Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
What is Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)?
Overview
Nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, is designed to provided you with facial harmony and correct the proportions of your nose. It is often used to correct impaired breathing that is a result of a nasal defect.
The surgery can change the width, size and position of the nostrils; the nose profile to eliminate bumps or remove the depression on the bridge of the nose; correct a drooping, upturned, hooked or bulbous nasal tip and fix nasal asymmetry.
For a deviated septum that causes breathing difficulties, rhinoplasty is used to adjust the nasal structures for better alignment.
Are you a candidate for rhinoplasty?
As with most elective cosmetic procedures, there are several basic criteria that determine if you’re a good candidate for the rhinoplasty surgery. They include:
- You are unhappy with the size, shape or symmetry of your nose.
- You enjoy relatively good health without any medical conditions that could jeopardize your healing or present surgical risks.
- You’re a non-smoker (smoking can impair the healing process), and you have realistic expectations on what the surgery can do for you.
Cost for rhinoplasty surgery
The costs involved in this procedure include facility/hospital fees, medical tests, anesthesia fees, Dr. Jimerson’s fee and any medication or post-operative garments that may be required. Our staff will provide you with a detailed cost estimate for your procedure.
The Recovery Process
Swelling will subside within a few weeks, but it could take up to a full year for your new nasal contour to be fully seen. You’ll probably notice various appearance changes in your nose during this period.
The Surgery
There are two types of rhinoplasty: the first is a closed procedure, where all incisions are hidden inside the nose; the second is an open procedure, using an incision that is made along the narrow strip of tissue that separates your nostrils.
After the incisions are made, the skin covering nasal bones and cartilage is raised to provide access to the nasal bones, so Dr. Jimerson can reshape the structure of your nose.
If you have an excessively large nose, it may be reshaped by removing bone or cartilage. If your surgery requires the addition of a cartilage graft, it will usually be taken from the septum, the partition found in the middle of your nose.
Once the nose is sculpted to the desired shape or size, the nasal skin and underlying tissues are redraped and sutures are used to close the incision.
Risks involved in rhinoplasty
As with any surgical procedure, there are some potential risks or complications. You have to determine if the benefits that you’ll obtain from your procedure outweigh the risks involved.Dr. Jimerson and his trained staff will do everything possible to minimize risks and postoperative complications. Risks may include:
- Anesthesia • Bleeding • Infection • Scarring •Poor wound healing • Rare nerve injury leading to weakness of the lower lip • Temporary or even permanent hair loss at the incisions • Numbness or skin sensation changes • Persistent pain • Possible need to revise the surgery • Problems with sutures that may require removal
It’s important to discuss any concerns you have with Dr. Jimerson prior to your surgery. If you have a question – please ask!
Meeting with Dr. Jimerson
He will discuss you specific goals, take a medical history and review your current medications. Photos are usually taken, both before and after the surgery.
You will also be able to learn what options are available to you, along with the risks and possible complications of the procedure.
Questions to ask Dr. Jimerson
– What surgical technique is recommended?
– How long will the recovery period be for my surgery?
– What risks are associated with my surgery?
– What type of complications can happen?
– When will I be able to see the results of my surgery?
– Do you think that I’m a good candidate for this procedure?
Bes sure to ask any other questions you have about Dr. Jimerson, the procedure or anything else that concerns you about your surgery.
Rhinoplasty preparation
If you smoke, you must stop several weeks prior the surgery, as it can severely impeded the healing process.
Finally, you should arrange to have someone available to drive you home after your surgery, and to be with you for the first night.
Results
Please remember that due to the aging process and gravity it is common to have certain changes to your face and nose. These are gradual, and most of the improvements seen from your rhinoplasty will be permanent.
Be sure to follow Dr. Jimerson’s instruction following your procedure to obtain optimal results.
Why use Dr. Jimerson and the Advanced Plastic Surgery Solutions team?
Schedule your appointment
The best way to determine if rhinoplasty is right for you is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jimerson. The doctor will discuss the procedure, evaluate your concerns relating to your body and answer any questions you may have. To schedule your appointment click here.