How Rhinoplasty Can Fix Your Nose
It is common knowledge that nose surgery is designed to “fix” your nose. The question is, how does nose surgery do that? The nose surgery procedure, formally called rhinoplasty, can improve the nasal shape, size, angle, width, and more to enhance the appearance and functionality of the nose. Read on to learn about the ways in which rhinoplasty can fix your nose.
What Can Rhinoplasty Fix?
Below are some of the numerous issues that rhinoplasty can fix:
- Birth Defects and Disfigurements: Some nasal defects are congenital, or visible from birth. Rhinoplasty can correct these to improve the appearance and shape of the nose.
- Injuries: When sports injuries or other traumatic injuries occur, the structure of the nose may need to be adjusted to reverse the damage. Reconstructive rhinoplasty can correct nose injuries so that it looks like the nose was never injured in the first place.
- Previous Botched Rhinoplasties: Problems with a previous rhinoplasty can be corrected with secondary rhinoplasty. Patients should wait at least a year before undergoing secondary nose surgery to be sure that their noses have fully healed from the initial procedure.
- Nose Width: A nose that appears too wide can be enhanced by augmenting the nasal bridge.
- Nose Size: If the size of your nose is too large, Dr. Doezie can minimize it by removing excess nose cartilage. In most cases, apparent nose size will be diminished by adjusting other nasal structures such as the tip, bridge, angle, or nostrils.
- Shape: If you are dissatisfied with the natural shape of your nose, Dr. Doezie can enhance it. Removing or adding tissue can manipulate the shape of the nose so that it is more flattering for your face.
- Bridge: Rhinoplasty can correct bumps or depressions along the nasal bridge, making it smoother, straighter, and more aesthetically pleasing.
- Angle: Dr. Doezie can adjust the angle of your nose by manipulating the cartilage and nasal structures.
- Nostril Size: Nostrils that are an unsatisfactory size can also be changed. Dr. Doezie will make a small incision at the point where the nostrils meet the cheeks to adjust the tissues as necessary.
- Tip: The tip of the nose can also be adjusted with cartilage manipulation. Rhinoplasty can correct a weak tip, a bulbous tip, or other undesirable qualities.
- Nasal Asymmetry: If your nose does not appear symmetrical, Dr. Doezie can make the necessary changes to bring it into better symmetry and balance it with the rest of your face.
- Breathing Concerns: When the structure and shape of the nose interfere with your ability to breathe normally, rhinoplasty can improve the function of your nasal airways.
How Can Rhinoplasty Do All This?
The rhinoplasty techniques used to correct the issues mentioned above are customized for each patient. For more detail on how rhinoplasty can fix your nose, Dr. Doezie can discuss your situation during your consultation. Each rhinoplasty procedure is highly customized to meet your needs and your facial anatomy. As always, Dr. Doezie’s goal is to help you look your best and to provide you with the best and most effective surgical experience. Regardless of the techniques used to fix your nose, rhinoplasty can provide dramatic yet subtle results that will improve your appearance without giving you an “operated on” look. The final results of your rhinoplasty procedure will be visible once the nose fully heals after about one year.
To schedule your personal consultation for rhinoplasty surgery with Dr. Allen Doezie, please call (949) 481–9850 or fill out our online contact form today. We look forward to speaking with you!