Rhinoplasty in Rancho Cucamonga
Dr. Haiavy uses a variety of rhinoplasty techniques to correct cosmetic and medical concerns of the nose
The nose is one of the most prominent features of your face. At Inland Cosmetic Surgery in Rancho Cucamonga, California, men and women who are dissatisfied with the shape or size of their nose can improve their appearance through a procedure called rhinoplasty, also known as a “nose job”.
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What is rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure in which deformities of the nose are corrected by removing, recontouring, or rearranging bone and cartilage. Nasal deformities can be a result of inheritance, trauma, or a birth defect as in cleft deformities. The overall shape and contour of the nose is improved with subtle adjustments or changes to the bridge and tip. In addition to the aesthetic reasons, patients seeking surgery may have a functional problem, such as breathing obstruction in the bridge, which can be corrected by the operation.
During your personal rhinoplasty consultation at our office, we will discuss your expectations and how the nose should look in relation to other facial features. It is important to remember that the goal of surgery is not to achieve perfection but rather to improve the appearance. Photographs and computer imaging are frequently used for this operation to help you visualize the anticipated result and help your surgeon understand your goals.
- Key Benefits
- Glossary
- Improved Facial Balance: Rhinoplasty can enhance facial harmony and proportions by reshaping the nose, making it more proportionate to other facial features.
- Corrected Breathing Issues: Beyond cosmetic improvements, rhinoplasty can correct structural abnormalities that impede breathing, such as a deviated septum.
- Refined Nose Shape: The procedure can alter various aspects of the nose, including size, width, profile, nasal tip, and nostril shape and size.
- Symmetry Enhancement: Rhinoplasty can address issues of nasal asymmetry, creating a more balanced appearance.
- Repaired Damage from Injury: The surgery can correct deformities resulting from injuries, restoring the nose’s original shape or improving upon it.
- Customizable Results: The procedure can be tailored to each individual’s unique facial structure and specific aesthetic goals.
- Permanent Solution: Unlike non-surgical nose jobs, the results of rhinoplasty are permanent, providing long-lasting satisfaction with the nasal appearance.
- Alar Base Reduction: A rhinoplasty technique that narrows the width of the nostrils at the base of the nose.
- Anesthesia: Medications used to prevent pain during surgery. In rhinoplasty, it can be local (numbing the nose area) or general (patient is fully asleep).
- Cartilage: A flexible connective tissue found in the nose, often reshaped or augmented during rhinoplasty.
- Closed Rhinoplasty: A surgical approach where all incisions are hidden inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scars.
- Columella: The strip of skin separating the nostrils at the base of the nose, sometimes modified during rhinoplasty.
- Deviated Septum: A common condition where the nasal septum (the wall between the nostrils) is displaced to one side, often corrected during rhinoplasty.
- Dorsal Hump: A bump on the bridge of the nose, which can be reduced or removed in rhinoplasty.
- Grafts: Tissue (often cartilage) taken from another part of the body and used to enhance or support structures within the nose during rhinoplasty.
- Nasal Tip: The end part of the nose, which can be reshaped for aesthetic or functional reasons during rhinoplasty.
- Open Rhinoplasty: A surgical approach where an incision is made across the columella, allowing the surgeon to lift the skin and access the nasal structures.
- Osteotomy: A surgical procedure that involves cutting and reshaping the nasal bones, often part of rhinoplasty.
- Rhinoplasty: A surgical procedure to change the shape, size, or structure of the nose, also known as a “nose job.”
- Septoplasty: A surgical procedure to correct a deviated septum, often combined with rhinoplasty for functional improvements.
- Swelling and Bruising: Common post-operative symptoms that gradually subside during the healing process after rhinoplasty.
How much does Rhinoplasty cost in Rancho Cucamonga?
The cost of a rhinoplasty cost in Rancho Cucamonga can vary significantly based on the individuals’ needs, aesthetic goals, and physical characteristics of the nose and thickness of the skin. To learn more about the cost of rhinoplasty, please contact our office to schedule a personal consultation.
What happens during a Rancho Cucamonga rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty at our Rancho Cucamonga cosmetic surgery center can be performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation. Depending on your individual needs, Dr. Haiavy will be able to make most incisions inside of the nose so you don’t have to worry about visible scarring on your skin. In some cases, a small incision may be made at the base of the nose just above the lip, but this area typically heals well and is rarely visible.
Each operation is different, but essentially, by removing, reshaping, and sometimes adding to the nasal bones, bridge, tip, and cartilages, we are able to modify the contour and framework of the nose to create a more attractive, proportionate appearance.
Do I need a septoplasty or turbinoplasty?
Sometimes, your concerns with your nose may be more internal, such as difficulty breathing or a nasal obstruction. Nasal obstruction is a fairly common condition that can greatly impact quality of life for those dealing with it. Difficulty breathing properly through the nose can lead to congestion, dry mouth, snoring, and troubles getting a full night’s sleep. Common causes of nasal obstruction are:
- Narrow nasal passages
- Deviated septum (the cartilage and bone structure that separates your nasal passage is crooked or off-center)
- Enlarged turbinates (turbinates are made of tissue and bone and if either is enlarged, it can physically block airflow)
During your rhinoplasty consultation, we will first evaluate your concerns and examine your nose to diagnose your issue. Dr. Haiavy will then discuss your options with you and design a treatment plan that has the greatest success of improving the function and appearance of your nose as needed.
To correct a deviated septum with septoplasty, your cosmetic surgeon will make a very small incision either just within the inside of the nostril ahead of the septum or directly over the septal cartilage, depending on your natural nasal anatomy and the severity of your deviated septum. In either situation, there are no incisions made outside of the nose so there is no risk of visible scarring on your sin. Through this incision, your surgeon will straighten and reshape the deviated cartilage and bone. Occasionally, a small amount of the bone or cartilage will need to be removed. Once the desired result has been achieved, a few stitches will be used to close the incision and a splint or packing may be applied.
To reduce the size of turbinates with turbinoplasty, your surgeon will remove a portion of the turbinate, making sure to leave enough intact so that it can continue its job of warming and humidifying airflow through the nose. This procedure is often combined with septoplasty to ensure the greatest improvement in breathing.
Your Rancho Cucamonga Rhinoplasty recovery
After your rhinoplasty procedure, we’ll place a small plastic splint over your nose, which will remain in place for about a week. You will be able to return home the same day, though it’s normal to feel groggy and require a little help getting around the house for the first night. You’ll be able to bathe normally as long as you don’t irritate the nose area, though you’ll likely want to take it easy for a few days.
It’s normal to experience some swelling, bruising, and stuffiness after surgery, with most patients seeing bruising lessen over the course of about two weeks. Pain associated with the procedure is mild to moderate and is well controlled with oral medication. The majority of swelling resolves with in three to six weeks, but your nose will continue to improve for as long as a year after the operation.
Because every rhinoplasty procedure is individualized to each unique patient, rhinoplasty recovery can differ for each person. For instance, in situations where we only need to operate on cartilage, recovery is quicker and swelling and bruising are minimal. You’ll be provided with aftercare instructions specific to your procedure for cleaning out the nostrils to ensure your incisions heal properly. Please note that to ensure a smooth recovery with optimal results, it is incredibly important to follow your surgeon’s directions to a T.
During the healing process following your rhinoplasty, great care must be taken to protect the nose from injury and eyeglasses should be adjusted to minimize pressure on the nose. Although patients are up and around the day after the procedure, strenuous exercise, particularly those that might elevate the blood pressure, must be avoided for four to six weeks. Most patients can return to their daily activities within one week.
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We would love to help you explore your rhinoplasty options during a private consultation with Dr. Haiavy. Together, we can discuss your rhinoplasty options and come up with the perfect treatment plan for you. Contact our office today to schedule—we can’t wait to meet you!