Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty Beverly Hills

If you are unhappy with the size, shape, or overall appearance of your nose, you may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills with facial plastic surgeon Dr. Natalie Attenello. Dr. Attenello strives to achieve the best results that complement your face and facial proportions. This will ultimately achieve the most natural results. Dr. Attenello will patiently listen to your goals and then assess your nasal appearance and breathing and together, you will come up with a unique treatment plan.

What is rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, often referred to as a nose job, is one of the most common procedures performed. Patients desire a rhinoplasty for a variety of reasons such as improving the appearance of the nose, improving the breathing through the nose, or a combination of both. Oftentimes, your nose is your most noticeable feature and very unique to each patient. Because of this, no two surgeries are the same.

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What is septoplasty?

A septoplasty is to address the septum of your nose – the piece of bone and cartilage that separates your right and left nostrils. Oftentimes, this can be deviated towards one side and cause significant nasal obstruction. A septoplasty is an excellent option to greatly improve one’s breathing. This procedure can be performed in conjunction with a rhinoplasty.

What happens during rhinoplasty surgery?

There are a few approaches to rhinoplasty surgery and Dr. Attenello will describe which one is best for you. The two common rhinoplasty approaches are open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty. With open rhinoplasty, a small incision can be made on the outside of your nose between the two nostrils so that the nasal tissue can be lifted and folded back to expose the internal structure of the nose. With closed rhinoplasty, the incisions are all hidden within your nose. The nasal skin is then lifted in order to address the underlying nasal bones and cartilage – oftentimes, this can be to remove a hump on the nose or other alterations the patient desires. The skin is then gently re-draped and fine sutures are placed.

What is the recovery period like after rhinoplasty surgery?

Because rhinoplasty surgeries vary amongst patients, so does the expected healing time. If major work is done – such as re-contouring the nasal bones, one can expect some swelling and maybe bruising around the eyes. If the patient only had minor tip refinement, the swelling and bruising will be much less. We generally tell our patients that even though the majority of the swelling resolves after a month, there is still a tiny percentage of swelling that gradually resolves up to a year after surgery. For these reasons, many normally do not consider performing revision rhinoplasties on patients who just recently had a rhinoplasty done.

A nasal cast will be used, and this is removed after seven days. Additionally, nasal splints may also be placed inside the nose to decrease the swelling within the nose to help the healing. These are also removed after seven days. Patients usually feel comfortable to resume social activity after 7-10 days. Makeup can be worn to help conceal any bruising.

Rhinoplasty cost & payment options

Rhinoplasty can involve the use of various techniques and approaches based on the specific needs and desires of the patient. Dr. Attenello formulates a personalized surgical plan for each patient. The price of your rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills will be based on a variety of factors. Dr. Attenello can go over the expected cost of your rhinoplasty during your consultation.

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Rhinoplasty is a complex surgical procedure that should be performed by a skilled and experienced facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Attenello is a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon. She can provide you with amazing results from your rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills. Contact us today to get started!