The nose is the most prominent feature of our face. Its size and shape influence our entire facial appearance. A well-shaped nose appears balanced and in harmony with all of a person’s facial features. When the nose is too large or too small for the face it will seem out of balance or asymmetric. Even if the nose is properly sized, if the individual parts of the nose are not well proportioned to one another, the nose will appear out of synch with the rest of the face. It is for this reason that so many people seek to change and improve the shape of their nose. Beverly Hills and board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Warren Lent, will often perform a rhinoplasty or nose surgery (commonly referred to as a nose job) for those who are interested in improving the appearance of their nose. Dr. Lent has helped hundreds of patients improve their self-image and self-confidence with his unique approach to rhinoplasty.
A rhinoplasty is an appropriate procedure for people who have:
- Nasal deformity.
- Asymmetry of the nose.
- A history of trauma to the nose.
- Difficulty breathing through the nose.
- A nose that is too large for the face.
- A nose that is too small for the face.
- A history of previous nasal surgery.
Preparing for Nose surgery
The consultation process is the most important first step in preparing for nose surgery or rhinoplasty. Because every person’s nose is different, Dr. Lent evaluates your individual nose and facial features. Dr. Lent will carefully evaluate your nose to determine exactly where the problems areas are. He will evaluate your nose in relation to your entire face and will consult with you on what nose reshaping changes should be made. Dr. Lent will use this information to develop a well thought out plan to improve your appearance. Preparing a proper pre-operative plan is essential to the successful outcome of rhinoplasty. Dr. Warren Lent will actually map out exactly what is to be performed prior to entering the operating room.
The Rhinoplasty Procedure
During the procedure, attention will be focused on the underlying bone and cartilage, which make up the shape of your nose. It is on these structures that alterations will be made to give you your new shape. The operation can be performed through either an “open” or “closed” approach.
During a rhinoplasty, any difficulty with breathing through your nose can also be corrected. A correction of a deviated septum and/or enlarged turbinates, structures that warm and moist air as it travels through the nose, can be performed at the same time.
At the conclusion of the procedure, Dr. Lent will apply an external dressing and a splint. Dr. Lent will often remove the dressing about one week after the procedure. Packing is often placed inside the nose to control any post-operative bleeding. Dr. Lent will usually remove packing after two or three days. Most patients experience some degree of swelling and bruising of the cheeks and lower eyelids following surgery. Interestingly, most patients complain of very little pain after this operation. Like all surgery, there is some degree of risk, such as bleeding, infection and the risk of anesthesia. A well trained Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will take every precaution to reduce these risks.
How can Nose Surgery Improve my Appearance?
Rhinoplasty offers an excellent opportunity to improve your appearance. The ability to have a well-shaped, well-proportioned nose can leave patients with a new sense of well-being and confidence. Many people who have felt stifled or inhibited because of the way they perceive their appearance have gone on to experience a sense of improved self-image and self-esteem.
Dr. Lent invites you to see his Rhinoplasty/Nose Surgery: Before and After page to see actual patients who have had nose surgery with Dr. Lent.
Here at Dr. Warren Lent’s office, we show care for each patient from the initial consultation to the final post-surgery call. We look forward to hearing from you. For more information about the nose surgery procedure, costs, or questions, please contact us at:
150 North Robertson Blvd. Suite 140
Beverly Hills, Ca 90211