Rhinoplasty refers to any surgery that improves your nose. The surgery may be done to improve your nasal contour, your breathing, or both. Your nose is central to your facial appearance. A nose that is too large for the rest of your face or is crooked from being broken can be improved with cosmetic facial plastic surgery.
Dr. Namita Murthy, a double-board-certified plastic surgeon, can help you whether your concerns center around your ability to breathe correctly or your facial appearance. She will use her vast knowledge and experience to devise a surgical plan that suits your needs.
Do You Need a Rhinoplasty?
If the tip of your nose is too big or the bridge of your nose is too wide for your face, you may be unhappy with your appearance. The best rhinoplasty is one where other people do not notice a major change, but you are happy with your new appearance. Dr. Murthy will take your race and ethnic heritage into account when creating your surgical plan. Some concerns she can address include:
- Crookedness
- A droopy nasal tip
- A wide nasal bridge
- Overly large nostrils
- Significant asymmetry
- An extra-large nasal tip
- A disproportionally large nose
- Bumps and dips along the bridge of the nose
Rhinoplasty can also correct some medical issues affecting your ability to breathe easily and correctly. You may have naturally narrow nasal passages, or they may have been affected by injury. Dr. Murthy can move a deviated septum into a better position or return your nose to a more normal size if you have rhinophyma, in which excess tissue forms due to severe rosacea.
Almost any reason for nasal obstruction can be remedied by rhinoplasty in Prince George’s County. A severely broken nose, aging, and genetics can all lead to nasal blockages that can cause difficulty breathing, but they can all be fixed by rhinoplasty.
What Is the Difference Between Open and Closed Rhinoplasty?
If you have researched nasal surgery, you may have seen the terms open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty. You may have also seen a mention of scarless rhinoplasty.
An open rhinoplasty involves incisions and small scars on the outside of your nose. With a closed rhinoplasty, incisions are made only inside your nostrils. No incisions are made on the outer surface of your nose, and you will not have any visible scars. If Dr. Murthy needs to make incisions along the side of your nose or into the tissue between your nostrils just above your upper lip, these incisions will be small and routinely become inconspicuous once fully healed.
Most rhinoplasties in Prince George’s County can be done as a closed procedure, though some problems require the open approach. As you talk with Dr. Murthy, she will explain what can be done to change your nose and how she plans on performing your surgery.
Revision Rhinoplasty
Most people are entirely happy with their rhinoplasty results, but sometimes, something is still not right after surgery. The results of a rhinoplasty are permanent, so the only way to fix a problem post-procedure is with surgery. Because rhinoplasty is a complex procedure, poorly executed rhinoplasties can cause cosmetic and medical problems. If you have problems or are unhappy with your facial appearance after a rhinoplasty, talk with Dr. Murthy. What she can do will be affected by any damage caused by the initial procedure, but with her expertise and experience, she may be able to make improvements.
Recovery and Results
While recovering from your rhinoplasty, you must be careful not to disturb your nose while it heals. This significantly limits what you can do for the first month after surgery, including avoiding activities where your nose could get hit easily. Most patients return to work one to two weeks after surgery, depending on the extent of the surgery.
Results are permanent but can be slow to emerge. Lingering pockets of swelling are normal and can last up to twelve months. If you have external incisions, the scars will go through multiple changes for about one year.
Aging can slowly change your facial appearance, including your nose. Continuing a healthy lifestyle and using proper sun protection can go a long way in maintaining your facial appearance. If you no longer like your nose later in life, a revision rhinoplasty could make the improvements you desire.
Schedule a Consultation for Rhinoplasty in Prince George’s County
If you are unhappy with your facial appearance, call our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Namita Murthy. With her artistic approach to balancing your facial structure, she will be able to make wonderful changes. She will know if you need a rhinoplasty or other procedures and will provide expert, personalized care.