its best. So you look great, breathe the way you want.
Q: And the days of someone looking like they had a, “nose job” is passe.
DR – Yes, at least with me. Honestly, if you’re doing this – there is no reason a patient should not have good-looking, natural nose that makes him or her feel great!
Q: And clearly – your results show it. Thank you Dr. Rachel for this update!
