Insider tips for rhinoplasty in michigan:

1. Many surgeons consider this procedure the most difficult procedure in all of plastic surgery. Choose your surgeon wisely.

2. Often surgeons that have an Otolaryngology (ENT) background excel at this procedure.

3. Insurance often covers breathing related issues, but not changing the look of your nose.  This means part of your procedure may be covered by insurance.

4. I am still amazed to this day how a well executed rhinoplasty can put someone's face back into balance. Discuss your idea of beauty with your surgeon.

5. This procedure requires patience since nasal swelling can persist much longer than other procedures.  Your nose will continue to improve for 6 months to 1 year!

Nose surgery (Rhinoplasty) is a procedure to reshape the nose in order to create a more pleasing look and, in some instances, to correct severe breathing problems. The results are unique to each individual, and depend upon such factors as skin condition and thickness. 

Reasons for Considering rhinoplasty in Ann arbor:

• Reduce the size of the nose that is too large or too wide.
• Narrow a wide nasal tip
• Reduce a hump on the nose
• Help with breathing problems by rebuilding the nasal passage.

Note:  If rhinoplasty is to correct a breathing problem or nose deformity, a portion of the procedure may be covered under the patient’s insurance.

General Procedure

The rhinoplasty in michigan procedure lasts from one to three hours.  To begin the surgery, tiny incisions are made which allow the surgeon to access the underlying nasal structure.  Once the skin is opened, the cartilage and bone are reshaped to form the basis for the new look. 

Recovery Process

The recovery process really depends on much of a rhinoplasty in ann arbor the patient needs.  Some of our patients require a small amount of narrowing of the tips, and filing of their nasal hump. These patients will wear a cast over their nose for b/w 3 and 7 days.  More extensive procedure require 7 to 9 days to recover. 

Selecting a surgeon:

1. It is often said that certain surgeons always produce the same looking nose jobs.  In fact, in new york patients that had a certain surgeon were referred to as having a "Goldman Nose" because it was that distinctive.  This is often still true today, but doesn't have to be.  Discuss what you like about the noses the surgeon has performed as you are reviewing the surgeons photos. 

2. Some surgeons always make scooped noses.  This can look very good on some people, but make sure this fits your aesthetic.

3. Your surgeon should discuss breathing implications of any surgery they would perform. A nose can be reduced too small, and you can have a nose that looks good but doesn't work well.

4. Look at photos for the pinched nose look. Many surgeons remove tissue from the nasal ala causing a flat look from the side of the nose to the cheek.  This is an older style of rhinoplasty, but I often see patients that want a revision to their nose that have this look.