The nose has a critical role in the general look of your face. If your nose is not proportional to your other features, such as being rather large, crooked because of genetics or an injury or if it impedes breathing because of a physical issue, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping surgery) may fix the problems. Consulting with Dr. Dean G. Davis, a dual-board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and otolaryngologist, provides the women and men of Riverview, FL with refined facial appearances due to rhinoplasty.
At our Tampa office, we thoroughly comprehend the link between your face and your nose, and we know what men and women desire for their nose shapes. Men prefer a nose that highlights their robust features, such as their jaw, while women wish for a nose that emphasizes their eyes, chin, and lips. This knowledge helps us to design unique procedures to create gratifying outcomes for our patients. Basically, a nose needs to be balanced in relation to the rest of the facial features.
If you are considering rhinoplasty, including revision rhinoplasty, get in touch with Davis Facial Plastic Surgery today. Our office is conveniently situated for people residing throughout the entire Tampa area.
Rhinoplasty – An Overview
A nose job, which is also known as a rhinoplasty, requires redesigning the nose shape to be more functional or appealing. Rhinoplasty can be performed to fix a former nose job (revision rhinoplasty), to assist a patient in reaching her or his aesthetic desires or to promote proper breathing. Dr. Davis is a specialist in rhinoplasty and has thorough experience doing these medical procedures. As a matter of fact, Dr. Davis is so well known for creating fantastic results, that even other physicians refer him to their patients.
Benefits of Rhinoplasty
A good nose surgery will help a person breathe properly, have more self-esteem, behave more socially and appear more youthful and spirited. The outcome of rhinoplasty cannot be overestimated. To put it simply, rhinoplasty may have a long-lasting, positive result on the quality of your life. With more confidence, more poise, and a more aesthetic appearance, you’ll have a lasting impression on people and notice beneficial changes in your personal and professional relationships. If you’ve ever felt like making an advantageous modification in your life and think that the shape of your nose prevents you from happiness, we suggest that you consider a rhinoplasty from Davis Facial Plastic Surgery.
Rhinoplasty Surgery – Available Techniques
Rhinoplasty should not be seen as a “one size fits all” surgery. Unique needs are addressed by variable techniques and approaches. The surgery that works for your needs will be determined by many elements. At your first consultation with Davis Facial Plastic Surgery, we consider the appearance of your nose, talk about your aesthetic desires and find the optimal treatment plan to achieve your desired outcome. The techniques that might be suggested include:
Open rhinoplasty – The most commonly performed form of cosmetic rhinoplasty is the open rhinoplasty procedure. In this surgery, incisions are created on the inside and outside of the nose, including incisions on the columella, which is the connective tissue that divides the right and left nostrils. By means of these incisions, the skin of the nose is lifted, revealing the cartilage that makes up the internal nasal structure. After the nose is shaped into a new form and any extra skin or cartilage tissue is reduced, tissue grafts are added to preserve the shape of the newly created nose. Sutures are then used to close the incisions. This technique allows Dr. Davis to completely reshape the nose, allowing for simple, fast and reliable treatment.
Closed rhinoplasty – The biggest advantage of a closed rhinoplasty is that all the incisions needed for the surgery are concealed within the interior of the nasal cavity, so incisions are not created along the exterior of the nose during a closed rhinoplasty. However, the closed rhinoplasty treatment makes it harder to carefully discuss the details of the treatment plan with the patient. With an experienced surgeon, closed rhinoplasty can create beautiful, natural-appearing results with a recovery time similar to that of open rhinoplasty.
Ethnic rhinoplasty – There are not any rhinoplasty techniques created mainly for various ethnicities; instead, ethnic rhinoplasty is used to describe surgeries that are individualized for the physical features and distinct beauty traits of people who are not Caucasian. The physical features of various ethnicities can be different and a rhinoplasty technique that works for one person might not be suitable for another person. Noses can be wider, thinner or have a broader tip and depending on a patient’s ethnicity, the skin around the nose might be thinner or thicker. Dr. Davis comprehends these traits and customizes rhinoplasty based on these characteristics and the patient’s desires. If you are of African-American, Asian or Hispanic background and are interested in rhinoplasty surgery, we can work with you at the Tampa office of Davis Facial Plastic Surgery.
Revision rhinoplasty – If a previous rhinoplasty caused undesirable features or unusual complications, revision rhinoplasty could be used to fix these problems. Revision rhinoplasty is very different compared to basic rhinoplasty because the shape of the nose has already been notably altered. Tissue grafts, reduced nose structure, and scar tissue are all complications that should be considered when creating a plan for a revised rhinoplasty. With over 10 years of experience working solely in the field of facial cosmetic surgery, Dr. Davis is known for having fantastic outcomes, and he even gets regular referrals from other doctors. You can be confident that he has the knowledge and expertise needed to do your revision surgery.
The type of rhinoplasty that is best for you will be determined by many factors; however, most surgeries are performed with the open rhinoplasty approach, especially if the procedure is a revision rhinoplasty. At your consultation in our Tampa clinic, we explain nose surgery to you in detail and decide which technique will work best with your needs. Nose surgery is not a “one size fits all” technique so we will individualize your treatment to your desires. The closed approach conceals all incisions within the nose, but it is harder to specifically explain how the surgical procedure will occur. Dr. Davis gives you the professional counsel you need to consider all of the techniques of nose surgery before making a decision about a treatment plan.
Computer Imaging
At Davis Facial Plastic Surgery, people thinking about nose surgery can see how their nose will appear after surgery through a rhinoplasty simulator. This modern computer imaging technology is available for cosmetic surgeons performing rhinoplasties and is also beneficial for potential patients. With a computer-simulated image, Dr. Dean G. Davis can show a patient what possible changes to the nose will look like on their face. The image does not always show the precise results of a rhinoplasty, but it gives a general idea. It is essential to comprehend that each patient has a unique nose and heals differently, which changes the final result.
People often come in for a consultation with Dr. Davis with a concept of how they would like to appear after a rhinoplasty. After the examination, Dr. Davis might have suggestions for achieving a natural looking result with certain minor alterations. The nose job simulator is useful for showing the doctor’s suggestions so that both the doctor and patient agree on the treatment plan. By using an image of the patient’s nose before a rhinoplasty, the imaging simulator digitally alters the photograph of a pre-surgery nose to show the alterations considered throughout the consultation.
It is critical for people to realize that a rhinoplasty simulator is a useful tool to show what a nose might look like after nose surgery, but it does not consider a patient’s structural abnormalities within their nose or personal healing speeds. Dr. Davis might need to reposition or shorten a patient’s severely deviated septum to position it in the middle of the nose. This structural modification alters the changes Dr. Davis needs to make to the dorsum. To keep the nose functional and maintain structural soundness when doing a rhinoplasty, Dr. Davis must consider each aspect of the nose. The nose job simulator only considers the outside of the nose but does not comprehend the detailed work performed by the surgeon within the interior of the nose during surgery. The best way for a patient to discover what their new nose will look like is to get a personal consultation with Dr. Davis.
Improving the Nasal Tip with Tip Plasty
Many patients dislike having an overly large, bulky, square, drooping or upturned nose tip. For some people, tip plasty can be a better choice than to have an extensive complete rhinoplasty. The tip plasty surgery uses several procedures to enhance and sculpt the tip of the nose. Dr. Davis uses these techniques to thin and perfect the nose tip’s cartilage, create definition and reduce overt roundness, including grafting, excision, and special suturing methods.
The tip plasty procedure can be performed with a closed technique that involves incisions being restricted to the inside of the nose. This is done by making a small cut in the petite area of skin dividing the nostrils, which is called the columella. The procedure is far less intrusive than a complete rhinoplasty surgery and only lasts about one hour under local anesthesia or IV sedation. The recovery time period is also shorter and less difficult. Tip plasty often causes just a minor element of swelling and bruising. Due to the location of the incisions inside the nose, scarring is almost completely unnoticeable. Many patients are able to go back to work and start most of their normal activities one week after their surgery.
Recovery and Aftercare – Post-surgery Process
At Davis Facial Plastic Surgery, we remain very involved throughout the recovery process. To guarantee the best possible outcome, we must first make sure that the nose area heals properly. We take proactive steps to encourage healing and lower the chance of any complications. Patients who have a nose surgery are given vitamin supplements both before and after rhinoplasty to lessen swelling and bruising. Immediately after surgery, tape dressings and splints are put onto the nose to protect the treated area from destruction, minimize bleeding, lessen swelling and guide the nose to heal correctly. These splints and dressings should be kept on the nose for about two weeks and they are replaced after the first week. After 12 to 14 days the splints and dressings are taken off. Any remaining bruising can easily be concealed with makeup.
Restrictions
During the recovery period, you will need to alter your normal behavior to promote correct healing. In the first six weeks after rhinoplasty, you must avoid all intense physical activity and not wear eyeglasses. Also, you will need to keep from blowing your nose during the recovery period, because this could slow down the healing process and result in undue complications, but you can use the nasal saline spray for congestion. After the restrictive six weeks are over, we can show you how to wear glasses in a way that will not put unnecessary pressure on your new nose.
After six weeks of healing, you can enjoy your normal activities, play sports, do other physical activities and enjoy the appearance of your new nose. The healing period will not influence your day-to-day life at this point in the recovery, but absolute healing will not be accomplished until about one year after surgery. The long-term fibrosis alterations to the cartilage and tissue may take some time to set.
How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?
If you are interested in a rhinoplasty for aesthetic purposes, you will probably have to pay out of pocket, as your medical insurance carrier typically considers it to be an elective procedure. If it is done alongside a septal surgery for functional purposes, your insurance may cover it. For help with discovering insurance coverage or utilizing CareCredit® financing, please call our office. Dr. Davis also accepts payment via cash and credit card.
Why Choose Davis Facial Plastic Surgery?
You can be certain that Dr. Davis will provide fantastic care and amazing rhinoplasty results. For just these reasons, you should consider Davis Facial Plastic Surgery for your rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty procedure. In addition to his devotion to superior care and incredibly natural-looking results that complement a patient’s best facial features, Dr. Davis is also specifically qualified to do rhinoplasties. With a cosmetic surgery background that focuses specifically on face and neck surgery, Dr. Davis has almost unrivaled experience in nose surgery throughout the Tampa Bay area. You can be certain that he has an intimate understanding of the function and aesthetics of the nose.
If you reside in Riverview, Tampa, or the surrounding locations of Florida, please don’t hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions about rhinoplasty.
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