- Can pause alcohol consumption before surgery
- Doesn’t smoke
- Facial growth is complete
- Has a positive outlook and realistic expectations for the outcome of the surgery
- Overall physically healthy
Introduction
to Rhinoplasty
The art of rejuvenation
A nose’s shape can play a huge role in one’s self-confidence. For some, it can be too large; for others, it may be too small, and for some patients, they may disapprove of their nose with imperfections here and there. There are also certain cases in which a deviated septum or past traumatic experience makes it difficult to breathe, causing discomfort in their everyday life.
Regardless of your need for it, at the Beverly Hills Aesthetic Surgical Institute, Dr. Saadat strives to provide his Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty patients with results they can be proud of and improve their lives. For more information on this surgery, please keep reading below.
What is Rhinoplasty?
Nasal reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty, “nose job”) is an intricate, multifaceted surgical procedure that requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to assess how small changes to the patient’s nose and nasal structure will impact the patient’s facial symmetry and proportions. Even under ideal circumstances, the potential for post-rhinoplasty cosmetic and/or functional complications to develop is genuine—and the risk of these complications is magnified when the procedure is performed by a plastic surgeon without specialized training in facial surgery.
At the Beverly Hills Aesthetic Surgical Institute, with convenient office locations in Beverly Hills, Valencia, and Santa Clarita, California, Triple-Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon Dr. David Saadat has mastered the subtly nuanced techniques essential to achieving optimal rhinoplasty outcomes and is often called upon to perform a secondary (or tertiary) nasal reshaping surgery known as Revision Rhinoplasty to correct any structural or cosmetic problems stemming from unsuccessful prior rhinoplasty or surgery performed elsewhere.
What are the benefits of Rhinoplasty?
Our nose job patients have discovered many incredible benefits from their Rhinoplasty surgery, some of which include:
- Breathe better
- Corrects problems associated with a deviated septum
- Gives your nostrils a new shape
- Improves your overall facial aesthetic
- Increases or decreases your nose’s size
- Straightens a crooked nose
- Reduces your nasal tip and/or bridge
Who are the Best Candidates for Nose Surgery?
At the Beverly Hills Aesthetic Surgical Institute, we believe that the best candidates for people seeking Rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills are anyone who:
What’s the first step?
The first step in getting Rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills is to contact the Beverly Hills Aesthetic Surgical Institute and schedule your consultation. When you come in for your appointment, you will meet with Dr. Saadat and express what you would like to achieve from surgery. He will examine your nose, and the two of you will discuss your options to obtain your desired look. He will also ask you questions regarding your medical history. Please be as open and honest as possible when discussing this portion, as it will help prevent any unnecessary side effects or risks.
Dr. Saadat will create your procedure plan after agreeing on what will happen during your procedure. You will then be able to schedule the date and time of your surgery with our Patient Coordinator. You will also receive a list of instructions to follow that will help ensure a smoother operation and recovery.
What to Expect On The Day of Rhinoplasty
On the day of your Rhinoplasty, you will first be administered some medication to make your procedure go smoother. Depending on what is discussed during your consultation, your options for sedation will most likely be either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Again, based on what is discussed during your consultation and what you are trying to achieve, Dr. Saadat will begin your surgery by utilizing advanced surgical techniques to achieve your desired look.
If he uses a closed procedure, the incisions will be hidden inside your nose, whereas an open procedure will require an incision to be made across the narrow strip of tissue that separates your nostrils, which is called the columella. When performing the open procedure, the skin that covers your nasal bones and cartilage will be gently raised to allow access to reshape your nose’s structure.
Our patients with overly large noses can be reduced by removing bone and cartilage or even possibly adding cartilage grafts. If this is required, it is very common to use cartilage from the septum (the partition in the middle of your nose). In some necessary situations, the cartilage from your ear or ribs can be used. If you suffer from a deviated septum, it can be straightened, and the projections inside your nose will be reduced to improve breathing.
After the underlying structure of your nose has been sculpted to its desired shape, your nasal skin and tissue are redraped, and the incision is closed. If required, additional incisions can be placed in your nostril’s natural creases to alter their size.
How Do I Prepare for My Rhinoplasty?
- Don’t smoke. You know smoking is bad for you, but it’s an especially bad idea leading up to and after surgery. Smoking can cause blood vessels to become constricted and reduce oxygen flow. This can set you up for poor healing following surgery, even increasing the chances of skin loss and scarring. Smoking also increases the chances of a poor anesthesia reaction and bleeding or infection problems.
- Don’t drink. Don’t drink in the days leading up to surgery. Alcohol is bad for the immune system and also can leave you dehydrated. It can set you up for a poor recovery after surgery.
- Don’t use topical creams. About four to five days before surgery, don’t use Retin-A, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and other over-the-counter medicated creams. Stick with a simple cleanser and talk to your doctor if you’re unsure what you should use.
- Stick to the shade. Stay out of the sun and tanning beds. UV light can damage the skin and make healing more difficult.
Avoid certain medications. There are some medications that should be avoided before any surgery because they can cause reactions with anesthesia or impact blood flow and blood clotting. Always talk to your surgeon about what you can and cannot take. Still, it’s usually recommended to stop taking blood-thinning medications like Aspirin and coumadin, Celebrex, and Plavix a week before surgery. Some supplements should be
Rhinoplasty Recovery
Aftermath
Since it’s an outpatient procedure, after your nose surgery, you will be able to return home, but you will be required to wear a splint and gauze packing to support your nose as it heals. You can expect some swelling and bruising for the first few weeks, however, this will eventually subside on its own. Dr. Saadat will prescribe you some temporary pain medication to make your recovery more comfortable, but you can also lightly apply an ice pack or cold compress to reduce the swelling and bruising as well as alleviate any pain.
You will notice gradual changes in your nasal appearance over the course of a year as your contour fully refines itself and your skin, muscle, and soft tissue mature as you age. It is very important to avoid any potential trauma to your nose during your initial recovery time. After coming in for your follow-up appointments, Dr. Saadat will give you detailed instructions on when you can return to your normal workout routine.
Tips for Recovery
Your recovery is a vital part of your surgery. If you don’t heal properly, it could lead to complications further down the road or – at the very least – leave you with an unfavorable appearance. At The Beverly Hills Aesthetic Surgical Institute, we believe that is an unacceptable option, which is why we provide you with detailed instructions on how to make the most of your recovery. Some of these details include:
- Get plenty of rest
- Avoid anti-inflammatory medication
- Keep the swelling down with ice packs/ cold compresses
- No smoking or drinking for at least four months or until you’re medically cleared to resume
- Walk regularly. Don’t strain yourself, but move around.
- Do NOT blow your nose.
- Avoid spicy foods
- Stay out of the sunlight
- Attend post-op appointments
Rhinoplasty Expertise in Beverly Hills
- Dr. David Saadat has performed over 1,000 successful facial plastic surgeries over the last 20 years.
- He is a frequent guest lecturer and trainer around the United States, educating people on the latest surgical, sleep, and breathing techniques.
- He graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Southern California; he finished his Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.
- Dr. Saadat is triple-board-certified with expertise in Otolaryngology, Facial & Reconstructive Surgery, and Sleep Medicine.
- He has been featured in numerous articles on television and radio programs.
- Known for his pleasant bedside manner, Dr. Saadat enjoys utilizing the philosophy of combining artistic and surgical skills to achieve pleasing natural results.
Rhinoplasty at First Glance
Before electing to get rhinoplasty it’s important to know the ins and outs of the surgery. While the following are only estimates, it will help paint a general picture of the details of the surgery.
- Surgery Time: 2 – 3 hours
- Recovery: Most patients will return home on the day of surgery and can return to their normal activities within a month. However, you can still expect minor swelling, bruising, tightness, and numbness to persist over the course of a year.
- Results: Most patients feel comfortable enough to return to work within a week, but you may want to wait a month before resuming a steady workout routine. The average Rhinoplasty has permanent results.
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
The centralized location of the nose accounts for why this one structure plays such a pivotal role in determining facial attractiveness. A malformed or unbalanced nose can skew the symmetry of the entire face. This is why rhinoplasty (a.k.a. nasal reshaping surgery, “nose job”) is often performed for cosmetic purposes to surgically enhance the shape and size of the nose, thereby improving the patient’s overall facial aesthetics and desirability.
Dr. Saadat’s cosmetic rhinoplasty patients generally seek out his vast nasal reshaping expertise to enhance their nose by correcting one or more of the following nasal aesthetic problems:
- Bump or depression on the bridge of the nose.
- A nose that is too small, too wide, too narrow, or large.
- Drooping, upturned, or undefined nasal tip.
- Asymmetrical, crooked, or off-center nose.
- Misshapen or broken nose after trauma or injury.
- Nostrils that are flared, upturned, or too wide
Revision Rhinoplasty
Patients are motivated to undergo Revision Rhinoplasty for a number of diverse reasons—some patients feel that their primary surgeon or previous surgeries did not bring their aesthetic goals to fruition, while others are left with structural breathing complications or facial asymmetry resulting from improper rhinoplasty techniques utilized by plastic surgeons during the initial surgery. Many of our patients request Dr. Saadat’s assistance to address and resolve one or more of the potential rhinoplasty complications listed below:
- The size of the nose appears disproportionate to the adjacent facial features, thus skewing the balance and symmetry of the entire face.
- The nasal shape appears misaligned or has an unnatural shape.
- The primary rhinoplasty surgeon employed standardized, archaic surgical techniques, causing a build-up of nasal scar tissue that distorted the outcome, resulting in a “botched nose job.”
- The patient is experiencing unexpected breathing problems after their surgery.
When performing Revision Rhinoplasty surgeries, surgeons face a multitude of challenges because until the surgery has commenced, it is impossible to ascertain the degree of residual scarring left over from the primary rhinoplasty procedure or to determine the structural integrity of the supporting nasal structures. Missing pieces of the nasal structural framework and the development of post-surgical scar tissue are two of the main reasons why a secondary rhinoplasty is often a lengthier and more complicated surgery than a primary rhinoplasty.
Fortunately, Dr. Saadat has the artistic vision and the surgical skill necessary to adapt to any unforeseen challenges during the procedure and has the extensive experience to handle any complications that may arise masterfully. He avoids “one size fits all” standardized rhinoplasty approaches, instead choosing to perform comprehensive patient consultations to determine why the previous rhinoplasty procedure was unsuccessful and to prevent similar mistakes while producing results you are delighted with.
The exact surgical techniques involved in this procedure can vary significantly among patients because every individual has a unique nasal structure and specific cosmetic/functional nasal reshaping goals that must be considered. In addition to renovating the existing structural framework of the nose, your secondary rhinoplasty surgery often involves rib cartilage and graft, which entails harvesting cartilage from the rib (or another site on the patient’s own body) to support the structural integrity of the newly shaped nose.
In some cases, Dr. Saadat may elect to perform external valve reconstruction to reinforce and reshape the cartilage that keeps the nostril open from the side. This rhinoplasty protocol is ideally suited for patients whose original rhinoplasty surgeon removed too much nasal cartilage, causing damage to the structural integrity of the nose and rendering the cartilage too weak to maintain the nostril opening.
Other patients may benefit from maxillary, a Revision Rhinoplasty technique appropriate when the bony anatomy of the nasal aperture is too narrow and obstructing the patient’s breathing. Although the exact procedures vary from patient to patient, Dr. Saadat consistently selects the least invasive surgical techniques possible. He opts for methods requiring minimal cartilage removal and focuses his energy on the existing cartilage to camouflage cosmetic malformations and repair structural defects.
How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost in Beverly Hills?
The price of Rhinoplasty
The cost of Rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills is determined by a number of factors, including the techniques required to achieve a particular look and the extent of surgery required. After meeting with Dr. Saadat for a consultation, he will be able to create your personalized surgical plan, and our Patient Coordinator will provide you with a price breakdown for your procedure.
Why Choose Dr. Saadat?
Top Rhinoplasty Plastic Surgeon
The Beverly Hills Aesthetic Surgical Institute has a mission statement to provide the safest and the most comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic health care in a comfortable and confidential setting. Owned and operated by Dr. David Saadat, we have a fully certified on-site surgery center that was designed and run to meet the highest standards and levels of safety.
Dr. Saadat is a world-renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience and affiliations with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS). He is widely known for his unique and warm bedside manner and has been affiliated with some of the top medical schools and hospitals in California, including Los Angeles County, University of Southern California Medical Center, and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Saadat is frequently called upon to lecture on the latest surgical, sleep, and breathing techniques.
Schedule a Consultation
Breathe easier knowing that you are under the talented and experienced hands of Rhinoplasty specialist Dr. David Saadat. If you are interested in being a Rhinoplasty Beverly Hills patient, you can schedule your consultation by calling us at (310) 247-9090 or requesting an appointment through our website. If you are in the Palmdale or Valencia area, you can reach us at (661) 259-2500 (Palmdale) or (661) 259-2500 (Valencia).
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