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Modern Advances in Rhinoplasty

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Modern advances in rhinoplasty allow surgeons the opportunity to select from a wide range of techniques to give each patient a really unique result, going as far as correcting even the smallest features the patient is not happy  with. The patient and the doctor are free to design a nose that adds an aesthetic beauty to the face not possible without cosmetic enhancement.


Rhinoplasty surgeries are more concerned with aesthetics and artistry more than ever. The nose surgeon will take all the elements of your face into consideration when planning your nose job, as “facial harmony” is the first priority. To architect your ideal nose, your surgeon can use technology such as computer imaging, nasal endoscopy to explore your nasal anatomy, and other methods of internal evaluation.

You can have a look through magazines in order to decide on the “perfect nose”, view before and after photos, and discuss specific sizes, shapes, and relative proportions with your surgeon. Take every detail into consideration; think about your profile, and how you’d like to look from the front and sides. Figure out specific features of your nose that you are not satisfied with, and features on others that you find particularly attractive. Your cosmetic surgeon should be able to interpret and balance all of this information to create a nose that is uniquely you.

As a perfect model is designed, your rhinoplasty surgeon will decide on the right nose surgery procedure:

• Open Method – An incision is made on the columella between the nostrils

• Closed Method – An incision is made inside the nostrils

During the nose surgery, skin is separated from the underlying bone and cartilage, the bone and cartilage is then artfully shaped with a combination of surgical skill and advanced tools, and finally the skin is then draped over the new nose.

Nose Job (Rhinoplasty) Surgery Recovery

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Nose job recovery requires patience. The face and mainly the nose are initially swollen; there are bruises around your eyes. Some bleeding is also common during the first few days.

The application of cold compresses may lessen swelling and bruising. A slight residual swelling may keep on for several months. Bleeding is ordinary for the first few days of a nose job (rhinoplasty) recovery. You will be told not to blow your nose for about one week. As another part of the rhinoplasty post-operation instructions, patients will also be advised not to bend over with their head below the heart as this may increase swelling and bleeding. The nasal packing will be removed after a few days, and the splint (which covers the nose after surgery) and/or stitches, will be removed one to two weeks later.

Generally, part of the recovery process is staying in bed with the head elevated for the first 24 hours. Your face may feel puffy, your nose may ache, and a dull headache may be present. Pain can be managed with medication prescribed by the rhinoplasty surgeon.

Most of the rhinoplasty side effects, like swelling and bruising, will disappear after two to three weeks. Residual swelling may remain for several months to one year after a nose job, but this is usually not noticeable to anyone but the patient and the surgeon. The final results of surgery may not be visible for up to a year.

To learn all about rhinoplasty recovery, talk with Los Angeles rhinoplasty surgeon Dr. Vartany in person by requesting a consultation.

The Best Age for Rhinoplasty

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Many people would be interested in knowing what the best age for a rhinoplasty procedure is. To tell you the truth, a lot of this depends on the basic circumstances surrounding the procedure.  Usually you have to wait until your nose has completed finished growing, which happens approximately between the ages of 15 to 17. But this can also differ depending on the gender of the potential rhinoplasty candidate. Females may usually undergo the procedure between fourteen and fifteen years of age, while males may have to wait as late as 20 years of age.

Discuss this with your Los Angeles rhinoplasty surgeon as he/she may feel that your nose has not completely finished growing and thus will recommend that you not undergo rhinoplasty surgery.

It is absolutely clear that you may not like your nose, even in teenage years, but the fact of it is that until your body has completed grown, it is senseless to undergo any cosmetic surgery. There are many people out there who want rhinoplasty because they do not like the way their nose looks, but in 5 or so years when they stop their development they decide that they are happy with their nose the way it is.

So before deciding that you have no other choice and have to get the procedure done, it is important to make sure that your nose has fully developed.

There are cases when the nose has a malformation that may be causing a medical health issue, in which case all of these things may be set aside. In case of a malformation, the aesthetic and psychological effects of rhinoplasty are set aside to remedy a health problem.  Should you have a medical issue like difficulty in breathing which can be remedied by a rhinoplasty procedure, then you will also have to discuss this with a rhinoplasty surgeon to make sure that you can qualify for reconstructive and not a cosmetic rhinoplasty procedure.

Schedule a free consultation with a board-certified Los Angeles rhinoplasty surgeon Armen Vartany to discuss your individual case.