Improve Your Entire Appearance with Rhinoplasty

Your nose is one of your most prominent facial features. Many men and women feel unhappy with the size, shape, or contours of their nose.

Rhinoplasty offers a safe and effective solution. Drs. Hurwitz and Davila share a focused interest in this field.  3-D image simulation of your results aids in communicating our vision. As an accomplished artist, Dr. Davila can take this one step further with the fabrication of before and after 3-D plastic models. Their technical expertise in the field means we can provide natural-looking aesthetic enhancements that help you feel completely confident in your appearance.* 

So why should you consider nose reshaping surgery?

*According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

What issues can rhinoplasty address?

If you are generally unhappy with your nose, rhinoplasty may be the answer...

Overcome Insecurities

You may not be able to pinpoint what you dislike about your nose or your appearance in general, but a consultation can help you determine whether your nose needs to be adjusted or if another feature is affecting your satisfaction with appearance. It is highly recommended that you bring in images of individuals you find attractive or noses that you find flattering. These can be used during your consultation to identify the changes that can be made to achieve your desired outcome. 

How do I know if I'm a candidate?

Rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure, so you will return home the day of surgery. The specifics of your procedure will depend on the type and the extent of the changes you wish to make.

The initial swelling from your nose reshaping surgery will take a few weeks to subside. Over the next year, you may notice subtle changes in the appearance of your nose. This refinement process will eventually reveal your permanent results.

The changes made during rhinoplasty are relatively permanent. You may experience some changes to your facial features as you age. However, a healthy lifestyle and consistent sun protection can help extend the results of your procedure.

Certain guidelines can help assist you in your recovery:

• Rest as much as possible during the first few days, being mindful of keeping your head elevated. Overexertion could cause a delay in your recovery.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Avoid strenuous activity for at least two weeks and contact sports for eight weeks.
• Be aware of signs of infection, such as increased pain, excessive bleeding, redness, and fever. Contact our office right away if you notice any of these symptoms.
• Have a loved one assist you for the first few days of your recovery.
• Avoid bumping or touching your nose for the first two weeks.
• Take medications as prescribed to reduce pain.
• Don’t skip your follow-up appointments at our practice.

There are several different types of rhinoplasty performed to achieve a range of goals:

Reduction Rhinoplasty: In the most commonly performed procedure, our surgeons will remove small amounts of bone and cartilage to achieve your desired appearance. Reduction rhinoplasty can address bumps on the bridge of the nose, elongated nasal tips, and flared nostrils.

Augmentation Rhinoplasty: Another very common procedure, augmentation rhinoplasty is accomplished by performing bone and tissue grafts to build up the nasal tip or bridge. Typically, we will harvest tissue from other parts of the nose, but can use tissue from your ears or ribs, or synthetic material, as well.

Post-Traumatic Rhinoplasty: This procedure is performed to help patients who have experienced an injury to the nose achieve restored function and aesthetics. 

Reconstructive Rhinoplasty: For patients who have lost all or part of their nose to skin cancer or trauma, our surgeons can rebuild the nose using skin and bone grafts. This can be a very complex procedure, and may require multiple surgeries over several months.

Rhinoplasty for Breathing Issues: We can perform specialized surgeries for adolescents and adults suffering from breathing difficulties. We take special care during these rhinoplasty procedures to preserve the patient's unique features. 

Patients often choose to combine rhinoplasty with other procedures such as a brow lift or chin implant surgery to create a more dramatic aesthetic enhancement.

Is rhinoplasty my only choice?