Rhinoplasty in Winter Park

A rhinoplasty, or “nose job,” is a popular facial cosmetic procedure designed to alter your nose’s shape, size, and overall appearance. This surgery can address issues such as bumps from birth or trauma, excessive width or narrowness, and even improve breathing for some patients.

At Clark Institute for Aesthetics, our board-certified plastic surgeons understand that being unsatisfied with your nose can lower your self-confidence. Because it is one of the first things others notice about you, your nose can make an important first impression. During your initial consultation for a rhinoplasty in Winter Park, we can discuss what aspects of your nose you are unhappy with and develop a plan to transform your nose into your desired result.

Why You Might Consider Rhinoplasty Surgery

Rhinoplasty aims to reshape your nose, create a balanced facial appearance, and potentially improve your breathing by correcting nasal structure. You may choose to undergo rhinoplasty for various reasons, including:

• Nasal asymmetry
• Nostrils that are overly large, wide, or too small
• Enlarged (bulbous), drooping, or upturned nose tip
• Disproportionate nose size compared to the rest of your face
• Visible bumps or depressions on your nose, typically at the bridge
• Nose damage from traumatic injury, severe burn, or cancer treatment

A rhinoplasty can be performed as an open procedure, where the surgeon makes incisions to separate the skin from the bone and cartilage, allowing for restructuring and reshaping. For minor adjustments, your rhinoplasty may be closed, with incisions made inside your nose.

Each rhinoplasty procedure in Winter Park is tailored to meet the patient’s specific goals and concerns while preserving the unique qualities of their nose related to ethnicity, gender, and genetics. Our plastic surgeons are skilled in improving nasal features without compromising the distinctive features that make your nose unique. Your facial growth must be complete before surgery, so we advise younger patients to wait until they reach this stage.

Your Personalized Rhinoplasty Surgery

During your consultation, one of our board-certified plastic surgeons will review your concerns and goals. Once they create a plan, we will take before pictures and schedule your surgery at our surgical center in Orlando. You may need to stop certain medications or supplements before the procedure.

Procedure and Recovery

Rhinoplasty is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, so you will go home the same day. You should have someone drive you home and stay with you on the night of the surgery. Depending on the complexity of your surgery, you may receive general or local anesthesia with sedation.

Incisions will be made either at the base of your nose (open rhinoplasty) or inside your nostrils (closed rhinoplasty). The procedure can take one to three hours. During open rhinoplasty, your surgeon lifts the skin from the nasal bones and cartilage. They then reshape your nose according to the plan. After, your skin is repositioned, and the incision is closed with fine stitches.

Afterward, you may receive a splint on your nose to reduce swelling and maintain its new shape. While you must wear this splint for one to two weeks, the cotton gauze inside your nose can be removed within 48 hours after surgery. Your qualified surgeon will provide detailed post-surgery instructions.

Post-Surgery Expectations

You will likely have some swelling and bruising around your nose and eyes, which can last several weeks. Swelling may be asymmetrical, with one side more swollen than the other, but this is not a cause for concern. Most swelling should subside within three months, though some patients experience mild facial swelling in the morning for up to a year.

Final results for nasal contouring in Winter Park may take up to a year to fully emerge, depending on how long it takes for the swelling to disappear, but the results are permanent. Most people can return to work or school in one to two weeks after surgery. However, you must limit heavy lifting for four to six weeks. Walking and other forms of light exercise can begin about two weeks post-surgery.

By tailoring the surgery to your specific goals and providing aftercare guidance, your compassionate surgeon could help you achieve long-lasting results.

Explore the Benefits of Rhinoplasty Surgery in Winter Park – Contact Us Today

Rhinoplasty in Winter Park can refine the shape and size of your nose, achieving harmonious facial balance. Our personalized, team-based approach ensures your preferences are prioritized while also emphasizing patient safety throughout the process. When you are satisfied with your nose, your confidence will grow.

You will no longer feel the need to hide your nose or look down. Instead, when meeting new people, you will engage with them directly, radiating self-confidence. Additionally, you will feel comfortable in front of the camera, no longer hiding from photos. Do not wait – schedule an appointment today at Clark Institute for Aesthetics.