Rhinoplasty Orange County

Rhinoplasty

Dr. Robert Wald explains the key things to consider prior to opting for nose surgery

Before & After

Rhinoplasty Surgery

Dr. Wald performs rhinoplasty surgery on patients near Orange County who are dissatisfied with the shape and size of their nose. Nasal reconstruction was one of the first cosmetic procedures ever developed and is among those most frequently performed today. Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure in which deformities of the nose are corrected by removing, rearranging or reshaping bone or cartilage.

Reasons for Surgery

Reasons include reducing the size of the nose, removal of bumps as well as improving the angle of a nose. Conditions may be natural or due to external trauma to the face. This operation will also help patients who have difficulty breathing. The operation can be performed on all age groups, including teens and the elderly.

Before Surgery

A medical history along with a careful examination is conducted in order to evaluate your general health. We will discuss with you the way your nose can look in relation to your other facial features. Pre-operative instructions may include the elimination of certain drugs that contain aspirin in order to minimize the possibility of excess bleeding. Antibiotics may be prescribed before surgery to prevent infection.

Method of Surgery

Surgery is usually performed under IV sedation, which is both extremely comfortable and results in less swelling and bruising than general anesthesia. In most cases involving a reduction in shape or size of the nose, angle or removal of a hump, the skin of the nose is separated from the underlying skeleton of bone and cartilage. The bone and cartilage are then reshaped and the skin re-draped over the surface. Patients who have a deviated septum may benefit by correction of this problem. The incisions are placed inside the nose, unless the surgeon uses an open approach, in which case the incisions are made across the tissue between the nostrils. In cases where the nostrils flare, the surgeon may make an incision at the junction between the nose and the skin of the upper lip to narrow the flared appearance. It is not unusual to combine rhinoplasty with chin augmentation to improve the profile.

Post-Operative Information

The recovery for most people resume their normal activities within a week or two. Following surgery, a lightweight splint is applied to maintain the new shape of the nose.
The splint is removed within a week. Nasal splints may be inserted at the time of surgery to protect the septum. These are removed within a week. There is always some stuffiness of the nose, especially when work has been done on the nasal septum.

Pain is minimal and is controlled with medications. Bruising occurs around the eyes, but begins to fade within a few days. Discoloration usually disappears in two weeks.

When reviewing information about specific plastic surgery procedures, it is important to understand that the circumstances and experience of every individual are unique. Dr. Robert Wald is located near Orange County & can provide further information about the rhinoplasty procedure and what you can expect.

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Robert Wald, MD, FACS
The Aesthetic Institute


100 E. Valencia Mesa Drive, Suite 300
Fullerton, CA 92835

Phone 714.738.4282
Fax 714.738.1862

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Dr. Robert Wald is a Natrelle Preferred Doctor

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