Rhinoplasty in Denver

Open rhinoplasty involves incisions underneath the nose, and allows better visualization. If you have a very crooked nose or a nose that protrudes a lot, surgeons often use open rhinoplasty.

Closed rhinoplasty involves incisions inside of the nose that are entirely invisible post-surgery. While there is a lot of debate about which approach is better, both have advantages. Dr. Menachof will determine the method he uses for your surgery based on your specific needs.

The most important factors that determine whether you’re old enough to get a nose job procedure is nasal development and emotional maturity. If we perform surgery before the nose has fully developed, future growth may impact the appearance of the nose over time. Nose growth is usually complete around the age of sixteen. Changing your facial appearance is a big decision – make sure you choose a nose reshaping surgery for the right reasons.

There are very few risks associated with rhinoplasty surgery when you choose an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. Potential risks include bleeding, infection, need for more surgery, voice changes, swelling, bruising, changes in your smelling ability, breathing issues, and nasal irregularities. Talk to your surgeon about any specific concerns you may have.

During your free consultation, Dr. Menachof will examine the inside of your nose to determine if you need septoplasty to correct internal issues related to breathing. Septoplasty can correct a deviated septum or a sinus condition and help improve breathing.

Make sure your rhinoplasty surgeon has extensive experience in performing nose jobs. This surgery takes close to 1,000 procedures to master the rhinoplasty techniques. Look carefully at before and after photos of the surgeon’s past patients. Pay attention to how the new nose changes the other features of the face, and notice if the faces you see are appealing to you. Ask the surgeon about function to help determine how much experience the surgeon has treating nasal congestion issues.

If you are dissatisfied with the results of a rhinoplasty procedure, you may seek an additional surgery to fix these issues. This is called revision rhinoplasty. Between 4 and 20 percent of people who have primary rhinoplasty will have a revision rhinoplasty

Most people have very little pain following their nose surgery. You will have a prescription for pain medication, but most patients only use it for a day or two. Nasal congestion is common for up to a week after surgery, but this does not typically cause pain.

Yes. Before and after photos of nose jobs will show you a surgeon’s achievable results. Look carefully at these photos to evaluate your surgeon’s tastes and abilities and to determine if he/she can help you get the look you want.

Typically, we use a light general anesthetic for your rhinoplasty procedure. We can do most minor revision procedures with a local anesthetic and some oral sedation in the office.

Yes – swelling is a normal part of the body’s healing process. About 70% of swelling is usually gone after one week; 80% by the end of the second week; and 90% at the end of the first month. The last 10% of swelling is located at the very tip of the nose and can take 6-12 months to disappear. This last bit of swelling is not noticeably visible.

Most people go back to work between 7 and 10 days after surgery. By that time, obvious swelling has dissipated and you can cover residual bruising with makeup.

You should experience improved breathing after your rhinoplasty surgery! Your facial plastic surgeon should be skilled in fixing aesthetic issues as well as inner issues with your nose.

• Confident – After having a rhinoplasty, you can be self-assured that people are no longer staring at your nose. A rhinoplasty will enhance your best features — and nobody will know you had surgery.
• Beautiful –Your new, natural-looking nose fits perfectly on your face. This surgery will balance your facial features, making you more attractive.
• Energized – A rhinoplasty will improve your ability to breathe through your nose, making you more awake and comfortable. Rhinoplasty surgery will also reduce snoring, allowing you to sleep through the night.
• Comforted – The results of your procedure actually do look like the photo imaging done in your consultation prior to the surgery.”

The cost of a rhinoplasty varies on the amount of work being done, the difficulty of the particular procedure (revision rhinoplasty is typically more expensive), the experience of the surgeon, the kind of anesthesia needed for your particular surgery, and whether or not extra costs may be incurred (needing extra cartilage, for instance).

The risks of rhinoplasty surgery are extremely low. Occasionally, people bleed a little bit for several days after surgery. Infection is incredibly unlikely, and most people are treated with antibiotics for several days after surgery preventatively. A small percentage (less than 5 percent) of people will have a subtle asymmetry to their nose that can usually be taken care of easily using a local anesthetic in the office. 

The short answer is no. The nose does bleed easily,  and if you are having other nasal surgery along with your rhinoplasty (sinus surgery), there is a very small chance (less than 3 percent) that packing would be used. For a rhinoplasty alone, I have never had to use nasal packing.

It depends on what is being done during your rhinoplasty. A relatively simple rhinoplasty can be done using a “closed” technique, meaning that all of the incisions (and therefore, all the scars) are inside the nose.

Revision rhinoplasty is a relatively common procedure. This is due to the complexity of the procedure. Revision rates are reported to be anywhere from 4-20 percent.  READ MORE