Shreveport Rhinoplasty Surgery
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What Is Rhinoplasty?

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Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, continues to rank among the top 5 most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States. One of the reasons for the popularity of rhinoplasty is its ability to yield dramatic results since the nose is a major focal point that determines facial appearance. Additionally, rhinoplasty can be performed to address a variety of issues including nasal deviation (often through injury) and breathing issues.

As with any surgical procedure, the recovery process differs from individual to individual. This post will give you a general idea of what to expect after a rhinoplasty procedure, along with some tips on making your recovery as pleasant and painless as possible.

Closed Rhinoplasty: In this procedure, the surgeon makes incisions inside the columella, the vertical piece of skin the separates the nostrils. They then raise the skin and other tissues so that they are separated from the bone, giving the surgeon greater access to the interior of the nasal passages. Closed rhinoplasty is minimally invasive and does not leave scar tissue.

Open Rhinoplasty: An open rhinoplasty gives plastic surgeons even more access to the bone structure. In this procedure, the doctor makes a horizontal incision across the columella so that the tip of the nose can be lifted and shaped. This method will leave some scar tissue and possibly a small scar on the bottom of the nose.

Whether open or closed, there are several different kinds of rhinoplasty that are chosen based on the patient’s needs and what they hope to achieve through plastic surgery.

Revision Rhinoplasty: Sometimes called secondary rhinoplasty, this procedure is performed on patients who had rhinoplasty in the past. It is used to correct any issues or cosmetic changes that need to be made after the patient’s first rhinoplasty.

Filler Rhinoplasty: This is a non-permanent solution in which surgeons use injectable fillers, such as Juvederm or Restylane, to even out imperfections in the nasal structure.

Reduction Rhinoplasty: If the patient feels their nose is too large or their nostrils too flared, they can have reduction rhinoplasty performed to remove bone and/or cartilage and shape the nose so it is more proportionately equal to their other facial features.

Augmentation Rhinoplasty: If a patient has a nose that they feel is too small, plastic surgeons can use bone or tissue grafting to reshape the nose as desired.

Post-Traumatic Rhinoplasty: If the patient has suffered a traumatic injury, it can affect both the cosmetic appearance of the nose and its ability to function. This kind of rhinoplasty is commonly used for fixing a broken nose or correcting an injured nasal septum.

Reconstruction Rhinoplasty: Patients who require reconstructive rhinoplasty have often lost a portion or all of their nose after an accident, injury, or serious illness, such as cancer. Reconstruction rhinoplasty is advanced and can be complicated, as it requires surgeons to rebuild the nose and may take several operations to complete.

Am I a Good Candidate For Rhinoplasty?

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The human nose is the most prominent feature on the human face. For this reason, it is understandable that people feel frustrated if their nose is crooked, too small or too large for their face. Some people decide that they are just going to accept what nature gave them. They may not have a perfect nose, but they’re going to learn to live with it. Other people feel that their nose so drastically affects their self-confidence that they need to do something to fix it. For these individuals, rhinoplasty may be a good option.

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that will drastically alter your appearance. So, there are a few things to take into consideration when determining whether or not you are a candidate for the procedure. For one thing, you need to have realistic expectations regarding the procedure, the aftercare and the results.

In order to be a good candidate for rhinoplasty, you need to be in good overall health. Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure. As such, it places certain demands on the body. If you have conditions that make it difficult for you to heal, you may not be a good candidate for rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed today. This means that it is one of the safest cosmetic procedures performed today. With that being said, when you sit down for the initial consultation at our office, it’s important that you are as frank and open with our cosmetic surgeon as possible. Based on the information that you provide, our cosmetic surgeon will determine if rhinoplasty is best for you.

Rhinoplasty can drastically change the way that your nose looks, and this will have an impact on your face. Even after the procedure, you are going to be the same person. For this reason, the best candidates for rhinoplasty are those who are generally happy with themselves and just want to make adjustments in their appearance to improve their self-confidence.

During a consultation with our cosmetic surgeon, you can get all the facts about rhinoplasty and how it may work for you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment at our office in Shreveport.