Rhinoplasty

As the focal point of the face, the nose can have a profound impact on how you view yourself. A poorly sized or shaped nose can create an unbalanced facial appearance and can be a major distraction from your natural beauty. An unsatisfactory nasal structure can be the source of childhood teasing that negatively impacts your confidence today.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most delicate procedures and needs three-dimensional thinking. It is done to reshape and resize your nose to restore symmetry and a beautiful facial appearance.

Benefits of Rhinoplasty

Enhanced Facial Contours

Many patients who struggle with a large, asymmetrical, or “bumpy” nose may feel their facial aesthetic looks unbalanced and unflattering. Rhinoplasty can sculpt and reshape the nose to enhance a patient's facial appearance and provide them with facial harmony and balance.

Heightened Functionality

While some patients would like to correct the size and shape of their nose, others wish to address their snoring or breathing problems due to a deviated septum. Septoplasty can straighten the nasal septum to improve and heighten airflow through the nose.

Improved Self-esteem

Having a misshapen or large nose can make many patients feel embarrassed and self-conscious about the way they look. Rhinoplasty will not only enhance the appearance of the nose, but it will also provide patients with a boost of self-esteem and confidence.

Procedure

Rhinoplasty is performed most of the time as an outpatient procedure using general anesthesia. Dr. Ashoor adds, removes, or shapes cartilage as needed to create your desired nose shape. Nasal bridges can be shaved down, and nostrils that flare too much may be resized. The technique used for your rhinoplasty will vary depending on your aesthetic needs.

Open
Technique
Septoplasty

Open Technique

A small incision is placed at the waist of the columella (the cartilage that separates the nostrils). The skin is then separated from the underlying structures of the nose, through which corrections are made. This technique provides a clearer view of the nasal structures (it’s like an open book), giving the surgeon better control of modifying your cartilages and also placing support cartilages to strengthen any weaknesses in the nasal skeleton. The scarring of open rhinoplasty is negligible.

Septoplasty

Septoplasty is performed on patients with a deviated septum, which occurs when the cartilage that separates the nasal passages is crooked. When there's a deviated septum, it can cause breathing abnormalities such as snoring and may result in breathing difficulties during exercise. Septoplasty can straighten a deviated septum, helping restore normal breathing. We also use the septoplasty approach to harvest cartilage for nose reshaping and support.

Concerns

Recovery

You will experience bruising, swelling, and redness following your treatment. Significant swelling should subside enough that you will feel comfortable returning to work after one to two weeks depending on the magnitude of your surgery, and most patients can resume their regular activities, like exercise, after four weeks. Significant swelling should subside within six to eight weeks, but the bridge of the nose may still be tender. Patients can resume wearing their regular glasses after four to six months.

Scars

Open rhinoplasty may leave an inconspicuous scar along the waist of your nose. Dr. Ashoor will do his best to ensure minimal scarring.

Cost

The cost of your rhinoplasty will be based on many factors. This includes surgical fees, hospital fees, and anesthesia fees. During your consultation, Dr. Ashoor will provide you with more details about what to expect regarding the cost of your procedure.

Pain

Nasal packing may make it uncomfortable to breathe for the first few days after your procedure. Continuous breathing through the mouth may also cause dryness. Dr. Ashoor will prescribe you with pain medication to minimize discomfort during recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhinoplasty

Q: What results can I expect after my rhinoplasty procedure?

A: Rhinoplasty provides patients with permanent corrections to their nose. Some minor swelling may affect the shape of your nose for approximately nine months to one year. Once you are healed, you will notice balance and beauty restored to your appearance.

Q: Am I an ideal candidate for rhinoplasty?

A: Ideal candidates for rhinoplasty must be in good health and have realistic expectations about their results. Rhinoplasty can be performed on adults who have fully developed facial features, which occurs around 18 years of age. You may be considering rhinoplasty if you identify with one or more of the following:

Dissatisfaction with the size, shape, or projection of your nose
A nose that is disproportionate to your other facial features
Breathing problems due to a deviated septum
A pronounced nasal hump
A drooping, elevated, or wide nasal tip
Large or flared nostrils

Q: Are there any risks or side effects involved with rhinoplasty?

A: As with most surgical procedures, rhinoplasty may involve some temporary risks and side effects. These include infection, poor wound healing, blood clots, nose asymmetry, and changes in skin sensation.