Primary Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

A consultation with Dr. Cabin allows an individual to find out if he or she qualifies for rhinoplasty surgery. During a consultation, Dr. Cabin examines a patient’s nose, including his or her nasal profile and the frontal appearance of the nose. Dr. Cabin also studies the relationship between a patient’s nose and other facial features, such as the lips, forehead and eyebrows.

If Dr. Cabin believes a nose job is a safe, effective treatment for a patient, he will outline all rhinoplasty surgery steps and provides a treatment timeline. He also responds to a patient’s concerns or questions about rhinoplasty surgery.

Dr. Cabin performs rhinoplasty as an outpatient procedure under general anesthetic. He uses open or closed incisions during rhinoplasty surgery and tailors each procedure to his patient.

Open rhinoplasty surgery is commonly used for modifications to the middle portion of the nose or nasal tip. Closed rhinoplasty surgery is often used for modifications inside the nostrils or bridge modifications. Dr. Cabin’s decision to perform open or closed rhinoplasty surgery varies based on the patient and his or her treatment goals.

Dr. Cabin also requests follow-up appointments with a rhinoplasty patient after surgery. These appointments allow Dr. Cabin to track a rhinoplasty patient’s progress and help this individual optimize his or her treatment results.

Nose surgery will come with some discomfort, but Dr. Cabin is a skilled surgeon who does everything possible to minimize the patient’s pain after rhinoplasty surgery. During the procedure, the patient will be under general anesthetic and feel nothing. Following the procedure, patients will have swelling and bruising, but usually it looks more uncomfortable than it actually feels.

Some individuals will experience headaches, a stuffy nose, and have some trouble breathing immediately after nose surgery. Patients dealing with pain after rhinoplasty will be prescribed the necessary medication to manage discomfort.

For the first week after nose surgery, it is advised to rest and avoid any kind of strenuous activity. After a week, you can return to work. A full recovery from rhinoplasty surgery generally takes about 3 to 4 weeks. After 3 to 4 weeks, most if not all swelling and bruising will subside and the patient can now inspect their new and improved nose! If after 3 to 4 weeks there are still signs of trauma or any discomfort, contact Dr. Cabin or another medical professional.

Rhinoplasty can alter the cartilage and bone structure in and under the nose, making it easier to breathe by providing a clearer airway. For those who struggle with breathing or have a deviated septum, nose surgery can be a gamechanger.

Like any procedure, rhinoplasty comes with some risks. There is the possibility of bleeding or infection, as well as other possible risks such as issues breathing, nose numbness, scarring, and the possibility of requiring additional surgery. However, choosing an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon like Dr. Cabin can minimize the risk of any such complications.

General anesthesia is used for rhinoplasty, with a few exceptions depending on the severity of the procedure.

Rhinoplasty generally takes somewhere between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the complexity of the surgery. Individual cases may vary.

There are numerous benefits of rhinoplasty surgery. Patients can correct any imperfections or issues with the shape, size, and alignment of their nose. They can also improve their facial symmetry, correct sinus problems, and repair birth defects.