Rhinoplasty Dallas (Nose Jobs)

What Is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a ‘nose job’, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the nose by altering the bones or cartilage to reduce the size of the nose or to straighten it. Rhinoplasty produces permanent results and has a 90% worth it rating on RealSelf.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery the procedure was the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the USA in 2020 as 352,555 patients underwent nose reshaping procedures.

Reasons For Rhinoplasty

There are various reasons why patients choose to undergo a rhinoplasty in Dallas, but they tend to fit into two main categories:

Aesthetic Reasons:

The main reason our patients undergo rhinoplasty is that they dislike the appearance or shape of their noses. Rhinoplasty surgery can alter the nose in many ways, including:

• Reduce the size of the nose and make it more proportionate to other facial features
• Straightening the nose by altering the angle
• Reduce dorsal hump (one of the most common reasons – caused by genetics or an injury)
• Reshape the tip of the nose
• Alter the nostrils
• Make nose larger (nose augmentation)
• Resolve facial asymmetries (Facial Symmetry Surgery)

Medical Reasons

The typical distinction between an aesthetic nose job and a medical one is that medical rhinoplasty is undertaken when a patient does not have full nose function. The main medical reasons include having:

• A deviated septum 
• Injury to the nose/ broken nose
• Nasal inflammation

Who Is An Ideal Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Generally, good candidates for rhinoplasty include those who:

• Are physically healthy
• Do not smoke
• At least 18 years old as facial growth must be complete
• Have realistic expectations

The Different Types Of Rhinoplasty Procedures

During your consultation, Dr. Liland will assess your facial shape and features and ensure your rhinoplasty procedure and technique is specific to your needs. Some of the most common types of rhinoplasty include:

• Alarplasty – This technique reduces the width of a patient’s nostrils as they desire a more narrow appearance. 
• Augmentation rhinoplasty – Although most rhinoplasty patients desire a smaller or more refined nose, some patients feel insecure about having a small nose. For these patients, an augmentation procedure can be used to enhance the size of their nose, typically using a cartilage graft to achieve the size and shape they desire.
• Dorsal hump reduction – Most rhinoplasty patients desire a dorsal hump reduction as many patients feel insecure over a bump on their nasal bridge. Generally, these patients feel insecure over how they look from the side and wish to have a straighter nasal bridge. Dorsal hump reduction is performed by shaving the cartilage on the nasal bridge causing the bump to achieve a more refined and straighter appearance. 
• Tip refinement – Although many rhinoplasty patients wish to alter their nasal bridge, many patients also have concerns over their nasal tip. Some patients feel their nasal tip droops or wish to have what they believe is a more desirable or proportional shape.

Revision Rhinoplasty Dallas

Generally, revision rhinoplasty is performed to correct a previous surgery that did not achieve the desired result or caused further concerns. The procedure often involves adding cartilage to provide additional structural support and addressing aesthetic or breathing issues. You must wait at least six months before undergoing another rhinoplasty procedure to ensure that the nose has healed.

Surgery has already been performed on the area, meaning that revision rhinoplasty requires a complex technique to ensure the optimal nasal function is preserved and the previous issues are corrected. There will also be scarring from the original procedure, making the process harder. Having realistic expectations of this surgery is essential as it is much harder to correct a nose job than to conduct the original rhinoplasty surgery.

Ethnic Rhinoplasty Dallas

Our genetic makeup determines our facial characteristics, so there is not one rhinoplasty technique that can solve every patient’s needs. Ethnic rhinoplasty is performed on non-caucasian patients, who may require a different technique. To ensure a natural result that suits the patient’s facial features, the rhinoplasty technique will be tailored to each patient and their goals. 

We have plenty of experience helping patients from all ethnic backgrounds, including African American, Asian, Hispanic and Middle Eastern.

Septoplasty Dallas

This is a different type of surgical procedure that is performed on a patient’s nose to resolve a medical issue known as a deviated septum. A deviated septum can make it difficult for a patient to breathe properly as the cartilage that divides the two nostrils is crooked, causing one of the nostrils to become partially or entirely blocked. Septoplasty surgery straightens the bone to correct a deviated septum and enhance a patient’s breathing. 

In many cases, septoplasty patients undergo a nose reshaping technique alongside their surgery to enhance their breathing, and any aesthetic concerns they have regarding their nose can also be addressed.