Los Angeles Rhinoplasty Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is cosmetic surgery of the nose. It is sometimes called a "nose job." During a rhinoplasty procedure, the shape of the nose can be changed to correct imperfections either present from birth or as the result of trauma. Rhinoplasty can improve the overall appearance of an otherwise attractive face by bringing the nose into harmony with the rest of your features. We are pleased to provide you with a thorough description and details of the rhinoplasty procedure.

What Will My Nose Look Like After Surgery?
In general, rhinoplasty (cosmetic nose surgery) is designed to reduce excess cartilage and bone in the nose, removing irregularities and bumps to give a straightened, smooth and, usually, smaller appearance. Adding tissue to enhance certain features of the nose may also be performed, where appropriate. The overall trend in modern rhinoplasty is away from over-reduction of tissue that can reduce the ability to breathe through the nose and towards individualized treatment of each segment of the nose to give a balanced and refined look without compromising function. You can view before and after rhinoplasty photos at our Photo Gallery.

How Long Does the Surgery Take and What Kind of Anesthesia Is Used?
Usually rhinoplasty takes from one to three hours depending on the complexity of the condition of the nose. Most patients have sedation prior to and during the procedure while some patients request general anesthesia. Nearly all rhinoplasty operations are done as outpatient surgeries. In order to maintain your comfort and safety at Rodeo Drive Rhinoplasty, we perform our nose surgery in our fully certified on-site surgery center.

Is There a Lot of Bruising Afterwards, and How Long Will It Last?
This depends again on how complex the procedure is. Some patients have little or no bruising. A few experience five to seven days of purple discoloration and swelling around the eyes and upper cheeks. The nose itself will be swollen for around seven to fourteen days, but subtle resolution of the swelling at the tip of the nose can take months after surgery to go away.

Where Are the Incisions Placed During Nose Surgery?
In general, most or all of the incisions in rhinoplasty are hidden in the inside of the nostril. While external incisions hidden in the creases where the nose meets the cheek can be used to narrow the nose, incisions on the bridge or tip are not used in cosmetic surgery of the nose.

Will My Nose Grow After Surgery?
In general, our noses tend to elongate as we enter the middle years of our life and drooping of the tip of the nose can occur in the later years as elasticity disappears from the body. While undergoing a cosmetic rhinoplasty as a teenager or young adult will not prevent the effects of aging on the nose, the final shape that results from this surgery is expected to last a lifetime and regrowth of bumps and deformities corrected by the operation is an extremely rare occurrence.

I Have Trouble Breathing Through my Nose and Have Terrible Sinus Problems. Will my Insurance Policy Pay for Rhinoplasty?
The condition described is usually associated with a deviated septum or a bent internal framework of the nose. Most of the time this results from trauma, such as a broken nose, but many patients with this condition cannot recall an episode where this might have occurred. While individual insurance policies can vary, functional surgery to improve breathing may be considered a covered benefit by some insurance companies. We will help you investigate your insurance benefits to determine if you have coverage for these sorts of procedures. If additional correction of a cosmetic deformity of the nose is done at the same time the cost of this part of the procedure is not covered by insurance.

What Is The Rodeo Drive Breathe Easy Rhinoplasty^TM?
This innovative approach to nose surgery uses the combined skills, backgrounds, and judgment of two different kinds of surgeons to provide equal attention to your appearance and breathing. The procedure is unusual and you can read more detail about this type of rhinoplasty in Los Angeles.

What Is a Septoplasty?
Septoplasty is non-cosmetic plastic surgery of the nose designed to help with breathing. It is sometimes done at the same time as a rhinoplasty. During a septoplasty procedure, the shape of inside of the nose (the septum, which separates the two breathing passages) can be changed to correct imperfections either present from birth or resulting from trauma. We are pleased to provide you with a thorough description and details of the septoplasty procedure.

What Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
Some people have unpleasant symptoms from problems with their sinuses. These might include frequent infections which might seem like colds or allergy attacks, pain, or breathing problems. In many cases, sinus surgery (usually done with minimally invasive techniques such as endoscopic sinus surgery) can alleviate these problems. You can read more detail and the latest techniques about the sinus surgery procedure.

Do You Offer Other Plastic Surgery Procedures?
Yes, the expert surgeons at our Los Angeles plastic surgery center offer all plastic surgery procedures including facelift, eyelid lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast augmentation.

Content courtesy of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Rodeo Drive Rhinoplasty is located in Beverly Hills and serves the Los Angeles area and all of California. We specialize in rhinoplasty in Los Angeles and nasal surgery (including septoplasty) and "nose job" in California. We also provide revision rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills and ethnic rhinoplasty in Los Angeles. We offer sinus surgery and breathing surgery as well.