Dr. Bray's Plastic Surgery Blog

Rhinoplasty is a nose reshaping procedure ideally performed to refine and reshape your nose to be in better balance with your facial structure and to also relieve any physical problems you may have that affect your breathing capability.

Your nose should fit your facial structure by being balanced with your upper, middle and lower face. Your nose should not be reshaped to copy a celebrity nose but should be reshaped to fit your own unique features.

Factors that can influence the size and shape of your reshaped nose include the structure of your nasal bones and cartilage, the shape of your face, the thickness of your skin, your age, and your expectations.

Following your rhinoplasty, it is easy to doubt you will be looking better, but day by day your reshaped nose will look less swollen and bruised. Within a week or two, the healing process will be well on its way, and your nose should now enhance your face and work in harmony with your facial structure.

The best compliment you can receive after a rhinoplasty is when no one compliments you on your new nose because it fits your face so well.

If you live in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, or Orange County, California and you have always wanted more balance in your facial structure, please contact the Bray Plastic Surgery Medical Center, Inc. today to find out if rhinoplasty can accomplish that goal for you.

Rhinoplasty refers to surgery that reshapes the nose to make a more attractive look. However, at the same time that cosmetic Rhinoplasty is being performed an experienced surgeon who can correct the airway obstruction and help chronic sinusitis patients. The key is to correct deviations in the septum and treat enlarged turbinates. The recovery time is the same as a cosmetic Rhinoplasty but insurance will often cover the airway portion of the surgery. The procedures are performed in an outpatient setting. This could be performed under local or general anesthesia. Recovery time is usually five to seven days. Please contact Bray Plastic Surgery Medical Center for more information to schedule a complimentary consultation.