Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty or Nose Job is an operation to improve the shape and size of the nose so that it is in harmony with the rest of the face. Rhinoplasty is essentially a surgical sculpting of the nose and is accomplished by careful contouring of the bone and cartilage giving the nose its shape. At the same time deformities that cause breathing problems and some sinus disorders can be corrected. Most incisions (seamless rhinoplasty) are placed inside the nose where they are least visible.

Rhinoplasty is performed under sedation with local or general anesthesia. The surgery takes approximately one and one-half to two hours. The use of “seamless” nose surgery allows for no visible external scars and with this type of seamless nose surgery discomfort is minimized because no plates, tubes or painful packing are used.

Rhinoplasty can be a nice enhancement with facial rejuvenation, particularly in the correction of the aging nose (drooping of the tip). A significant “combo” effect is seen with facial augmentation in conjunction with cosmetic nasal surgery.

It is very important to stop all Vitamins, Aspirin, and Ibuprofen/Alleve like products at least 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks after surgery.  Dr. Nyte will give pain medicine as necessary after the surgery although rhinoplasty does not tend to be painful.  Tylenol can be taken for headache.

In most instances, change in appearance can be seen immediately.

Please call our office at 425-413-6517 for a free rhinoplasty consultation.  We are happy to serve Maple Valley, Covington, Kent, Auburn, Bellevue, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Federal Way, Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and many more cities inside and outside of Washington.