Rhinoplasty
The nose commands the central region of the face, defining our facial image and profile appearance. When the nose draws unwanted attention, distracting from beautiful features of the face, patients may seek rhinoplasty to address for the following concerns:
- Hump on the bridge of the nose
- Wide nose
- Crooked nose
- Droopy nasal tip
- Widened, flattened or boxy nasal tip
- Undesirable profile
Rhinoplasty (commonly referred to as a “nose job”) is a procedure to correct the size, shape, and function of the nose.
During your consultation, Virginia Beach Plastic Surgeon Dr. Virginia Teti, will thoroughly examine the current condition of your nose and discuss options to correct the details that keep you from looking the way you want. She will also listen attentively to your concerns and answer any questions you may have. Dr. Teti wants you to feel educated and comfortable throughout your process. Together, you will craft a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs and lifestyle.
Am I a good candidate
- Nose is too large or too small
- Nose does not seem to fit with the rest of your face
- Nose is crooked, badly shaped, or out of alignment
- Impaired nasal breathing
- Desire for improvement, not perfection, in the appearance of your nose
- Good mental and physical health promoting a positive outlook and realistic expectations
Your procedure
Dr. Teti has spent her career training with experts in the field of rhinoplasty, honing her craft to execute subtle nuance and meticulous detail, creating a structurally sound, elegant and functionally optimal nose.
What are the Risks of Rhinoplasty?
What is the Recovery?
Rhinoplasty procedures are most commonly performed under general anesthesia. Following surgery, you will likely have a nasal cast on the outside of the nose, protecting the nasal skin and reducing nasal swelling. Bleeding from the nostrils may occur for the first 24 -48 hours but should diminish in a tapered fashion. Swelling is expected after any surgery, becoming most pronounced on day 3 following surgery. Nasal swelling diminishes quickly following rhinoplasty, allowing patients to be socially presentable within 10-14 days, however, the final effects of rhinoplasty may not be fully appreciated for six to twelve months following surgery, once all swelling has fully subsided. Physical exercise or heavy lifting is avoided the first week after surgery. Contact sports and strenuous activity should be avoided for six to eight weeks following rhinoplasty surgery to allow for nasal bones and cartilage to optimally heal.
Recovery rule of 2s:
- 2 weeks: socially presentable
- 2 months: swelling hits 40-50% reduction
- 2 years: skin is back to baseline
Potential Complications
- Hematoma (blood collection), bruising, swelling
- Infection
- Septal perforation (hole)
- Scars
- Numbness in lip and teeth
- Need for revision surgery
Rhinoplasty
Frequently Asked Questions
There are advantages to having a rhinoplasty in Virginia Beach, including:
- Correct the breathing problems caused by injury or trauma
- Lessen the size of a bulbous nasal tip
- Diminish the size of a large or wide nose
- Slim down a wide nose
- Improve a crooked nose
- Flatten and smooth a noticeable bump, particularly on the bridge of the nose
- Reduce the length of an over-protruding nasal tip
- Improve tip support
- Restore symmetry to the nose
After Rhinoplasty, it can be up to a year before you see the procedure’s final results. As you age, you might see normal changes in your nose that would occur due to the natural aging process. Other than that, your new appearance should be permanent. You can protect your new look with a sensible lifestyle, including sun protection.