Your Side Profile After Rhinoplasty: What Can Change?
Your side profile is where rhinoplasty often makes the biggest difference. See what can change, from the bridge and tip to the nose-chin balance.
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Articles from Dr. Mark Markarian on rhinoplasty, facial, breast, and body surgery — what to expect, how to choose a surgeon, and how recovery works.
Rhinoplasty for Women: Refining Your Nose Without Over-Feminizing
What women should know about rhinoplasty, from the most common goals to keeping results natural, planning recovery, and cost in Boston.
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Button Nose Rhinoplasty: Is It Right for Your Face?
A button nose is small, softly rounded and slightly upturned. Learn what button nose rhinoplasty can realistically achieve, who it suits, and how to keep the result…
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When Can You Blow Your Nose After Rhinoplasty? A Week-by-Week Guide
Most patients wait 1 to 2 weeks before gently blowing their nose after rhinoplasty. Here is the week-by-week timeline, why waiting matters, and how to relieve congestion…
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Rhinoplasty Consultation Questions You Must Ask
The questions you ask at your rhinoplasty consultation can make or break your results. Here’s what to ask about credentials, technique, recovery, and cost.
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Best Rhinoplasty Surgeons Near Me for Your Perfect Nose
A practical guide to finding and vetting the best rhinoplasty surgeon near you, from verifying board certification to knowing what to ask during your consultation.
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Understanding Rhinoplasty Risks and Complications
Rhinoplasty is generally safe, but understanding its real risks and complications, from infection to septal perforation, helps you set realistic expectations and choose…
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Discover Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Benefits and Options
Non-surgical rhinoplasty uses injectable fillers to refine the nose’s appearance without surgery. Learn what it can treat, its benefits, limitations, and how long…
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Rhinoplasty Before and After: What to Expect
A guide to understanding rhinoplasty before-and-after photos: what to look for, how surgeons use them, and red flags to avoid.
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Understanding Rhinoplasty Costs: What to Expect
Rhinoplasty cost depends on surgeon experience, technique, and included care. Learn what factors into your quote and how to get an accurate estimate.
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Rhinoplasty Recovery Timeline: What to Expect
A week-by-week look at what to expect during rhinoplasty recovery, from the first days after surgery through the final months as results settle in.
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What to Expect During Your Rhinoplasty Journey
Your rhinoplasty journey unfolds in four stages: consultation and planning, surgery day, early recovery, and the months of gradual refinement leading to your final…
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Rhinoplasty Procedure Steps Explained for You
Rhinoplasty follows five core steps: consultation and planning, anesthesia, the surgical approach, reshaping the bone and cartilage, and closing and splinting. Here’s…
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Why Breathing Matters More Than Most Patients Realize
One of the biggest misconceptions in rhinoplasty is that cosmetic surgery and functional surgery are separate issues. In reality, they are deeply interconnected. Every…
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Understanding Ethnic Rhinoplasty Consultations for Your Unique Needs
Experience tailored ethnic rhinoplasty consultations designed to meet unique needs. Receive expert guidance and compassionate care for a refined, natural look.
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Best Rhinoplasty Surgeons Near Me for Your Perfect Nose
Find leading rhinoplasty surgeons near you for the perfect nose. Ensure expert care and compassionate guidance for an informed decision on your transformation.
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Rhinoplasty Tip
Comprehensive Guide to Rhinoplasty Tip Surgery: Techniques, Recovery, and Results Rhinoplasty tip surgery, often referred to as nasal tip rhinoplasty, is a specialized…
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What to Expect from Rhinoplasty: Your Complete Guide
Transform your look with our complete guide on rhinoplasty. Explore benefits, recovery tips, and find the best options for your cosmetic surgery journey.
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Your Guide to Facelift Surgery in Boston
The number of men and women requesting a facelift procedure in Boston continues to increase. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, a facelift was the 2nd…
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Guide To Deep Plane Facelift
Guide: With age comes wisdom, experience, and more memories, but it also comes with fine lines from years of smiling, frowning, laughing, and crying. The skin around…
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BBL in Boston FAQs: Everything You Need to Know
Dr. Markarian, a plastic surgeon in Boston, MA, offers the Brazilian Butt Lift for patients who are not happy with the size, appearance, or shape of their buttocks.…
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Breast Augmentation Boston: The FAQs
Breast augmentation, or a “boob job” as it’s commonly known, continues to be one of the top cosmetic procedures in America, and has been since 2006. And, in most cases,…
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Your Guide to Choosing the Best Breast Implants: Round vs. Anatomical
“Should I get a round implant instead of an anatomic for a more natural look?” This is a great question and I hear it often. Short answer: You can get a “natural” look…
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8 Surprising Benefits of Nose Jobs in Boston
Plastic surgeons have long witnessed the remarkable physical transformations that can be achieved with surgery to the nose, and so it’s no surprise that the American…
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10 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
If you are considering cosmetic surgery, you have several key decisions to make. You need to decide what procedure you wish to have, when you would like to have your…
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Boston Breast Augmentation Cost: How Can I Afford It?
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that 304,181 Breast Augmentation procedures were performed in 2023. Given that the procedure is so popular, how…
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How Much Does A Facelift Cost in Boston?
Facelifts are one of the top 5 cosmetic surgical procedures performed. This is hardly surprising given that, according to RealSelf, 92% of patients who have undergone a…
Read article →Breast Reduction Surgery Boston: 12 FAQs
Breast Reduction surgery Boston – or reduction mammoplasty – is one of the most commonly performed procedures by Massachusetts surgeons, and delivers one of the highest…
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Ethnic Rhinoplasty in Boston: A Patient’s Guide
Boston Ethnic Rhinoplasty refers to a rhinoplasty procedure that enhances a patient’s natural nose shape while preserving their anatomical ethnicity. Every nose is…
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The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Rhinoplasty in Boston
Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans benefit from safe, efficient rhinoplasty procedures — making it one of the top 5 cosmetic surgeries available. With better…
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Is Rhinoplasty Painful?
Guide: Is Rhinoplasty Painful? How Long is Rhinoplasty Recovery? How to have a Pain-Free Rhinoplasty Recovery Is Rhinoplasty Painful? No, rhinoplasty is not usually…
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What Is The Average Age Of A Facelift Patient?
Guide: How To Know If It’s Time For A Facelift When To Get A Mini Facelift When To Get A Deep Plane Facelift What Are The Benefits Of A Facelift? Although constantly…
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What Is The Average Age Of A Tummy Tuck Patient?
Guide: At What Age Do People Get Tummy Tucks? When Should I Get A Tummy Tuck? Tummy Tuck For Mommy Makeover Am I Too Old For A Tummy Tuck? What Is The Minimum Age To Get…
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What Is The Average Age Of A Rhinoplasty Patient?
Guide: What Is The Average Age To Get A Nose Job? Can Teenagers Get A Nose Job? Am I Too Old For Rhinoplasty? Can Your Rhinoplasty Result Change As You Age? What Are The…
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How To Place An Implant Sizer
Guide: Make an inframammary fold incision Divide the pectoralis major origins from the ribs Put the sizer in Make any necessary adjustments Put stitches in and place the…
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Placing A Breast Implant Using The No-Touch Technique
Guide: Slide the implant into a Keller Funnel Place the implant as the patient is in the Trendelenburg position Zip tie pre-placed stitches Considering Breast…
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4 Tummy Tuck Before & After Photos That Prove It’s Worth It
Guide: Having a child or losing a significant amount of weight can be exciting life events, but both, unfortunately, leave many people with excess, loose skin in the…
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Breast Augmentation: 5 Before & After Photos That Prove The Natural Look Is In
Guide: Having feminine curves is fundamental for many women to feel confident in their bodies. By adding volume to the breasts, breast augmentation helps women who…
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5 Rhinoplasty Before & After Photos That Prove The Natural Look Is In
The nose is at the center of the face, so many people focus intently on the tiny imperfections they see on theirs every time they look in the mirror. It’s no surprise…
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When Will I See My Rhinoplasty Results?
Guide: How Can I Promote Healing After Rhinoplasty? What Results Can I Expect After My Rhinoplasty? What If I’m Unhappy With My Rhinoplasty Results? Which Recovery Is…
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How To Rejuvenate Your Face
Guide: With age comes wisdom and memories, but the signs of aging are also reflected on our faces. When wrinkles, fine lines, loose skin, and fat pockets cause patients…
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How Long Do A Face And Neck Lift Last?
Guide: Why Combine A Facelift With A Neck Lift? How Long Do Face And Neck Lift Results Last? How Do I Maintain My Face And Neck Lift Results? How Much Do A Face And Neck…
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What Procedures Can You Combine With A Facelift?
Guide: Why Combine A Facelift With Other Procedures? What Are The Best Procedures To Combine With A Facelift? Which Facial Rejuvenation Treatments Are Right For Me? A…
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Why Do Female Bodybuilders Get Breast Implants?
Guide Do Breast Implants Interfere With Bodybuilding Lifestyles? What Type of Breast Implants Should Bodybuilders Get? When Can Bodybuilders Return To Their Exercise…
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How Long Does Swelling Last After A Nose Job?
Guide: Rhinoplasty is a popular surgical procedure for reshaping the nose. The surgery can reduce dorsal humps, correct asymmetries, refine bulbous tips, improve hanging…
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Not Happy With My Rhinoplasty Results, What Can I Do?
Rhinoplasty, often referred to as the “nose job” outside medical environments, is a meticulous procedure tailored to each patient. Usually, if patients go to a credible,…
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Fixing A Bulbous Tip With Rhinoplasty
What is a bulbous tip of the nose? The nose is one of the most prominent, identifiable parts of our face, so it’s not surprising that many of us analyze it and decide to…
Read article →A Complete Guide to a Skinny BBL Procedure
Generally, Brazilian Butt Lift procedures and butt enhancement procedures are increasing in popularity as many patients wish to enhance their curves or achieve a more…
Read article →Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure: What are the different types?
Brazilian Butt Lift Procedures are continually rising in popularity and many patients can become overwhelmed with the various options available. This blog outlines some…
Read article →Types of Breast Lift Procedures in Boston
Some women’s breasts significantly sag or droop due to aging or after weight loss or pregnancy. This can be a source of great insecurity for these women and leave them…
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Skin Tightening Treatments in Boston
After weight-loss or pregnancy many patients have concerns over loose or sagging skin across their face or body. There are various skin tightening treatments available…
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Facial Symmetry Surgery: A Patient’s Guide
Facial symmetry surgery is a procedure that can use a variety of techniques that may include dermal fillers, Botox, or other surgical procedures to enhance facial…
Read article →Breast Reconstruction Surgery Boston, MA
Breast reconstruction surgery in Boston, MA uses different types of surgery to rebuild the shape of one or both breasts so they appear as normal and symmetrical as…
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Vaginal Rejuvenation: 8 Frequently Asked Questions
Feeling self-conscious about their vagina – or experiencing a lack of function and pain in their genitals – is something many women face. And through lack of knowledge…
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Boston Neck Lift: Most Frequently Asked Questions
Troubled by a double chin, “turkey neck” or undefined jawline? A Boston neck lift could be the perfect understated solution that achieves the dramatic improvement you’re…
Read article →Boston Blepharoplasty: A Patient’s Guide To Eyelid Surgery
Boston Blepharoplasty – or eyelid surgery – is one of the most effective, and inexpensive, routes to achieving a more refreshed and youthful appearance. According to…
Read article →Gummy Bear Implants and other Breast Implants Explained
Gummy Bear Implants have been available for the last decade. And while advancement in Breast Implant technology is exciting, patients are often confused by the variety…
Read article →Tummy Tuck Procedure: What Are The Different Types?
A Tummy Tuck procedure remains one of the most popular surgeries to enhance a patient’s aesthetic in 2020. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the…
Read article →Tummy Tuck Boston: The Most Frequently Asked Questions
A Tummy Tuck procedure, or Abdominoplasty, can improve the parts of the abdomen that diet and exercise alone cannot reach. In fact, 97% of Tummy Tuck patients who posted…
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Broken Nose Treatment Boston
Nasal fracture and broken nose treatment Boston are common. Research shows that the nose is the facial bone that suffers more breaks than any other. And for those who…
Read article →Who should inject your Botox?
For Botox, the experience of each physician, instead of a global generalization of one type of doctor being the “better” choice than the other, would better answer this…
Read article →Should you use Voluma in your lower eyelid?
Injection of Voluma into the lower eyelids can sometimes produce an unwanted “balloon” under your eye. The unwanted “balloon” can be treated with Hyaluronidase, and…
Read article →The Origin of Plastic Surgery: Where Does the Term Come From?
For thousands of years, people have been seeking methods in which to improve themselves. Through centuries of intellectual and scientific breakthroughs, a surgical…
Read article →Your Key to Flawless Breast Augmentation in Boston
In 2017, there were over 300,000 breast augmentation procedures performed in the United States, making breast augmentation the most popular plastic surgery procedure in…
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