Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty – Milwaukee, Glendale & Waukesha, WI

Should you get a “nose-job”?

You’ve thought about your nose way too much —  just about everyone agrees.  You should… you shouldn’t.  What’s the right answer?

Well, that depends solely upon you.

Rhinoplasty is designed to improve the appearance of the nose by reshaping the underlying cartilage and bone. Cosmetic rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of the nose, change the shape of the tip or bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between the nose and upper lip. Nasal surgery may also correct a birth defect or injury. If the nose is twisted or crooked, or if airway problems exist, reconstructive surgery may involve modification of the nasal septum. According to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics, nearly 150,000 rhinoplasty procedures were performed last year.

If enhancing your appearance and self-confidence is most important to you, then thinking carefully about your expectations for Rhinoplasty is crucial in discussing various options with your surgeon.

Dorsal Hump & Breathing Problems

This 19 year old woman was unhappy with the dorsal hump and had difficulty breathing through her nose. Examination demonstrated a moderate dorsal hump, a widened tip, and leftward septal deviation. These photos, taken three months post-op,  show results of an open rhinoplasty that included hump reduction, submucosal septal resection, placement of spreader grafts, cephalic resection of the lower lateral cartilages, placement of several lower lateral cartilage sutures, and lateral osteotomies.  Read what patients are saying.