A horizontal plane extending through the lateral facial profile with the head in a normal relaxed position. If an imaginary line were drawn from the ear canal to the area just under the eye (infraorbital rim), this should be parallel to the ground. This is a neural natural horizontal facial plane. Before and after photos are taken with people’s heads in this neutral position.
The black line in the image on the right is the Frankfurt Horizontal Plane. It is the proper angle to take profile images for before and after images in plastic surgery. It is drawn from the ear canal to the bony ridge under the eye (infraorbital rim). We ask rhinoplasty patients who travel from internationally or from afar to send photos with the appropriate angles. As a result, the rhinoplasty surgeon can best analyze the photos during the virtual consultation.
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Testimonials
I was injured on January 7, 2012 in a mo-ped/scooter accident in Cozumel, Mexico. My entire body head to toe (literally) endured horrendous road rash, my nose broke & plenty more. The level of care I received from dr Zoumalan & his entire office was/is truly indescribable but I shall try!
Veronica
It’s been a year since my septoplasty and rhinoplasty and I am extremely happy with my results.Not only has my breathing dramatically improved, I am sleeping better than ever. I feel healthier and it has significantly changed my exercise routine. I can definitely push myself harder and my workouts are longer and more efficient. Best part is I don’t get that winded feeling or stuffy or runny nose while running. I didn’t realize how many aspects of my life would change after the surgery.
Lauren C.
I had a Face and Neck Lift on December 3rd, 2014. Dr. Zoumalan does excellent work! He is very thorough in explaining the procedure, and has an excellent bedside manner. I am so happy with my result. I would highly recommend Dr. Zoumalan.
Carol Burt
So when I met with Richard Zoumalan, I gave him a picture of me when I was 42, and I said, “That’s what I want. Is that possible?” And he said, “Yes!” He explained what he’d do, and how he would do it. I had surgery less than a month ago, and amazingly, I look almost exactly like me, only about 25 years younger.
Richard Zoumalan is a leading Rhinoplasty doctor and facial plastic surgeon in LA and California. We offer the best natural nose job and plastic surgery in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco and the whole CA.
