Tag: Rhinoplasty

Your face is the first thing that people see – and it’s often the picture that remains with them long after you’ve met.  And if you feel that your nose detracts from your other great facial qualities, then it’s time to consider reclaiming your confidence with rhinoplasty. If you’ve never heard of rhinoplasty before, then you’ve probably heard of it under it’s more common name: a nose job.  Rhinoplasty is one of the most common procedures performed by Miami cosmetic surgeons, and proves to be popular across the country as well.  After all, this procedure doesn’t just reshape the nose – it can balance your facial proportions and highlight other beautiful facial features that had been previously overshadowed.  In fact, many patients report feeling much more confident in their appearance after a rhinoplasty procedure – and this confidence resonates in both their professional and personal lives. If you’re interested in undergoing a rhinoplasty procedure, what should you expect from the procedure itself?  Miami cosmetic surgeon Dr. Adam Rubinstein reveals what you need to know:

• Apart from a general unhappiness with your nose, how else can you determine if you’re an ideal candidate for rhinoplasty?  Look at the following descriptions to see if any of them apply to you: You feel that your nose is too wide, large, small or narrow; you’re unhappy with a bump on the bridge of your nose; you want to fix a deviated septum in order to improve your breathing; and you wish to restore your nose after receiving an injury.

• The procedure is typically performed within a cosmetic surgery center; however, your cosmetic surgeon may choose to perform the procedure at a hospital instead.  Depending on what needs to be done during the surgery, your cosmetic surgeon will either use local or general anesthesia to reduce any pain and discomfort during the procedure.  During the short operation (most rhinoplasty procedures take one to two hours), the surgeon will make small incisions into the nose and reshape the cartilage to the desired appearance.  Patients may leave a few hours after the surgery has completed; however, most cosmetic surgeons recommend having a friend or family member drive you home and help you around the house for a couple of days.

• Recovery time can vary from patient to patient.  You’ll be expected to wear a splint, which helps to maintain the shape of the nose.  You’ll also be required to wear nose packing on the first night after the surgery; however, this is removed the next day, with the splint following after one to two weeks.  Swelling and bruising may occur during the recovery period, in which case you can use a cold compress to reduce any swelling.  The final results of the rhinoplasty can take some time to see – in fact, some patients report having to wait an entire year before seeing the desired result.  However, the majority of patients are thrilled with their rhinoplasty results, and enjoy the newfound confidence they experience with their new nose.