Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery to shape and refine the appearance of your nose. There are also functional benefits to the procedure. When it comes to your face, your nose is the star of the show. That’s because it’s so hard to miss. It is centrally located among your facial features. As such, a cosmetic correction to your nose can bring balance to your entire appearance.   

Nose Reshaping to Enhance Facial Proportion

Rhinoplasty can be performed on adults or teens, although many teens wait until adulthood before they make the decision to have surgery. In general, the best candidates are healthy and realistic about the procedure. Men and women of any ethnicity can benefit from this life-changing cosmetic procedure.^[1]

Dr. Markmann “Nose” Rhinoplasty

“We do the most up-to-date procedures with an orientation toward safety and excellent care. Individuals should feel safe and well taken care of. The staff, both in the office and in the surgery center, are there to provide them with care and comfort.”

Nose Surgery Benefits

The benefits of a nose job can be cosmetic or functional.^[2] It may also be a combination of these factors. 

The cosmetic benefits of nose surgery are what makes the procedure is so sought after. Dr. Markmann reshapes the contours of your nose to better match the aesthetics of your face. Rhinoplasty can significantly improve the appearance of a number of common issues, including oversized noses with a large, crooked hump or broad, flat noses in need of more structure. Dr. Markmann can skillfully restore symmetry to your face while preserving the distinctive features of your ethnic heritage if you so desire.   

Rhinoplasty may also improve airway patency. The procedure corrects blocked airways if the shape of your nose is causing breathing difficulties or chronic sinusitis.

Benefits

• A more balanced nasal profile
• Correction of breathing problems
• Improved harmony among all facial features
• Better self-confidence and body image

Candidates

Ideal candidates are otherwise healthy individuals who seek to correct some glaring issue with their nose, be it functional or cosmetic. Parents who are able may seek to fix a congenital issue in their child’s appearance to spare them relentless bullying by their peers. The best age for rhinoplasty is when your nose has reached adult size, starting at about 16 years old.^[3]  

Your Private Consultation with Dr. Markmann

Dr. Daniel Markmann proudly serves his community with the best aesthetic services in the Baltimore, Maryland, area. Dr. Markmann’s fantastic reviews are evidence of his high esteem. 

If you’re considering nose surgery, the first step is a consultation with a plastic surgeon. Because rhinoplasty is one of our most popular procedures, plastic surgeon Dr. Markmann has helped many women and men in Baltimore and beyond achieve the facial proportion they desire. Call our Ellicott City office, MD at (410) 465-3600.

Preparation

At your private consultation, Dr. Markmann will inform you of all you need to know to appropriately prepare for your nose job. This will mostly entail planning ahead for your recovery, so you will not have to worry about any pressing matters during the most sensitive stretches of your recovery. 

It would be wise to fill any necessary prescriptions ahead of time and to adhere to a healthy diet in the days leading up to your surgery. You may have to stop taking certain medications that can cause complications, like blood-thinning aspirin and ibuprofen. Arrange for a trusted friend or family member to pick you up on your surgery day. 

Procedure

Rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure at our Baltimore area practice. The surgery can be done with the patient under general or local anesthesia. Dr. Markmann starts by making incisions within the nostrils or across the base of your nose. He separates the skin from the underlying soft cartilage and bone, and, with the help of specialized tools, he will reshape the underlying nasal structure.

The approach that Dr. Markmann will take with your rhinoplasty shall be determined by the patient’s needs and their aesthetic aspirations. The more involved version of nose surgery is known as “open rhinoplasty.” In open rhinoplasty, the doctor will make his incisions so as to completely expose the interior of your nose. This will allow him to do more of his work unimpeded, although the higher degree of difficulty will mean a longer recovery. 

In “closed rhinoplasty,” Dr. Markmann leaves more of your nose intact. He makes fewer incisions and attempts to work around your nasal structures. Closed rhinoplasty has a shorter recovery time but it is only appropriate for smaller nose jobs.

In either case, if the septum between the two nostrils is bent, crooked or otherwise deviated, Dr. Markmann can also correct the issue to improve airway patency and breathing.

When your rhinoplasty is complete, all incisions are secured with sutures. Dr. Markmann will place cotton dressing with soft nasal splints within your nasal passage. An external splint outside the nose provides support and protection.

Recovery & Results

After nose surgery, you will stay home and keep your head elevated to control swelling. Bruising and swelling are most evident during the first week. Bruising should resolve in one to two weeks, while swelling will gradually subside over the course of a few months.

The initial recovery period is about ten to fourteen days. Protect the surgery site from impact and sun exposure for several months. Avoid vigorous activities for several weeks.

All surgical procedures, including rhinoplasty, have risks. We’ll review risks and safety information in detail when you visit our Bay Area office for a rhinoplasty consultation.

Do Nose Jobs Last Forever?

The results of your nose job will be long-lasting. While your post-operative outcomes will not match your final results exactly, the course of your healing shall set the new tone and tenor of your face. As the new bone and cartilage settle into their final forms, your new nose will endure, as unaffected by the passage of time as any other bone and cartilage in your body. 

How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost in the Baltimore, Maryland Area?

A perfectly executed rhinoplasty by Dr. Markmann is a highly customized procedure. He must shape and sculpt your new nose to the individual contours of your face. Every face is different. At your private consultation, Dr. Markmann will learn your medical history and inquire about your aesthetic future. With all the necessary facts in hand, he or one of his helpful staff will quote you an accurate cost. 

Financing opportunities are available to put a better, more blanched-looking face within your reach. Watch Dr. Markmann’s specials page for frequent opportunities to save! 

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References

1. Arima, L. M., Velasco, L. C., & Tiago, R. S. (2011). Crooked nose: Outcome evaluations in rhinoplasty. Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 77(4), 510-515. doi:10.1590/s1808-86942011000400016
2. Sajjadian, A., Rubinstein, R., & Naghshineh, N. (2010). Current Status of Grafts and Implants in Rhinoplasty: Part I. Autologous Grafts. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 125(2). doi:10.1097/prs.0b013e3181c82f12
3. Gruber, R. P., Chang, E., & Buchanan, E. (2010). Suture Techniques in Rhinoplasty. Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 37(2), 231–243. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2009.12.010
4. Chinski, L., Armijos, J., Arias, J., & Chinski, H. (2014). Rhinoplasty and its effects on the perception of beauty. International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 17(01), 047–050. https://doi.org/10.7162/s1809-97772013000100008