Beauty and Balance

Some individuals may feel self-conscious about the size or shape of their noses, which can impact their confidence and overall appearance. Athēnix offers expert rhinoplasty services to help you achieve your desired look and feel more confident in your own skin. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you enhance your facial features!

What is Rhinoplasty?

Altering one's nose can increase self-confidence and overall satisfaction in facial appearance while also helping one simply breathe more freely. Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that corrects the shape, size, and symmetry of a nose and reshapes it to fit more proportional to the rest of the face while improving the function of the nose by rectifying breathing problems caused by injury, trauma or birth defect.

Is Rhinoplasty for You?

Rhinoplasty is typically performed on individuals at least 18 years old, as the nose is still developing before that age. Other considerations include the following:

You should be in good overall health before undergoing any surgery, including rhinoplasty
Your nose should be fully developed and stable before undergoing rhinoplasty
If you have breathing problems, such as a deviated septum, rhinoplasty may be able to improve your breathing in addition to altering the appearance of your nose

How it Works

The surgeon will make incisions inside the nostrils or across the base of the nose to access the underlying bone and cartilage. They can then reshape the tissue using specialized surgical instruments to achieve the desired shape and size. Additional cartilage or tissue may be added to enhance the structure of the nose. Once the reshaping is complete, the incisions are closed, and a splint or cast is placed on the nose to help it heal properly.

Open technique Closed (endonasal) technique

Open technique

A small external incision made on the underside of the nose. It is the procedure of choice for certain types of noses and nasal shaping techniques. The incision for an open rhinoplasty heals very well and is less visible over time.

Closed (endonasal) technique

An incision that is made on the inside of the nose where the nasal bones and cartilage are designed to leave a desired shape. There are no scars with a closed rhinoplasty. This procedure uses specialized minimally invasive telescopes to allow nasal shaping. Healing is faster with a closed rhinoplasty since there is no incision on the skin.

The Benefits of Rhinoplasty

Can be done with other facial sculpting procedures such as eyelid surgery or a facelift
Decreases the size of a bulbous nasal tip
Enhances the size or shape of the nose
Fixes a crooked nose
Improves or restores breathing caused by trauma or birth defect
Lessens the length of an over-protruding nasal tip
Regains symmetry to the nose
Repairs damage caused by an injury
Slims down a wide nose
Smooths bumps on the bridge of the nose

Your Recovery Process

After your rhinoplasty procedure, our team will closely monitor your recovery to ensure you are healing correctly. You will be prescribed medication to manage any pain or discomfort, and we will emphasize the importance of rest and limiting physical activity. Swelling and bruising are initially common, but these symptoms gradually subside. Most patients can return to their normal routines within a few weeks. Full recovery can vary, but it is typically achieved around eight weeks post-surgery.

Transformative Results

Rhinoplasty can deliver transformative results, enhancing the shape and size of the nose to improve facial harmony and breathing. While some scarring may be present, it will typically fade over time and become less noticeable. The final results of rhinoplasty can take several months to develop fully, but most patients will see a noticeable improvement in the appearance of their nose within a few weeks of the procedure.

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Let Athēnix Guide Your Rhinoplasty

Choosing Athēnix for your rhinoplasty procedure means choosing a team of experienced and skilled plastic surgeons who use the latest techniques and technologies to ensure your operation is safe, effective, and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you achieve the nose you've always wanted!

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