| Nasal surgery is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed today. Hundreds of thousands of individuals undergo nasal surgery each year in the United States, and even more seek consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to improve their nasal contour.
There are a variety of reasons why individuals seek nasal surgery. Some individuals are simply unhappy with the nose they were born with, while others feel that altering the nose can improve their overall appearance and facial harmony. Still other patients are looking to improve a distorted appearance or impaired breathing which has resulted from traumatic injury.
Nasal surgery, also known as septorhinoplasty or rhinoplasty, can improve the appearance, contour and profile of the nose as well as the breathing and sinus function. The nose is the most defining facial characteristic and its size and shape can greatly impact one’s overall looks. In fact, even slight alterations to the nasal contour can significantly improve the facial harmony and overall facial appearance.
Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS’ goal when performing septorhinoplasty is to maintain or improve the breathing and sinus function while at the same time improving balance and harmony in the facial appearance. During consultation, Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS will carefully evaluate your face and nose. Computer imaging will be used to help you visualize the improvements than can be made to your nasal and overall facial appearance through surgery. For some patients, the doctor may recommend a chin implant in combination with nasal surgery. This is because the shape of the chin can significantly impact the nasal appearance and the overall balance of the facial features. For example, a weak chin may make the nose appear more prominent.
Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS performs rhinoplasty with either local anesthesia and sedation or with general anesthesia. Surgical times average one to two hours. For most patients, work and other normal, non-strenuous activities may be resumed within one to two weeks after nasal surgery.
Trust your face to the specialist. If you’re seeking an improved nasal contour, call our office today to schedule your consultation with Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS. |
