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Rhinoplasty in Atlanta can restore balance to your facial profile by improving nose proportions and correcting asymmetries. Nose surgery is one of the most commonly requested facial rejuvenation procedures due to its ability to address a wide range of cosmetic and nasal function concerns. Undergoing rhinoplasty can restore a sense of confidence for patients struggling with the appearance of their nose. Atlanta plastic surgeon, Dr. Killingsworth, and his surgical team have years of experience performing rhinoplasty surgery.

What Is Rhinoplasty?

Nose surgery was one of the first facial aesthetic operations ever performed and today it is among the most frequent facial plastic surgeries. At Astra Plastic Surgery, we offer rhinoplasty surgery to patients to give them not only a new appearance, but also a new outlook on life. Rhinoplasty can improve the appearance and proportion of the nose so that it is balanced with your facial features. Sometimes referred to as nose reshaping or a nose job, rhinoplasty is one of the most technically challenging facial operations due to the difficulty of removing, adding, rearranging, and reshaping cartilage and bone without compromising the function of the nose.

Some of the common cosmetic reasons patients seeks rhinoplasty surgery include correcting size and proportions, improving depressions or dorsum humps, balancing out asymmetries, modifying a droopy nose tip, widening a flat nasal bridge, and enhancing ethnic identity. Genetics, accidents, injuries, illnesses, functional deformities, and aging can all affect the look of your nose. As you get older, your nose tends to elongate, with the skin becoming thicker and less elastic. This loss of support occurs on the lower one-third of the nose, causing the tip mechanisms to weaken, which can lead to a dorsal hump, decreased tip projection, a longer nose, and tip ptosis (sagging). Other common imperfections include noses that are too short, large, crooked, wide, narrow, bumpy, flat, or droopy, while some nasal profiles tilt up to such an extent that their shape is referred to as a “ski-slope” nose. Rhinoplasty in Atlanta can correct a multitude of cosmetic and functional concerns.

What Are The Benefits Of Rhinoplasty In Atlanta?

While many rhinoplasty patients want to improve the cosmetic appearance of their nose, rhinoplasty can also correct functional issues, such as limited nasal airflow resulting from abnormal nasal structures and breathing difficulties due to a deviated septum. Made of cartilage and bone, the septum is the wall between your two nostrils dividing the nasal cavity into halves; the ideal nasal septum is straight, while a deviated septum occurs when the septum shifts away from the midline, affecting nasal breathing. At Astra Plastic Surgery, we offer rhinoplasty surgery to help patients achieve a more aesthetically pleasing nose and improved nasal function.

Another breathing issue occurs when one or both sides of your nose collapse inward when you breathe. This condition is called nasal valve collapse or nasal vestibular stenosis. Both of these conditions can be corrected during your rhinoplasty. Reconstructive rhinoplasty is another type of nose surgery performed to correct a severe deformity of the nose that is related to injury, trauma, or cancer. Revision (secondary) rhinoplasty corrects a previous rhinoplasty that, in many cases, involves the replacement of large amounts of cartilage removed during the first procedure.

BENEFITS OF RHINOPLASTY
DECREASES THE SIZE OF THE NOSE
REDUCES THE NASAL TIP
BALANCES FACIAL FEATURES
CORRECTS BREATHING ISSUES
BOOSTS CONFIDENCE
IMPROVES SLEEP

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Am I An Ideal Candidate For Rhinoplasty?

There are many different rhinoplasty techniques available to correct a wide range of nasal abnormalities. Dr. Killingsworth and his plastic surgery team will individualize a treatment plan to meet your rhinoplasty goals and expectations. With the expertise and advice of our rhinoplasty surgeons, together you will decide on the best treatment plan to help achieve your goals. Although many patients seeking nose surgery already have a general idea of their goals for their new nose, it is important to maintain realistic expectations and remember that what might look good on someone else’s face, may not look good on yours.

If you struggle with the appearance of your nose due to it’s size or shape, or if you wish to correct breathing issues caused by the internal nose structure, rhinoplasty in Atlanta may be right for you. The ideal candidate for rhinoplasty is in good general health, a non-smoker, has realistic expectations, and has completed their facial growth. Nose surgery can correct nose size and shape, nostril size, nasal humps, asymmetries, and more.

During your consultation for rhinoplasty, you will be encouraged to bring photographs of your procedure goals so our Atlanta rhinoplasty surgeons can better comprehend your goals and determine if they are realistic. It is important you understand that what might look good on one person may not be right for your facial profile and personal anatomy.

What Are My Rhinoplasty Options?

Rhinoplasty surgery in Atlanta uses predominantly internal incisions and the different methods include open rhinoplasty, as well as closed rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty surgery in Atlanta offers many improvements to the outward cosmetic appearance and functionality of the internal nose structure. During your consultation, our board-certified nose surgeon will discuss treatment options and help discover the best nose surgery technique to meet your specific needs. At Astra Plastic Surgery, all rhinoplasty procedures are tailored to each individual patient and their goals.

Open Rhinoplasty:

During open rhinoplasty surgery, the incision is made across the columella (the narrow, vertical strip of tissue that separates the nostrils); this enables your nose surgeon to see everything that needs to be modified. As a result, your rhinoplasty surgeon usually removes less cartilage and adds more structure to the nasal tip, strengthening the underlying architecture to prevent twisting and other adverse changes as you age.

Closed Rhinoplasty:

During closed rhinoplasty surgery, incisions are hidden inside the nose, and the operation is performed from the inside of the nose. When compared to open rhinoplasty, closed rhinoplasty is less invasive, but allows for less visibility while reshaping the nose. Closed rhinoplasty allows for limited access to the inner structure of the nose, making it less ideal for repairing functional nose concerns.

Scarless Rhinoplasty:

Scarless rhinoplasty can help patients achieve a more aesthetically pleasing nose appearance without leaving behind visible scars. During the procedure, all of the necessary incisions are made inside of the nose, rather than externally. As a result, patients can enjoy shorter recovery times and no noticeable scars.

Septoplasty:

When the septum, or the small wall of bone between two nostrils, becomes displaced, patients may have trouble breathing and sleeping. Septoplasty surgery can re-position the septum and allow patients to breathe freely again. Septoplasty is commonly performed alongside other rhinoplasty procedures.

Revision Rhinoplasty:

Because rhinoplasty is such a specialized procedure, many patients seek us out to correct the results of a past nose surgery. Revision rhinoplasty can benefit patients who are dissatisfied with the appearance or the functionality of their nose following a previous rhinoplasty surgery.

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What Should I Expect During Rhinoplasty In Atlanta?

Rhinoplasty surgery is usually considered an outpatient procedure that can take from one to three hours to complete, depending on the type of nose surgery you have, as well as the degree of correction involved. Rhinoplasty is typically performed using local anesthesia with intravenous (IV) sedation or general anesthesia, although a revision rhinoplasty may require general anesthesia because it is a more complicated surgery.

Based on the chosen surgical technique to complete your nose surgery, your surgeon will make an incision and lift the soft tissues that cover your nose, allowing access to reshape the structure of the nose. This is performed by adding or removing cartilage within the nose. After this is complete, your nasal skin and tissue are re-draped, and the incisions are closed. Your rhinoplasty surgeon may apply nasal packing to help reduce swelling and bleeding.

What Can I Expect After Nose Surgery?

Immediately after undergoing rhinoplasty, patients may notice some swelling and brusing. However, these symptoms are normal and much of the swelling will be gone in 3 to 6 weeks. However, it is important to understand that it may take months for all of the swelling to subside. To help reduce swelling, patients should keep their head in an upright position throughout the healing process and avoid strenuous activity.

Before your nose surgery, Dr. Killingsworth and his plastic surgery team will provide you with pre and post-operative instructions designed to decrease the risk of bleeding, help alleviate your swelling, and optimize your comfort. It is important that patients follow these directions carefully to minimize their recovery time and achieve optimal results. It is important to note that after your nose surgery, the nasal structures may be weaker, and a nasal injury may severely damage your nose, so you must be very careful to prevent this from happening. At Astra Plastic Surgery, our goal is to always give you a natural-looking nose. Our rhinoplasty surgeons offer the most natural-looking results that fit you.

What Results Can I Expect From Rhinoplasty In Atlanta?

The results of rhinoplasty are long-lasting and natural-looking. While swelling may prevent patients from noticing their final results immediately, this should subside over time. Nose surgery creates symmetrical results that balance the facial features. Patients who undergo rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum will notice improved breathing.

During your consultation for nose surgery, Dr. Killingsworth and his plastic surgery team will go over your expected results in detail. The expected results are dependent on the patient’s individual goals, as well as the anatomy of their nose. Click the button below to see nose surgery before and after photos from real patients.

How Much Does Rhinoplasty In Atlanta Cost?

Certain rhinoplasty surgeries are covered by medical insurance, but you will need a personal consultation to determine if your procedure is medically necessary. You are responsible for any remaining balance after the claim is processed by your insurance. If the rhinoplasty is considered cosmetic, you are responsible for the full cost of your rhinoplasty. We accept payment by cash, personal check, credit card, CareCredit®, and Alphaeon® Credit financing.

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How Do I Get Started With
Rhinoplasty In Atlanta?

Dr. Christopher Killingsworth and his staff of plastic surgery professionals would be happy to help you set up a personal consultation to discuss rhinoplasty in Atlanta in more detail. Contact our Atlanta office at 678.367.3678, our Cumming, GA office at 678.586.4345, our Marietta, GA office at 678.367.4137, our Alpharetta, GA office at 678.647.6311, or request an appointment online today.

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