Nose Surgery/ Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty Overview
While the shape of your nose is usually the result of heredity, often times the appearance gets altered due to an injury or as results from prior surgery.
Also known as rhinoplasty, nose surgery improves the appearance and proportion of your nose, enhancing facial harmony and self confidence. Rhinoplasty can also correct impaired breathing caused by structural abnormalities in the nose.
The ideal candidate for Rhinoplasty is an individual:
- Who’s facial growth is complete and is 13 years of age or older
- Who is physically healthy
- Who does not smoke
- Who has specific, but realistic goals in mind for the improvement of their appearance
Rhinoplasty can affectively correct:
- Nose size, in relation to the other facial structures
- Nose width, at the bridge
- Nose profile, with visible humps or depressions on the bridge
- Nasal tip, that is large or bulbous, drooping, or too upturned
- Nostrils that are large, wide, or upturned
- Nasal asymmetry and deviation
Why Choose Dr. Chahin?
Dr. Chahin prides himself in providing his patients with an environment of safety, comfort and care along with a high level of skill and expertise in the field of plastic surgery. Over 20 years of surgical experience has allowed him to build his practice in such a way that you will feel at ease and confident throughout your entire journey. Dr. Chahin strives to achieve natural looking, attractive results with a minimal recovery time and high patient satisfaction. With utilizing the most advanced, safest and least invasive techniques available in today’s sophisticated world of plastic surgery, he is specialized in providing the ultimate refinement of his skills in body contouring, facial aesthetics and breast sculpturing surgical techniques. Dr. Chahin provides his patients with an individualized plan, highlighting his exquisite attention to detail and personal touch. Through kindness, sophistication and exceptional quality of work, Dr. Chahin and his experienced team of staff members will go above and beyond to ensure their patients’ profound confidence and satisfaction.
“Thank you for all of your patience and help, I appreciate you and all of the work you do for the office and your patience. Thank you for always being there whenever I had questions. Everything you do, you do with a welcoming spirit.”
“Dear Dr. Chahin,
We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your fantastic care of my daughter. Your quality and integrity as a surgeon and more fundamentally as a human being.”
“Dearest Doc,
Every day is a special day for your patients to have you! How lucky and grateful we all are for all of your expertise and care you give to each person.”
– Thank You, Ann
“Thank you for all of your patience and help, I appreciate you and all of the work you do for the office and your patience. Thank you for always being there whenever I had questions. Everything you do, you do with a welcoming spirit.”
“Dear Dr. Chahin,
We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your fantastic care of my daughter. Your quality and integrity as a surgeon and more fundamentally as a human being.”
“Dearest Doc,
Every day is a special day for your patients to have you! How lucky and grateful we all are for all of your expertise and care you give to each person.”
– Thank You, Ann
Final Thoughts
Dr. Chahin will discuss with you this procedure, and what is mutually felt to be the best method of treatment to aid in achieving optimal results for you.
Rhinoplasty FAQ
Rhinoplasty or nasal reshaping is a surgical procedure on the nose to enhance facial harmony or improve its function.
Functional Rhinoplasty is performed for medical reasons to correct impaired breathing function caused by structural defects in the nose (ex. deviated septum) or correct disfigurement resulting from trauma or birth defects.
Aesthetic Rhinoplasty is performed to achieve a desired aesthetic appearance of the nose. The goal is ultimately to create facial balance and desirable proportions.
A splint or taping of the skin is usually placed on the nose for one week.
At the conclusion of the procedure a long-acting numbing agent is used to ensure the patient leaves the surgery center very comfortable. The nose will be noticeably swollen for several days, and shouldn’t be blown.
Rhinoplasty patients could potentially have bruising and swelling however this depends on the procedure performed. Most patients experience congestion. It may take up to a year or even longer before all minor traces of swelling disappear, but the nose will definitely look better by the time the splint comes off after surgery.
In terms of recovery, it largely depends on the type of rhinoplasty [open or closed procedure (need for septal, ear or rib cartilage grafting, fascial grafting, etc.)], but the downtime is typically a one- to two-week period for both. After five to six days, the splint can be removed and one can go out in public, if desired. There might still be some slight bruising but nothing a little concealer can’t cover up. While initial recovery is generally quick, healing can continue for the next year.
Most rhinoplasty surgery is done under general anesthesia meaning you are completely asleep. It’s exceedingly safe even in sick and elderly patients. Most patients having rhinoplasty surgery are generally healthy, and risks of long term complications are exceptionally uncommon.
Cosmetic rhinoplasty is not covered by insurance; however, if there is a functional component such as a problem breathing from a deviated septum or other causes, that portion of the surgery may be considered for coverage by your insurance plan.