One of the most common of all cosmetic procedures is nose surgery, also known as rhinoplasty. It can improve your appearance and facial proportion as well as correct birth defects and injuries and relieve breathing problems. A misshapen, large, or asymmetrical nose can make you feel self-conscious or negatively affect your breathing. At Body By Bloch in Highland Park, Illinois, Steven Bloch, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon, offers rhinoplasty to give you the beautifully shaped, symmetrical nose of your dreams. Patients in the Chicago area are encouraged to schedule a consultation with Body By Bloch by phone or online to get started today.
More about Dr. Steven Bloch
Dr. Bloch is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has more than 30 years of experience in the cosmetic field. In addition to offering rhinoplasty, he offers facelift surgery, as well as chin augmentation and cheek implants. Dr. Bloch is a renowned surgeon and facial plastic surgery specialist who also specializes in the forehead lift or eyelid lift. To learn more about rhinoplasty Highland Park patients can call Body by Bloch at 847-432-0840.
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Rhinoplasty at a Glance
Nose surgery, also known as rhinoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure in which Dr. Bloch changes the shape, structure, and function of your nose. Nose surgery can improve the appearance of your nose and your breathing by restructuring bone, skin, and cartilage.
Follow the pre-surgery instructions Body By Bloch gives you to achieve the best outcome. Arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you for a night or two, stop taking certain medications if Dr. Bloch recommends it, don’t smoke, and avoid eating and drinking the morning of surgery.
Prior to your Highland Park rhinoplasty, patients will receive general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Dr. Bloch makes a tiny incision at the base of your nose or inside the nostrils, readjusts the shape and structure of your nose, and closes the incision. He places bandages, dressings, or splints in your nose and allows you to recover in a special room while staff monitors you for complications.
Incisions are made inside the nostrils or at the base of the nose. The skin is separated from the supporting bone and cartilage, which is then sculpted to the desired shape. The hump is removed, the nasal bones are brought together to form a narrower bridge, and cartilage is trimmed or added to reshape the tip of the nose. Finally, the skin is re-draped over the new framework.
Dr. Bloch personalizes each procedure to match your needs and desired outcome. He makes your nose aesthetically pleasing using the most innovative technology and procedures. With the VECTRA 3D® imaging system, you can view what your nose will look like after surgery.
Rhinoplasty can address both aesthetic and functional concerns:
Don’t live with a misshapen nose or breathing problems when nose surgery at Body By Bloch offers you the beautiful nose you’ve dreamed of. For men and women who are interested in getting rhinoplasty, Dr. Bloch offers a consultation at his Highland Park office. He has many patients who come from Chicago, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Glenview, Glencoe, Wilmette, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Deerfield, and the North Shore areas to benefit from his expertise. His offices are located not far from the city. For more information, click here to schedule your consultation or call us at 847-432-0840.
If you’re unhappy with the shape, overall appearance, or function of your nose, rhinoplasty offers the following benefits:
To find out if you’re a good candidate for rhinoplasty, Dr. Bloch reviews your medical history and examines your nose. He discusses your desired outcome and lets you know which procedure best matches your needs. Good candidates for nose surgery are in good health, have completed facial growth, have realistic expectations, and don’t smoke.
You can often go home the same day as surgery, but someone must drive you home and stay with you for at least one night. Get plenty of rest with your head elevated. Follow post-surgery instructions, take medications as prescribed, and attend all follow-up appointments at Body By Bloch. Expect some swelling, bruising, and slight bleeding or drainage.
Avoid strenuous activities until Dr. Bloch says it’s okay. Don’t blow your nose, and take baths instead of showers. Avoid resting glasses on your nose for several weeks and protect your skin from the sun. Swelling subsides over time as you begin to notice your final, aesthetically pleasing result.
When completed, a splint will be applied for one week to help your nose maintain its new shape. The patient will have a smaller, straighter bridge, a well-defined nasal tip, and an improved angle between the nose and upper lip.
Dr. Bloch will give you specific guidelines for gradually resuming your normal activities. He will schedule frequent follow-up visits in the months after to check on the progress of your healing.
Initial results can be seen once post-procedure swelling and bruising begin to subside, typically within a few weeks. However, final results can take up to a year as the nose continues to refine and settle into its new shape. The results of rhinoplasty are generally permanent, though natural aging and changes in facial structure over time can affect the nose. That said, most patients enjoy a lasting improvement in their facial harmony and self-confidence after their rhinoplasty procedure.
If rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic reasons, it is considered an elective procedure and is not covered by insurance. If the procedure corrects a breathing problem or a marked deformity, a portion of the cost may be reimbursable by your insurance.
With the Vectra 3D Imaging System, you are able to see detailed 3-dimensional results of your cosmetic surgery procedure before it even happens. Using your digital photos, this valuable tool can help determine which techniques and what degree of change will best serve your needs. It gives us a realistic 3-dimensional glimpse of how a procedure could change your appearance.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks, including infection, bleeding, scarring, and anesthesia complications. These risks are minimized when an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Bloch performs the procedure.
