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Whether you want to correct a deviated septum, straighten a crooked nose, reduce nasal prominence, or smooth bumps, your concerns can be effectively addressed with rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is one of the most complex cosmetic surgery procedures and it’s important to select a facial plastic surgeon surgeon such as Dr. Tan who has extensive training, experience, and a track record of excellent results.
What Are the Benefits of Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty objectives include:
- Reducing an excessive dorsal hump for an attractive profile
- Improving the shape and definition of the nasal tip
- Narrowing wide nostrils
- Reducing excessive length
- Improving poor projection
- Straightening a crooked or previously broken nose
Besides aesthetic changes, rhinoplasty can help improve breathing for patients with obstructed nasal passages. Nasal passages may be obstructed by a deviated septum or because of trauma to the nose. When Dr. Tan combines cosmetic changes with breathing improvements, the procedure is called functional rhinoplasty.
Surgical techniques, open vs closed
Dr. Tan will choose either an open or closed technique based on the physical structure of your nose and your own aesthetic goals. The two main techniques are open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty.
Closed rhinoplasty
Patients who require less complex changes can usually have a closed rhinoplasty. This technique involves smaller incisions that are made within the nostrils, through which Dr. Tan makes finite changes that require less restructuring.
Open rhinoplasty
Dr. Tan will perform open rhinoplasty for patients who require more complex or significant alterations. During open rhinoplasty, Dr. Tan will make small incisions on the outside of the nose, which allow her to lift the nasal skin to expose the underlying nasal structures. These incisions are very precise and are hidden in the natural folds of the skin.
Who Is a Good Rhinoplasty Candidate?
Anyone concerned about the size or shape of their nose can benefit from cosmetic nose surgery. Teenagers (whose noses are no longer growing) and women and men in their 20s and 30s are the most common rhinoplasty patients, but the procedure can be performed on people into their 70s or 80s.
What Is A Septoplasty?
Some patients may have trouble breathing because they have a crooked or deviated septum—a bony structure that also includes cartilage. Surgically correcting this condition is called septoplasty. Dr. Tan performs septoplasty by making incisions in the nose and removing crooked portions of the septum and then straightening them and placing them back in their natural position.
What Is a Nonsurgical Nose Job?
If you would like to improve the shape of your nose without surgery, Dr. Tan can perform a nonsurgical nose job using dermal filler injections. Although this procedure cannot make your nose smaller, it can smooth out the bridge, reshape the tip, and soften sharp angles. While surgical results last indefinitely, results of a nonsurgical nose job are temporary.
Selecting A Facial Plastic Surgeon For Your Treatment
Women and men trust their faces to double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Susan Tan, whose extensive training includes a prestigious facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship. As a specialist focusing exclusively on the face, Dr. Tan uses the most advanced techniques and surgical skills to produce remarkable, natural-looking and functional rhinoplasty results.
Who Is a Good Rhinoplasty Candidate?
Anyone concerned about the size or shape of their nose can benefit from cosmetic nose surgery. Teenagers (whose noses are no longer growing) and women and men in their 20s and 30s are the most common rhinoplasty patients, but the procedure can be performed on people into their 70s or 80s.
What Is A Septoplasty?
Some patients may have trouble breathing because they have a crooked or deviated septum—a bony structure that also includes cartilage. Surgically correcting this condition is called septoplasty. Dr. Tan performs septoplasty by making incisions in the nose and removing crooked portions of the septum and then straightening them and placing them back in their natural position.
What Is a Nonsurgical Nose Job?
If you would like to improve the shape of your nose without surgery, Dr. Tan can perform a nonsurgical nose job using dermal filler injections. Although this procedure cannot make your nose smaller, it can smooth out the bridge, reshape the tip, and soften sharp angles. While surgical results last indefinitely, results of a nonsurgical nose job are temporary.
Selecting A Facial Plastic Surgeon For Your Treatment
Women and men trust their faces to double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Susan Tan, whose extensive training includes a prestigious facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship. As a specialist focusing exclusively on the face, Dr. Tan uses the most advanced techniques and surgical skills to produce remarkable, natural-looking and functional rhinoplasty results. T
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens During the Rhinoplasty Consultation?
The path to successful rhinoplasty results starts when you first contact Dr. Tan’s office. At that point, we gather as much relevant information as possible so we understand your specific concerns even before the initial consultation. During the consultation, Dr. Tan listens as you describe your cosmetic goals and what bothers you about your nose.
Dr. Tan conducts a thorough physical exam of both the internal and external nasal structures and addresses any history of trauma to the nose or breathing issues that might need correction. Her attention to detail includes knowing if you are bothered more by the front view or profile view of the nose (or if it’s equal) and if you notice asymmetry when looking at photos.
Dr. Tan firmly believes in educating you about what happens during and after your procedure. She explains the journey and what to expect during the recovery and the post-op care either you or your loved ones will provide. On the day of surgery, Dr. Tan arrives early to go through your surgical plan and answer any last-minute questions that you might have.
Most important during the surgery itself is Dr. Tan’s attention to the technical details and being meticulous and deliberate.
How Is Dr. Tan’s Approach to Rhinoplasty Different?
Having trained under leading rhinoplasty surgeons, Dr. Tan learned the value of assessing each patient’s unique concerns through an objective scientific view and using a calculated, problem-solving approach when creating a customized surgical plan.
What does that mean?
- Measuring all facial proportions and dimensions
- Conducting a detailed analysis of the nose using photos taken from the front, profile, and base views
This comprehensive, thorough assessment typically takes about 25 minutes and ensures that an objective analysis matches what patients themselves see.
What Happens During Rhinoplasty Recovery?
Rhinoplasty patients are often pleasantly surprised to discover that recovery is easier than they expected. While experiences vary, notable milestones include:
- Minimize swelling and bruising: The degree of swelling and bruising varies with the specifics of each surgery. You can minimize these side effects by keeping your head elevated at all times (even while sleeping) and applying cold compresses to your cheeks as directed for the first few days.
- Return to work & school: Most patients feel ready to get back to regular nonstrenuous activities 7-10 days after the procedure.
- Remove splint: A small nasal splint is removed within 7 days of surgery.
- Resume exercise: Nonstrenuous exercise is encouraged as soon as possible to help the healing process. Most patients can resume strenuous exercise in about 3 to 4 weeks with special care to avoid impact to the nose.
- Go in public: Bruising usually resolves within 10 days. Depending on the degree of swelling, patients are typically ready to attend social gatherings in about 2 weeks.
- See results: At 6 weeks, swelling usually has faded significantly. Final results can take up to a year to achieve as subtle changes emerge with reduced swelling.
How Long After Rhinoplasty Will I See Results?
The results of rhinoplasty gradually appear as the swelling goes down. While you’ll notice changes immediately, it may take several weeks for swelling to resolve. Subtle changes may continue for up to a year.
