Rhinoplasty Surgeon Oakland, San Francisco Bay Area, and Walnut Creek California

Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, is a popular cosmetic surgery that provides a permanent, low cost option for patients to have their nose reshaped for cosmetic and medical advantages.

Are you a Candidate for Rhinoplasty/Nose Surgery?

If you are considering cosmetic surgery for your nose, begin with a consultation and examination with a board certified plastic surgeon. This will help you understand the nose job procedure and determine if this is a viable option for you. Several factors contribute to the candidacy of a patient for rhinoplasty including the size, shape and internal nasal structure of the nose as well as the type of skin in the nose area.

In addition to providing a cosmetic advantage of a more pleasing outer appearance, some rhinoplasty procedures can also improve breathing by reconstructing the nasal passages.

What to Expect from Rhinoplasty

Candidates should have clear expectations of the desired results and understand the limits of the rhinoplasty surgery. There are variations in the rhinoplasty procedure, which are contingent upon the ultimate goal of the intended surgery.

After Nose Surgery

Rhinoplasty surgery hardly shows any evidence of incisions, as they are made in creases on either side of the nose or actually inside the nose. These incisions allow access to the nasal framework so that the rhinoplasty can be performed to add, remove, adjust or reshape existing nose tissue.

For a few days after the rhinoplasty surgery, the nose framework is usually protected by a splint while sutures will hold the tissue in place. Soon after the rhinoplasty, the skin and soft tissues will reform over the new nasal framework and most patients can appreciate their new look within a couple of weeks.

Recovery from a “Nose Job”

The recovery time from a rhinoplasty procedure varies and occurs in several stages. Within a week, the typical bruising around the eyes fades, although some swelling may remain for several weeks. Within a week of the nose job, the packing and stitches are removed and most patients are able to return to work within a week to ten days after the rhinoplasty surgery. Although immediate results can be seen and appreciated, please keep in mind that the full and final results of the rhinoplasty surgery may not appear for up to a year.

Rhinoplasty Before and After photos

The following are before and after photos of rhinoplasty, otherwise known as a nose job, performed by by Rex-Moulton Barrett MD, Plastic surgeon in the San Francisco Bay Area from Sacramento and San Ramon to Oakland and San Jose, CA.