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Rhinoplasty in Austin TX
Doctors Edward Buckingham and Erin Smith offer Rhinoplasty solutions for patients in Austin & Sunset Valley, TX. Dr. Buckingham has years of training and experience in performing the popular Rhinoplasty procedure in Austin, TX. Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure designed to alter the size and/or shape of the nose. Rhinoplasty enhances the appearance of the nose and allows it to complement the other facial features. An overly large or dominant nose can be reduced to bring more attention to captivating eyes or an attractive smile. Even slight surgical alterations to the structure of the nose can provide dramatic improvements by harmonizing the facial features and improving a male or female profile.
Dr. Buckingham is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has extensive experience in primary rhinoplasty, as well as secondary rhinoplasty. Each case is carefully reviewed by Dr. Buckingham to determine a plan for refinement and adjustment. Some patients who visit Buckingham Center require a cosmetic tip refinement or a dorsal adjustment, while others require significant straightening and a complete reconstruction of the nose’s structure to improve its appearance and function. Dr. Buckingham will explain the rhinoplasty options available to you, along with his recommended treatment plan, during a consultation at Buckingham Center.
Rhinoplasty Procedure
Dr. Buckingham provides facial augmentation with injectable fillers to meet the requests of male and female patients, and he uses different methods for nasal augmentations, which can smooth surface deformities and align the profile to produce aesthetically pleasing results. Rhinoplasty surgery, on the other hand, is used to alter the interior nasal structure and to modify the end of the nose by shortening, lifting, lengthening or thinning the structure or the tissue. Dr. Buckingham will reduce or increase sections of the nose and add or excise bone or cartilage to achieve the customized cosmetic and functional improvements that his patients request.
Dr. Buckingham uses conservative measures rather than overzealous resection, and he tailors each technique to meet the needs of the patient. Most often rather than excising cartilage, the cartilage is shaped and preserved to provide an exceptional cosmetic result while maintaining or even strengthening nasal support for a life-long functional and cosmetic result. Customizing the treatment is critical to achieving a successful surgical outcome because the goal is to improve the patient’s natural beauty without creating a distraction.
What to Expect During the Nose Procedure
The rhinoplasty surgery usually requires two to three hours and is completed with general anesthesia. Dr. Buckingham will make incisions which will allow him to alter the tissue and reconstruct the bone and cartilage. When possible, Dr. Buckingham completes the procedure with internal incisions (endonasal). In many cases, an external incision (open approach) is required which is located on the area of skin separating the nostrils on the underside of the nose. The cartilage and bone are reshaped to meet the patient’s treatment plan, and Dr. Buckingham then replaces the skin over the reconstructed nasal structure and closes the incisions with stitches.
A moldable foam and aluminum splint is then positioned over the nose to provide protection and support as the nose heals and takes on its new form. Skin and soft tissue will assume the shape of the modified, underlying nasal structure as it heals. You will be provided with additional post-surgical care instructions during your pre-operative preparation for after the surgery is completed.
Rhinoplasty Surgical Recovery
Rhinoplasty sutures and splint are often removed one week after the surgery. Patients commonly return to work within one to two weeks, depending on the level of activity needed and the type of job. Light activity may be resumed one week after the surgery, but patients must avoid strenuous activities for three weeks and any activity that could bump the nose for six weeks. Post-surgical swelling and bruising can be expected, but this will gradually improve over the first two weeks.
Your face may appear puffy, you may have a light headache, and your nose may bruise and feel uncomfortable and achy for the first week or two. Swelling and minor bruising of the nose and the eyes are common. These symptoms will fade over the first week, and the results of the rhinoplasty should be evident in two to three weeks. Minor swelling may be experienced for up to one year after the surgery but is generally unnoticeable.
Rhinoplasty Expectations
You can expect to achieve natural-looking results that compliment your beauty rather than distract from your other features. Rhinoplasty can be used to alter or improve the following:
- Saddle nose
- Oversized nose
- Crooked tip
- Crooked nasal base
- Drooping tip
- Hump
- Bulbous tip
- Nasal Fractures
Rhinoplasty Consultation
Dr. Buckingham will meet with you in a private patient-doctor consultation, which is the perfect time to share your goals and expectations with Dr. Buckingham openly. He will review your health history, examine you, share before and after photos with you, and then provide you with a professional recommendation that is customized for you. During the consultation, 3-D Vectra digital imaging software will give you pictures of the expected improvements. A facial analysis will determine which treatment will achieve the most pleasing results, and Dr. Buckingham will answer each of your questions and will personally address any specific concerns that you may have.
The Ideal Rhinoplasty Candidate
The ideal rhinoplasty candidate is in good health, has no significant medical problems, and has realistic expectations for the surgery. Men and women who want to improve the appearance of their nose or breathing issues that are caused by structural problems may be an ideal candidate for rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty Cost
Buckingham Center for Plastic Surgery has made rhinoplasty and other cosmetic procedures as affordable as possible. The cosmetic surgery is elective and is not covered by medical insurance; however it is possible that structural obstructive problems might partially be covered by medical insurance and can be performed simultaneously with the aesthetic procedure.
Rhinoplasty Procedure (Nose) Near Me
This is one of the many common phrases that patients interested in rhinoplasty, or nose shaping, surgery use when looking for a surgeon. One of the most Rhinoplasty common mistakes is to choose the closest surgeon around, unfortunately, the nearest surgeon may not be the best person for the job. Rhinoplasty is a highly specialized surgery and patients should be cautioned to seek out a surgeon that specializes in nose surgery. These specialists are board certified by either the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery or the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Regardless of board certification, seek someone who performs the procedure regularly. If the surgeon performing the aesthetic portion of the surgery needs a different surgeon to perform the septoplasty or breathing portion of the procedure, this is not a good sign. The internal aspect of the nose is intimately related to the outside appearance and the surgeon needs to be very comfortable dealing with both the function and form of the nose.
Common Rhinoplasty Procedure Questions
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What Kind of Anesthesia is Used for Rhinoplasty?
How is the Rhinoplasty Procedure Performed?
How Long does the Rhinoplasty Procedure Take?
Where are the Rhinoplasty Incisions Made?
Is Rhinoplasty Painful?
Will I Have Scars after Rhinoplasty Procedure?
What is Rhinoplasty Recovery Like?
When Can I Return to Work After Rhinoplasty?
How Soon Can I Exercise after My Rhinoplasty Surgery?
What is a deviated septum?
Would you do anything non-surgical to remove the hump on my nose?
What sort of materials are used when the bridge of the nose needs to be built up during rhinoplasty?
Can rhinoplasty be used to fix flared nostrils?
Why it seems that so few doctors have experience in African American and ethnic rhinoplasty.
I have a hole in my septum. Can this be fixed with rhinoplasty?
The tip of my nose curves to the left. Is this something that can be fixed with a nose job and is it a complicated procedure?
Is rhinoplasty safe for teenagers?
Schedule Your Rhinoplasty Consultation in Austin Today
Board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Edward Buckingham is a renowned surgeon who is recognized for his excellent, artistic results on men and women. He specializes in rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facelifts and other facial procedures. Dr. Erin Smith is a Beverly Hills trained Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face, neck, nose, eyelids, ears, and forehead. Call 512.401.2500 to request a consultation with Dr. Buckingham or Dr. Smith at Buckingham Center in Austin, TX.
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