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Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
is a very popular procedure at the Hunstad Center. Designed to improve the appearance of the nose
and also improve nasal breathing. Both closed and open techniques are
utilized but most commonly, the open technique is preferred. The open
technique allows for all cartilage and bone components of the nose to be
visualized and accurately shaped. The open technique also allows for a more
dependable outcome and greater accuracy. The scar usually heals
beautifully as you can see below. The scar crosses the columella between the
nostrils, and is usually imperceptible within six
to twelve weeks. During the procedure, excess cartilage is often removed and
a suture technique is utilized to shape and reposition the cartilage. The
hump or dorsum is often reduced to give an improved profile. If the
nostrils are flaring, techniques for alar base resection are employed to
lessen this. If the septum is deviated, which is a common problem; a septoplasty
is performed which can significantly improve nasal breathing. Large
structures within the nose can often lead to airway obstruction and these
can be treated as well. There is usually swelling following a
Rhinoplasty, which may persist for as long as six months. There is
also numbness of the tip, which is temporary. Patients desiring
Rhinoplasty may benefit from a chin implant as well. We use the
extended anatomical design as our preference. These are very natural and can
dramatically improve the final result of the Rhinoplasty. |
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Open Rhinoplasty--
this patient had a complete open rhinoplasty. The tip is much
softer and more delicate with improved shape and contour. Notice
the appearance from below with the improvement of the tip in the
virtually invisible incision. |
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Chemical Peel
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Open Tip Rhinoplasty-- this patient underwent a complete open
rhinoplasty. She also had a special type of chemical peel known
as a Croton oil peel. the complete open rhinoplasty corrected
her broad bulbous tip and improved her profile, dorsum, and tip
shape. |
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This is a 23 year female. She had a
complete rhinoplasty (nose). She has a significant
improvement in her tip, dorsum, and overall shape and
appearance. All large dorsal hump was reduced improving the
profile dramatically. This also allowed for tipped elevation. |
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Open rhinoplasty
has proven to be a very safe, effective, and highly predictable
procedure. By adding a small incision across the columella (the
skin between the nostrils) the entire structure of the nose can
be visualized by Dr. Hunstad allowing for a more precise,
controlled, and predictable result. This incision heels so
beautifully that it is almost imperceptible. During a
rhinoplasty, the shape is altered depending on your desires.
Preoperative computer imaging is very effective when discussing
rhinoplasty with Dr. Hunstad. The dorsum or hump can be revised,
the width of the nose can be altered -- usually reduced, the
nostril flaring and tip configuration are also adjusted
according to your desire. A complete open rhinoplasty usually
takes approximately two hours. Unlike previous rhinoplasty
procedures, you can shower the next day after this operation. An
inconspicuous aluminum splint with tan paper taping is applied.
The discomfort following rhinoplasty is easily controlled with
pain medications are provided and usually abates within a day or
two. There is some swelling following a rhinoplasty but you can
see the desired shape take place within a few weeks. The
aluminum splint and tape as well as sutures are removed on the
fifth day following the procedure. |
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