San Diego, CA – World-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera, has been appointed Chair of the prestigious “Innovations in Rhinoplasty” event at the upcoming 2023 American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) Advances in Rhinoplasty & Facial Rejuvenation Meeting. The event, scheduled to take place from April 27 – 30, 2023, in San… Read More »
Category: Rhinoplasty
How Is Rhinoplasty for Wide Noses Different?
Rhinoplasty, colloquially referred to as a nose job, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the nose, transforming its appearance and improving its functionality. For individuals with wide noses, the process can be uniquely intricate, requiring an experienced facial plastic surgeon to address the distinct characteristics that set these noses apart from other noses. In this… Read More »
What Are the Differences Between Male and Female Rhinoplasties?
Many people incorrectly assume that rhinoplasty, or a nose job, is the same for men and women. In reality, the fundamental aesthetic variances between the feminine and masculine noses mean the procedure differs significantly. Although the procedure does follow similar basic concepts, the aesthetic appreciation and experience required to alter the appearance of a masculine… Read More »
How to Improve Your Profile With Male Rhinoplasty
A rhinoplasty, or nose job, is an extremely popular plastic surgery procedure for men today, with tens of thousands of men seeing plastic surgeons for nose reshaping every year. But why is it so popular with male patients — and how can it make the male face more attractive with a more appealing profile? Well,… Read More »
Can You Combine Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery?
The nose sits at the center of our face. As such, it is an essential aesthetic focal point, but it is also a vital organ that facilitates our breathing. For many people in the U.S., their nose can be a source of discomfort, either for aesthetic or functional reasons. A question that patients frequently ask… Read More »
African American Rhinoplasty
African American Rhinoplasty in San Antonio, TX | Dr. Jose Barrera Rhinoplasty surgery is one of the top cosmetic procedures in the U.S., with over 220,000 patients reshaping their noses each year. For some patients, maintaining their African American aesthetic features while changing the size and shape of the nose is important when considering rhinoplasty…. Read More »
How a Rhinoplasty Procedure Can Improve Your Breathing Ability
Rhinoplasty surgery is one of the five most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S. With more than 220,000 rhinoplasties performed each year, it’s clear there are many benefits to gain from the procedure. For many people, a rhinoplasty may be an aesthetic decision to surgically alter their nose’s appearance and to improve harmony among all… Read More »
Non-Surgical and Surgical Rhinoplasty Options
As it occupies the center of the face, the nose plays a major role in our aesthetic appearance. For many people, either the bridge of the nose or the nose tip is too prominent on non-symmetrical, leading to an unbalanced facial appearance. Structural issues with the bone and cartilage of the nasal passages can also… Read More »
Rhinoplasty: More Options Means Better Results
Which type of rhinoplasty surgery is right for you? Only an expert like Dr. Barrera can help you make that decision. Known for precise, natural-looking results, you can be sure Dr. Barrera will create the straight, balanced, perfectly-proportioned nose you’ve always wanted. Contact us online or call our office now to schedule your consultation (210)… Read More »
Which Rhinoplasty Procedures Will My Insurance Cover?
Rhinoplasty is amongst the top five most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S., with over 220,000 patients receiving the surgery each year – but the operation comes at a cost. Rhinoplasty can is done for two reasons, medical or aesthetic, and this distinction is what determines whether or not insurers will cover a nose job…. Read More »
