Options for Nose Reconstruction

Cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures that are performed on an individual’s nose are typically referred to as rhinoplasty. This type of surgery can be performed in order to improve the appearance and the proportion of an individual’s nose, or in order to enhance an individual’s facial features. Surgery may also be performed on this region if a person is showing signs of impaired breathing that is caused by abnormalities of their nasal region.

The shape of a person’s nose can be influenced by several different factors. These factors include heredity as well as events throughout a person's life. For instance, anyone who has had a broken nose might have noticed that the break caused their noses to reform incorrectly afterward. On the other hand, the nasal passages of an individual’s nose may be blocked due to the shape of their nose. A candidate in these situations would be a perfect candidate for cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures to be performed on their nasal region.

The surgery can help accomplish a variety of things. Typically, rhinoplastys will change the size of an individual’s nose in order to coordinate with other facial features. The patient and physicians may agree to change the width of the nose along the noses bridge. The profile of someone’s nose may also be changed in accordance to the procedure performed.

Before the procedure is performed on a patient, they will have to undergo a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon. Your surgeon will discuss various things with you in accordance to the reason why you desire the surgery and your expected outcome from the surgery. At Village Pointe Aesthetic Surgery the cosmetic consultations are always free.

During the consultation, the patient will be required to release any information pertaining to their medical conditions, as well as any medical treatments that they have undergone in the past. Personal lifestyle questions will also be asked to the patient, regarding if they are a smoker or a non-smoker and if they consume any alcoholic beverages on a regular basis.

Before the procedure begins, a plastic surgeon will go over the entire procedure with the patient. They will proceed to draw on the site that they will be performing the cosmetic and plastic surgery procedure on. All patients are put through general anesthesia or intravenous sedation upon their choice. After the anesthetic has been given to the patient, the surgeon will then commence with the procedure.

This procedure involves creating an incision, so the doctor can then reshape the nose structure. The cosmetic and plastic surgery procedure performed will also concentrate on correcting a septum that has been deviated, if the reason for the surgery was due to breathing problems.

After the doctor has completed the procedure they will close the incision, and bandage the area of the nose up so it can proceed in the healing process. Patients will be sent home after the procedure has been performed. However, they will be required to come see their surgeon for a few follow up visits after the procedure has been completed.

Please feel free to ask us any other questions you may have regarding nose reconstruction. We offer free cosmetic consultations with a board-certified plastic surgeon. You can email us questions at surgeryvp@unmc.edu or call us at 402-596-4000.