351 Hospital Road, Suite 617
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty) Newport BeachRhinoplasty alters the appearance of the nose by shaping and re-positioning the nasal bones and trimming the bone and/or cartilage as needed (figure 1). Problems such as a large hump or a broad or round nasal tip can be corrected. Generally all the necessary incisions are made inside the nose. Sometimes, carefully placed external incisions are needed for certain problems — e.g. excessively large nostrils. Problems with breathing through the nose can often be corrected at the same time.
Who is it for?The nose is the most prominent feature of the face. If you have a hump that you dislike, your nasal tip is too large or the wrong shape, or your nose is uneven, rhinoplasty will help. Altering this single feature can make a dramatic difference to the overall appearance of your face. Lifting the tip of the nose will often help you look younger. In general rhinoplasty can be done at any age after skeletal maturity (15 to 17 years). There is no upper age limit - apart from your general health. What to expect.Rhinoplasty can be done under local anesthesia (injections to freeze the tissues) with some sedation. Most of my patients choose a general anesthetic (they go to sleep). Usually, rhinoplasty is a day surgical procedure (you go home the same evening). A splint will be taped over the outside of the nose for a week after the surgery. You may have some soft rubber drains inside the nostrils, if a blocked airway was corrected. There is often some bruising around the eyes. This may last one to two weeks. Swelling of the nose will also last about the same length of time. There will be some very slight swelling, noticeable only to you and your plastic surgeon, for several months after a rhinoplasty. You can also expect some discharge from the nose for one or two weeks and occasionally longer. The areas of the nose operated on are often numb for several months following surgery. For this reason you should protect your nose from extreme cold or sunburn. While the operation takes six months to one year to achieve the permanent result, your "new" nose is visible right away. However you may be surprised how few people will notice. A good rhinoplasty will create a nose in harmony with the other features of the face. Your nose will no longer catch the eye. Instead, friends may remark how well you look. ("Have you had your hair done differently?") For most patients though, the biggest satisfaction is their new appearance in the mirror. If you are considering Rhinoplasty and are located in or around Orange County, please click here to contact Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Bailey, to setup a consultation. Before-and-After PicturesClick on a thumbnail for a larger image.
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Rhinoplasty is not a new procedure. The basic operation was developed over 60 years
ago. However, many refinements have occurred. The emphasis now is on a natural look. We
avoid the "operated" look with its raised, pointed tip and "ski-jump"
profile.
