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Nose Plastic Surgery / Rhinoplasty Surgery
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Nose Plastic Surgery / Rhinoplasty Surgery: If you feel that your nose is not in proportion to the rest of your face, you
may want to consider Rhinoplasty. By enhancing the general appearance of your
nose, you will achieve a more natural balance between your nose and other facial
features.
Nose plastic surgery or Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure
that reshapes the nose. It may be performed to reduce
the dorsal hump, modify the nasal tip, narrow the
nostrils, reduce the width of the nose, change the
angle between the nose and the upper lip, and straighten
or narrow the nasal bridge. Patients undergo nasal
surgery for one of three reasons: 1) to correct
a crooked nose or deformity as a result of injury
2) have difficulty breathing as a result of nasal
passage obstruction 3) for cosmetic reasons (to
enhance the shape of their nose). It is usually
recommended to wait until facial growth is complete
before undergoing nasal surgery. Rhinoplasty is
used to alter the shape of a variety of noses
(for example a "Roman nose", a "Black nose", an
"Asian nose" etc.) Septoplasty is a nasal operation
that is used to straighten or reshape the septum.
It is performed on patients who have difficulty
breathing as a result of a mal-positioned septum.
Septoplasty will not change the shape of the nose,
and can be performed alone or in addition to Rhinoplasty.
Reduction Rhinoplasty Surgery: Used when
bone or cartilage are removed in an effort to change the shape of the nose. This
form of Rhinoplasty is the most common.Augmentation
Rhinoplasty Surgery:
Used to enhance the nose by adding cartilage, bone, or
implant material when nasal deficiency (loss of structure) is encountered. This
form of Rhinoplasty is used in special cases.
Chin Augmentation can improve facial balance as well, and enhances
Rhinoplasty in some cases. This should be discussed at the time of consultation.
Swelling and bruising will last for two to three weeks. Nasal packing
(if used) will stay in the nostrils for one to seven days. Any stitches inside
the nose will dissolve by themselves. Any stitches left outside the nose will
be removed in three to five days. The nasal splint will remain in place for seven
days to hold the nasal bones in place, as well as help reduce swelling. You may
return to work or school by ten days as well as resume light exercise. You may
resume rigorous exercise within 6-8 weeks. As each month passes you will notice
gradual improvement. The final result will be evident within one year. Rhinoplasty
is permanent. Occasionally, a touch-up procedure needs to be done to improve results.
Rhinoplasty may be performed as an out-patient under general anesthesia.
The surgery takes two or less hours depending on the extent of the surgery.
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Call for a complimentary consultation:
(310) 326-3636
3400 W. Lomita Blvd., Suite 306,
Torrance CA., 90505
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