Rhinoplasty –New Appearance

As a nation obsessed with looking good, many have considered cosmetic surgery in some form or other, whether it be to turn back the hands of time or to simply improve our appearance in certain areas.
One area that people as young as 18 seek to improve is the nose, indeed, if you were survey a large number of people you'd probably find that a large percentage of them would consider improving their nose. Whether it be removing an unsightly bump, making it bigger, making it smaller or just wanting to improve facial symmetry.
The shape of a person's nose is of course largely determined by genetics, but of course injury to what is a surprisingly delicate area can leave its mark. It's quite common for a nose to be broken during childhood and this can go unnoticed until later life.

Surgery can of course provide an answer in the form of Rhinoplasty – during this procedure the underlying cartilage and bone needs to be adjusted to give the nose its new appearance.
After an initial consultation to ensure you are healthy and undergoing the procedure for the right reasons you will be given a date for the operation. On the day of the operation you will be given a general anaesthetic to allow the procedure to take place in what would otherwise be a painful site.
Small incisions are then usually made inside the nose and the surgeon can then reshape or reduce the bone and cartilage to have the same effect on the shape and size of your nose. The bridge of the nose can be adjusted as can the nostrils and the tip.
Should the nose need building up in any areas the bone or cartilage needed to do so can be harvested from another area such as the hip or ribs.
If you are considering cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK such as nose surgery you should seek an accredited surgeon who is registered with BAPRAS or BAAPS to ensure this plastic surgery runs smoothly.

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Plastic Surgery: The Mathematics of Beauty

Have you ever stopped to think why you find something beautiful? Sure, it’s nice to look at, but why? Cultural norms play a big role in the way we observe the world around us, but when it comes right down to it some things are just innately pleasing. For centuries many scientists and artists alike have been researching and implementing Phi, a mysterious quantity that appears in the proportions of the human body, plants, DNA and the solar system, to name but a few.

Derived from the Fibonacci Sequence, Phi is valued at 1.618 (approximately) and also known as the Golden Ratio or Devine Proportion. In its most basic form Phi results when a line is divided in such a way that the ratio of the length of the entire line to the length of larger line segment is the same as the ratio of the length of the larger line segment to the length of the smaller line segment. Quite a mouth full, hey? Buildings like the Parthenon, the pyramids and the Notre Dame Cathedral all have elements of Phi in their design, which explains why these structures appear naturally graceful despite their massive bulk.
According to Dr. Stephen Marquardt, a former plastic surgeon, beauty can be construed as an archaic survival mechanism that ensures humans recognize and are attracted to one another. This theory implies that the most beautiful faces are simply the ones that are most effortlessly recognizable as human.
Dr Marquardt has constructed a mask that, when digitally fitted over a give set of facial features, determines how closely those features resemble the idea of ‘perfect beauty’. Comprising of decagons and pentagons, the mask embodies Phi in all of its dimensions and a different template exists for Asian, African and Caucasian features. Some celebrity faces that fit the mask include the likes of Jessica Simpson, George Clooney and Tom Cruise.
When confronted with patients who seek to balance out real/perceived imbalances in their facial features through affordable cosmetic surgery, many plastic surgeons turn to the principle of Phi for help. A good example of the occurrence of Phi in the human face can be found in the composition of the human smile. The front two incisor teeth form a golden rectangle, with a phi ratio in the height to the width. The ratio of the width of the first tooth to the second tooth from the center is also phi. Women whose breast-to-hip ration complies with Phi seem to be in balance even if their actual measurements are larger than the norm. Both Marilyn Monroe and Kate Moss’ measurements comply to Phi and no-one can dispute the fact that these two beauties are like chalk and cheese. Yet their beauty is legendary. Knowing this, plastic surgeons can endeavour to rectify imbalances with the help of this established set of ‘rules’.
The theory is not accepted in its entirety by all professionals, although its relevance is not directly disputed. Some may argue that beauty, as the age-old saying goes, lies in the eye of the beholder. Unusual beauties like Kirsten Dunst and Maggie Gyllenhaal have a special kind of allure despite the fact that their facial dimensions do not conform to Phi and all its pesky particulars.

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