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Nose reshaping or rhinoplasty is extremely popular in San Diego and across the country. Every year, about 350,000 men and women in the United States decide to improve the shape of their noses.1 It’s also a favorite among Hollywood celebrities. Greats like Marilyn Monroe and Jennifer Aniston have had their noses “done,” along with many other stars who don’t admit to it.
Even small changes to your nose can make a massive difference in the way you look and in the way you feel about yourself. The nose is often a source of dissatisfaction for men and women alike. With the help of our board-certified plastic surgeons, you can enjoy the confidence that comes with loving the face you put forward to the world. Life’s short—live it with the nose you want!
You may be a candidate for a rhinoplasty if you feel your nose doesn’t fit with your other facial features. Nose reshaping is intended to produce a more attractive nasal shape and bring your nose into proportion with your other facial features. Common issues rhinoplasty addresses include:
The best nose surgery is one in which your nose still looks true to your ethnic background and your facial bone structure. It’s essential that you have reasonable expectations about what’s possible and that you work with a surgeon who will tailor your surgery specifically to you.
A new nose shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg! Your facial transformation can begin for as little as $258 per month using our affordable payment plans. Begin by putting down $3,000, and with average credit, you can conveniently pay over 60 months. You can save even more each month if you have above-average credit or if you can make a larger initial payment. It’s that straightforward!
The total cost of your rhinoplasty will vary based on your specific needs and preferences. Check out our pricing page for all the details, including fee ranges.
Apply for plastic surgery financing online now or receive our expert guidance during your consultation. Let’s put you on the path to achieving your dream nose!
Once you decide rhinoplasty may be right for you, your next step is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. During your rhinoplasty consultation at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, you will:
This consultation is your time to discuss all your specific goals and expectations. The more you communicate during this visit, the more likely you will get a result you love.
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Want to see what you would look like with a nose job before getting one? With computer imaging, you get to see your predicted rhinoplasty results long before you head into surgery.
This technology lets you and your surgeon work together to design your new look, both from the front view and in profile. This gives you the chance to have a more in-depth conversation about what’s possible for your nose and whether you may benefit from chin augmentation, which is often combined with nose surgery. It’s a great communication tool for you and your surgeon, and it helps you take that next step forward with total confidence.
Not sure how to get the look you want? Tell us about your goals, and we’ll show you the possibilities.
Try Our Treatment PlannerNo two noses are the same, so it goes that rhinoplasty requires a customized approach. Our rhinoplasty specialists often combine multiple techniques during the surgery to produce the best results, including procedures designed to improve breathing as well as the appearance of the nose.
Because your nose’s internal structures are so delicate, you need a surgeon who has a thorough understanding of nasal anatomy and is skilled in rhinoplasty techniques. At La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, only board-certified plastic surgeons perform cosmetic nasal surgery.
In addition to changing the shape or size of your nose, our rhinoplasty specialists often use advanced techniques to address specific issues. These can include fixing a deviated septum, reducing the size of enlarged turbinates, or using cartilage grafts.
A deviated septum can partially block the airway inside the nose and make it difficult to breathe. Septoplasty can be performed alone or combined with rhinoplasty, known as septorhinoplasty, to improve breathing and nasal appearance in one procedure. If you are considering undergoing both procedures at some point, combining septoplasty and rhinoplasty in one surgery has many benefits, including reduced cost and recovery time.
The nasal framework includes turbinates—structures made of bone and spongy tissue that vary in size. Enlarged turbinates can cause you to feel congested and obstruct the nasal airway. This condition is often responsible for chronic snoring. Turbinate reduction surgery is frequently combined with rhinoplasty and septoplasty to relieve nasal obstruction.
Rhinoplasty surgeons often use cartilage from another area of the body as a “graft” to support and shape the nose. Cartilage from the nasal septum, ear, and rib may be used to rebuild, replace, or enhance the nasal framework. Our surgeons also use sterilized donor rib cartilage depending on the patient’s needs and preferences.
“Improving the appearance of the nose should not compromise its function. By combining rhinoplasty with techniques to enhance breathing, we create not only a beautiful aesthetic outcome but also a functional one, allowing our patients to breathe easier and live better.”
Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler offers special expertise in two advanced rhinoplasty approaches: complex and revision rhinoplasty.
Complex rhinoplasty addresses complicated nose concerns caused by genetics, injury, or previous surgery, including areas needing reconstruction or multiple advanced corrections.
Not happy with the results of a previous rhinoplasty procedure? A revision can bring the nose you always wanted to life by correcting and improving your previous results.
A “nonsurgical nose job” corrects specific cosmetic concerns in the nose without surgery. While these results are temporary, they’re popular with people looking for minor corrections or wanting to “try on” their results before committing to surgery.
Sometimes called a “liquid nose job” or a “filler nose job,” liquid rhinoplasty uses injections of the dermal filler JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC to disguise bumps and humps, straighten the bridge of the nose, correct asymmetry, and more.
Some people refer to liquid rhinoplasty as having a “subtraction by addition” effect: Even though the filler technically adds volume, the subtle changes made often make the nose appear smaller, straighter, and more symmetrical. Dr. Riedler performs all liquid rhinoplasties at LJCSC.
Recovery time is minimal for nonsurgical nose procedures. Expect a week or two of swelling but no significant activity restrictions or changes to your usual routine.
Results typically last 12 to 18 months for liquid rhinoplasties.
On the day of your surgery, you’ll meet with your surgeon, anesthesiologist, and operating room staff so you’re well prepared for your surgical experience. Rhinoplasty is done outpatient at our QUAD A-accredited surgical suite, using either local or general anesthesia. You’ll be monitored from start to finish by a board-certified anesthesiologist who will keep you safe and comfortable each step of the way.
You will be sent home after resting for 1 to 2 hours in our recovery room. While you’ll need to have someone drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours after surgery, you’ll be able to get up and walk around the next day.
Your surgeon may ask you to wear an internal and/or external splint for about 7 to 10 days. This provides protection and structure to your healing nose.
Recovery is relatively quick in some respects, but it is also a long-term process. During the initial recovery, internal and external splints protect the nose for the first 7 to 10 days as it heals. You can expect your face to look puffy and bruised for 1 to 2 weeks after rhinoplasty. Residual swelling lasts much longer than that, but more than half of the swelling is typically gone within 1 month.
It’s important to remember that your new nose shape will continue to develop for a year after your surgery, sometimes longer. Your surgeon will give you all the details about what to expect during the recovery process.
Most people feel ready to go out in public within a week and return to a desk job within 10 days to 2 weeks. Exercise, heavy lifting, and other strenuous activities that raise blood pressure will be off-limits for at least the first 2 weeks. You’ll need to avoid contact sports for at least 6 weeks.
Since 1988, more than 36,000 patients have had safe, successful procedures at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
As with all cosmetic procedures, there are possible surgical risks. General surgical risks include swelling and bruising, inflammation and infection, blood loss, itching, and numbness. Some of the surgical risks specific to nasal surgery are difficulty breathing through the nose, nasal obstruction, scarring, and swelling. Although rare, some surgical complications can occur, such as cardiac issues, allergic reactions, and pulmonary embolism.
Your dream nose doesn’t have to be a dream anymore! To start your rhinoplasty journey, request your free consultation online or give us a call at (858) 452-1981. We can’t wait to hear from you!
1Source: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2020/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2020.pdf
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