Rhinoplasty Surgery in San Diego

A beautiful nose has a pleasing profile and balances facial features. Rhinoplasty (nasal surgery) should create a natural-looking nose, well-proportioned to the face. Rhinoplasty can also be combined with Septoplasty to correct breathing problems caused by obstruction in the interior chambers of the nose.

At New Image Cosmetic Surgery, we use alternative anesthesia, so recovery from the procedure is rapid, with optimal results.

Dr. Schafer addresses the length, width, and tip of each patient's nose, transforming its overall shape. Dr. Schafer also sculpts and contours the slope of the nose.

Contact the New Image Cosmetic Surgery staff at (888) 306-3647 . They can answer any questions you have about nasal surgery, and can schedule your consultation appointment.

Rhinoplasty at a Glance

Results	Width, tip, length, and shape of nose is altered Natural-looking nose balances features
Ideal Candidate	Wants to change nose's appearance Is in good health (physical and psychological) Is a non-smoker Has realistic expectations
Procedure Overview	Tiny incisions made just inside nostrils Incision across the strip of skin between nostrils may be necessary Sculpting of the bones and cartilage
Recovery	Alternative anesthesia aids in rapid recovery Head must be elevated for a few days to help reduce swelling Stitches, splints, bandages removed after 7 days Numbness, pressure, stuffiness may be present for a few weeks Light activities may be resumed within a few days; regular activities after a minimum of 4 weeks
Risks	Second corrective surgery is necessary (rare) Infection and/or bleeding (rare)

About Rhinoplasty

The vast majority of patients desiring Rhinoplasty are interested in improving the face's profile.

Rhinoplasty can change the nose:

Width
Tip
Shape

Rhinoplasty can make the nose:

More diminutive
Longer/ shorter
Narrower
More symmetrical

Nasal Hump Reduction

Is a simple procedure and minimal Rhinoplasty
Requires less downtime

Rhinoplasty Procedures

Surgery is most commonly performed through tiny incisions made just inside the nostrils. Another incision across the strip of skin between the nostrils may be needed. Fine incisions and small sutures leave virtually invisible scars.

Dr. Schafer can reshape and redefine the nose by sculpting bones and cartilage, reducing some areas and building up others, using the patient's own cartilage, bone, or an alternative material.

Recovery Information

The safer alternative anesthesia used by Dr. Schafer aids in recovery
Head must be elevated for a few days to help reduce swelling
Stitches, splints, or bandages will be removed within 7 days
Numbness, pressure, and stuffiness may be present for a few weeks
Light activities may be resumed within a few days; regular activities after a minimum of 4 weeks

Rhinoplasty Risks

Corrective surgery may be necessary (rare)
Infection and/ or bleeding (rare)

Facial Rejuvenation