Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) in Houston, TX

Surgical rhinoplasty is a safe and effective procedure that is performed yearly on thousands of patients worldwide. Almost any healthy adult may be a good candidate for this procedure, and the procedure may even be performed on teens and children under certain circumstances. If you are unhappy with the size or shape of your nose, if you’ve had an injury that left your nose misshapen, or if you have trouble breathing due to a structural problem in your nose, a rhinoplasty may be ideal for you.

Rhinoplasty is a highly personalized procedure because no two noses are exactly alike, and every patient has a different set of aesthetic goals. Some patients may successfully undergo a non-surgical rhinoplasty, while others will require surgery to obtain maximum results. Non-surgical rhinoplasty may be performed using a combination of dermal fillers, but this procedure does not produce permanent results. In the case of a surgical rhinoplasty, it is typically performed under general anesthesia and involves minor incisions camouflaged neatly in the skin’s natural folds. The surgeon will reshape the nose in response to the patient’s specific condition.

Open rhinoplasty is the most common type of nose job that is performed today. During an open rhinoplasty procedure, the surgeon derives total access to the internal nasal structure by making an incision on the inside and outside of the nose, allowing the doctor to lift the skin of the nose and re-sculpt the internal structure as needed.

The closed rhinoplasty procedure is less frequently used and uses no external incisions, so it leaves no external scars. This procedure is less common because it limits the surgeon’s access to the internal nasal structures. If you are seeking a closed Rhinoplasty procedure, make sure you are having the procedure done by an experienced surgeon with lots of experience in nasal surgery, such as Dr. Bachilo in Houston.

Secondary rhinoplasty or redo rhinoplasty is sometimes performed on patients who did not have their cosmetic goals met with their first operation or patients who now have difficulty breathing through their nose as a result. Redo rhinoplasty is a much more challenging procedure as there is scarring in the nose and alteration of nose anatomy. Wait period of at least one year after the first rhinoplasty is recommended prior to undergoing a corrective procedure. During revision, rhinoplasty cartilage to reshape the nose is often taken from the ear or from the rib.

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks and Dr. Bachilo will explain risks specific to rhinoplasty during your consultation.

Yes. Patients often take advantage of the surgical session to incorporate other cosmetic procedures, such as an Eyelid Lift, Brow Lift, or Neck Lift. You may also combine the surgical procedure with a non-surgical treatment such as dermal filler injections.

Plan to have a ride home after your surgery and assistance once you get home, as you may need help around the house for a few days while you recover. On the first day following your procedure, it is common to experience tenderness and inflammation at the surgical site. Your face may feel sore and swollen. During the first 24 hours, you will have to keep your head elevated in order to minimize swelling, so you’ll have to sleep in a sitting position propped up by pillows. After about 10 days, some of the swelling will subside naturally, and you will be able to appreciate the early results of your operation. You may engage in light, non-strenuous activities after the first two weeks, but more strenuous physical activity will have to wait until about 6 weeks after surgery. It may take up to 6 months for all swelling to disappear. You must take care to prevent any injury or blow to the face or nose during the recovery period, so it’s best to take it easy during this time.

Health insurance will typically cover the cost or a portion of the cost of a rhinoplasty procedure if the procedure is performed for functional rather than cosmetic reasons, so if you have a structural problem in your nose or septum that requires surgery, it may be covered. Cosmetic rhinoplasty performed merely for aesthetic reasons is not usually covered under general health insurance policies.