Rhinoplasty

Are you considering enhancing your facial harmony or improving your breathing? Rhinoplasty, or a "nose job", could be the solution you're looking for. This surgical procedure can significantly improve the proportions of your nose, enhancing your overall facial appearance and even rectifying breathing issues. At The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS), we are committed to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals. Dr. Paul F. Fortes, a double board-certified Houston plastic surgeon, is renowned for his expertise in rhinoplasty. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Fortes is recognized as one of the top surgeons in Houston and across the U.S. for his astounding work in facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and breast augmentation. His artistic vision, combined with the latest technical advances in plastic surgery, ensures that his patients receive the results they deserve.

The surgery can be performed as an outpatient under general anesthesia and takes approximately one to two hours to complete. Rhinoplasty typically includes the following steps:

Anesthesia: Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you.

The Incision: Rhinoplasty can be performed using different techniques, including closed and open procedures. In an open rhinoplasty, the surgeon creates an external incision along the columella and small incisions within the nostrils to access and modify nasal tissue, cartilage, and bone. This approach allows for more extensive modifications and is often recommended for cases involving significant tissue alteration or functional concerns

Reshaping the Nose Structure: In rhinoplasty, surgeons may reduce an overly large nose by removing bone or cartilage. Additionally, they may need to add cartilage grafts, commonly sourced from the septum, the partition in the middle of the nose. In some cases, cartilage from the ear or a section of rib cartilage may be used for this purpose. The choice of the rhinoplasty method depends on the patient's nasal shape and their expectations for the surgery regarding the form and size of their nose. There is no standard rhinoplasty, and the methods vary widely based on the type of nose deformity and the patient's demands and expectations

Correcting a Deviated Septum: If the septum is deviated, it can be straightened and the projections inside the nose reduced to improve breathing.

Closing the Incision: The incisions are then closed, and the procedure is complete.