Your nose is one of the most prominent features on your face and is likely one of the first things people notice when they meet you. If you are not happy with your nose shape or the way it functions, you are not alone. Rhinoplasty (a nose job procedure) is growing in popularity as people look to enhance their appearance while addressing any functional concerns.
If you are not satisfied with how your nose complements the rest of your face, you have a board-certified facial plastic surgeon option for rhinoplasty in Lee’s Summit. Our team of surgeons at Associated Plastic Surgeons & Med Spa has been practicing for over 30 years, and we take pride in our ability to help you look your very best.
Rhinoplasty can address a number of aesthetic and functional concerns with your nose. Here are some of the common aesthetic issues that motivate our patients in Lee’s Summit to seek nose jobs.
One of the most common aesthetic concerns rhinoplasty addresses is a dorsal hump—a prominent bump on the bridge of the nose. Our board-certified plastic surgeon can remove this bump by shaving down excess cartilage to smooth out the profile.
For many people, the tip of their nose feels too wide or too rounded and can make the nose look out of proportion with the rest of the face. During a rhinoplasty procedure, our board-certified plastic surgeon can sculpt the cartilage at the tip of the nose to create a more defined appearance.
In some cases, one side of a person’s nose looks different than the other, and this lack of symmetry can give their face a lopsided appearance. Nasal asymmetry can result from natural anatomical differences or be caused by injury or trauma to the nose. Our board-certified plastic surgeon can reshape the cartilage and bone so that the two sides of your nose appear in better balance with one another.
For some people, the tip of their nose droops downward—something that can be exacerbated when smiling or talking. Our board-certified plastic surgeon can lift the tip of the nose by reshaping the cartilage.
If you feel that your nostrils are too wide and reveal too much of the inside of your nose, a plastic surgeon can remove a portion at the base of your nostril for a more refined shape.
A crooked nose or deviated septum is often the result of injury to the nose or a congenital condition where the nose is misaligned. Having a crooked nose can also impact your breathing. A surgeon can straighten the nasal septum by repositioning cartilage and, in some cases, by using grafts to stabilize the nose in a certain position.
Rhinoplasty is usually conducted under general anesthesia in an outpatient surgical facility. The type of anesthesia used depends on the complexity of the surgery as well as your personal preferences.
A rhinoplasty procedure can either be open or closed. With open rhinoplasty, your surgeon makes an incision across the skin and soft tissue connecting the two nostrils, as well as within the nostrils. Open rhinoplasties may be necessary for addressing certain types of issues and will leave a scar—this will become less noticeable as you heal. In a closed rhinoplasty, your surgeon will only make incisions inside your nose, leaving no visible scarring on the outside. Closed rhinoplasties are ideal for less complex corrections.
Immediately following the procedure, your surgeon will splint your nose to maintain its shape and provide additional support. They may also place packing inside your nose to support the septum and reduce swelling and bleeding.
A rhinoplasty procedure at our office in Lee’s Summit usually takes no longer than two hours, and you will be able to return home the same day.
In the immediate period following your nasal reconstruction in Lee’s Summit, you can expect a good deal of swelling and bruising. Sometimes, you will need to wear a splint to provide additional support to your nose while it is healing. Throughout the healing process, you may also have to continue wearing bandages—again, this is to support the structure of the nose. Your stitches will either dissolve within a few weeks or can be removed after about one week. The more noticeable bruising and swelling should subside after the first two weeks after surgery, though it will take much longer for your nose to completely heal. In some cases, you will be restricted from engaging in contact sports and other rigorous activities for up to one year to ensure that the new structure of your nose sets. Your overall recovery time will depend on the complexity and extent of your particular procedure.
Whether you feel your nose is too long or too short, too wide or too narrow, or downturned, rhinoplasty has evolved to address these nasal concerns and more. Our team of experienced board-certified plastic surgeons can help you understand your options for rhinoplasty in Lee’s Summit. Call our office for a consultation today.
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