Nose Reshaping

Nose reshaping or rhinoplasty is a customizable cosmetic surgery procedure, which should be preceded by a detailed consultation process in order to create an appropriate surgical plan.

The surgeon will assess the patient’s candidacy during the consultation. The patient should feel free to ask questions and clear their doubts and concerns in order to make a judicious decision.

Dr. Eugene Kim is a board certified plastic surgeon providing nose reshaping and various other surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

At the time of pre-op consultation, Dr. Kim will closely engage with the patient, explain the pros and cons of the surgery, and discuss their personal aesthetic needs and goals. The sagacious Dr. Kim provides nose reshaping to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding communities across the Southern California horizon.

Patient’s Feedback

One of the first things that a surgeon will do during the consultation process is to try to understand why the patient wants to undergo nose reshaping cosmetic surgery, and which aspects of their nose may be making them unhappy. The surgeon will also seek feedback about the patient’s current medical condition. A few x-rays or other diagnostic tests may be ordered in some cases.

Assessing Cosmetic Goals

During the initial consultation, the surgeon will encourage the patient to share their inherent aesthetic needs and goals with regard to their nose and face. A clear understanding of the patient’s requirements will allow the surgeon to develop a more targeted nose reshaping surgery plan and create more satisfying outcomes. Depending on the patient’s needs, a decision about closed or open rhinoplasty technique will be made by the surgeon.

Evaluation of Health and Nasal Anatomy

The surgeon will examine the outside and inside of the nose, including the nasal bones and the septum. The relationship of the nose with other facial features will also be assessed. The surgeon will also check the thickness of the nasal skin and availability of bone and cartilage.

Prior to the consultation, the patient should arrange for their health records to be shared with the surgeon. At the same time, if the patient is currently suffering from any medical condition such as heart disease, neurological problems or an autoimmune disorder, or if they have any known allergies, they should clearly disclose such information before the surgeon.

Ongoing Medications

The patient should preferably prepare a list of all the prescription and non-prescription medications, herbal supplements and vitamins that they may be currently using. If the patient is a smoker or has a problem of excessive use of alcohol, they should be forthcoming about such issues during the consultation for the sake of their own safety.

Questions to Ask

The patient should feel free to ask any questions during the consultation, and clarify all their doubts and concerns before making a final decision. A dedicated surgeon will address all questions in adequate detail and help the patient to make an informed choice.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and other towns and communities in this part of the country for nose reshaping surgery.

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Nose Reshaping Plastic Surgery 

Many new patients are under an impression that nose reshaping or rhinoplasty is a rather minor cosmetic surgery procedure.

However, the truth is that rhinoplasty is one of the more intricate surgeries where even a small change can have a dramatic impact on facial balance and overall facial appearance. The procedure should only be performed by a fully trained and experienced surgeon in order to mitigate potential risks.

During the initial consultation, the surgeon will inform the patient about the potential risks and side effects that may be associated with nose reshaping surgery. The patient should weigh the benefits and against the risks and make an objective choice. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim provides nose reshaping to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and other towns and neighborhoods in this part of the west coast.

Common Risks

Some of the risks that are common to most surgeries, including nose reshaping, are as follows:

• Poor anesthesia reaction
• Hematoma or seroma, where excessive bleeding may occur or the blood or fluid may accumulate below the skin in the incision area
• Infection
• Change of sensation or numbness in the treated area
• Unfavorable scarring
• Allergic reaction
• Damage to the underlying nose structure
• Potential for revision rhinoplasty due to unsatisfactory aesthetic outcome

Risks Specific to Rhinoplasty

Some of the risks are specific to nose reshaping cosmetic surgery, which may include:

• Irregular nasal skin or breakdown of skin from bandaging or from grafting materials being exposed through thin skin, especially if nose implants are used
• Swelling inside the nose causing nasal blockage
• Damage to the septum, the delicate structure that separates the nostrils
• A raised scar at the base of the nose in case open rhinoplasty technique is applied
• Breathing difficulties through the nostrils after the surgery

Scarring Risks

Scarring risks exist to varying degree in almost every surgical procedure. But if the surgeon uses the closed technique to perform nose reshaping, the incisions will only be made inside the nostrils, and no scars will be visible on the outside. However, in case of open technique, an additional incision will be placed across the columella, which will cause a small scar.

Risk of Unsatisfactory Results

A few patients may feel dissatisfied with their final results, which could happen due to a surgical error or incorrect communication between the patient and the surgeon. Sometimes the patient may have failed to follow the surgeon’s pre- and post-op care instructions appropriately.

In any case, the patient should have a clear understanding and realistic expectations in order to better appreciate the final outcome of nose reshaping surgery. The results develop gradually and the complete post-surgical swelling will resolve over several months.

The patient should ideally wait for up to a year to allow the final results to take place, and then decide whether any revisionary aesthetic corrections are necessary. Patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas have an opportunity to receive nose reshaping surgery from plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim.

Click here see more plastic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Eugene Kim on patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and surrounding areas or call 310-271-6996 to schedule a consultation.