I am deeply grateful and ever so appreciative of your truly welcome and much needed help! Your surgery results are nothing short of awesome! Thoughtfulness like yours indeed takes a special caring. Again, ‘Thanks a Million’ for everything!!
- P.B.S., Revision Rhinoplasty
I wonder how you create a living thing with your hands. How do you build something out of nothing? The thought of the task baffles me, but to my father, it is mundane.
- Katharine Searcy Menick click here for the rest of her perspective
I wanted to take a minute of your precious time to thank you and to let you know the true meaning of what you have restored in her. Yours is a truly special gift and the confidence in which you handled her case allowed her to focus on healing, not worrying!
- V.B., patient’s daughter Nasal Reconstruction
I feel great every time I look into the mirror. Thank you for that gift.
- C.G., Nasal Reconstruction
Needless to say, I am overjoyed at the acquisition of my new nose - something I never imagined I would need - turned out so splendidly. It is a wonderful gift that you bring the world with your expertise, your care, and your artistry. It replaces despair with hope and, indeed verges on the miraculous. My deepest thanks.
- D.L., Nasal Reconstruction - click here for case details
I get compliments almost every day on my beautiful nose.
-J.D. Nasal Reconstruction - click here for case details
You are really a miracle worker! My nose is healing rapidly and I feel normal again - a delicious feeling.
- P.F., Nasal Reconstruction - click here for case details
I am so happy for getting the surgery. The surgery has changed the outlook I have about myself and my self-confidence. So thanks again because how can I repay someone who has changed my life.
- T.P., Revision Rhinoplasty after Congenital Nasal Hemangioma
You truly gave me a new lease on life, as the saying goes. My nose is absolutely beautiful; I still get compliments on it!
- D.W., Nasal Reconstruction/Revision
Thank you so much for taking such great care of our son. We couldn’t have made it through all this without your kindness and compassion.
- B. and G. S., Nasal Reconstruction for their child
Words will never be enough to express our gratitude for the work you have done with our daughter. You have made her a whole person again. From the first day we met you, we had unending hope for her. You plainly said you could fix her when everyone else warned us not to expect much.
- Mother of K.B. Facial Reconstruction - click here for case details
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you what a magnificent doctor and artist you are! My two surgeries a few months ago - nose repair and facelift - changed my life. Everyone remarks how beautiful the work is. I feel I have lived on both sides of appearance; that is, going from droopy and haggard to looking vibrant and pleasing.
- J.T., Facelift and Rhinoplasty - click here for case details
Nasal and Facial Reconstruction Overview
What You Need to Know about Nasal and Facial Reconstruction
First, the defect is examined to determine what is missing anatomically – skin, cartilage or bone, and nasal or oral lining.
However, these anatomic layers do not describe what is missing aesthetically – the visible characteristics that “make” a nose, lip or cheek look normal.
Fortunately, although defects vary, the “Normal” does not. So the contralateral normal facial feature or the Ideal normal are used as a guide for the repair. The remaining “Normal” facial part is used as a pattern to rebuild the missing part. Careful visual analysis then defines the aesthetic loss – the missing skin quality, border outline, or 3-dimensional shape that “make” a normal nose, lip or cheek. Dr. Frederick J. Menick offers a comprehensive overview of Nasal Reconstruction and Rhinoplasty on eMedicine, a web-based clinical reference guide. (Click the links to read the articles)
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About Nasal Reconstruction
Nasal reconstruction is performed to repair a deformity or nasal injury after trauma, skin cancer, birth defects, immune disease or prior failed attempts at nasal repair. Missing skin, cartilage support, and lining are replaced or reshaped to restore the appearance and function of a normal nose. Depending upon the degree of injury, one or more operations may be required. Click here to read more about Nasal Reconstruction
What is a Surgical Plan?
Obviously, an in-person exam is vital. This is combined with current photographs, old photographs, operative reports, and facial x-rays to outline an approach, establish priorities, and determine the best material and techniques to re-create the missing facial part. The goal is to restore a normal appearance. Although the result cannot be guaranteed, careful planning, aesthetic principles, and modern methods can most often provide a good result.
In many cases, initial information is provided through a preliminary phone call, email or mail. Although no final decision for or against surgery can be made by the patient or surgeon until an in-person exam is performed, basic information can be provided and possible approaches considered, prior to coming to Tucson. Click here to email your photos to Dr. Menick. Many patients find this adds to their basic fund of information and allows both the patient and surgeon to plan for a future surgery.