Facelifts and Rhinoplasty

Facelifts and rhinoplasty surgeries are both cosmetic procedures designed to permanently improve facial beauty. However, facelifts and rhinoplasty surgery vary widely when it comes to the conditions they treat, the results they achieve, recovery times and other considerations.

Facelift Surgery

What it treats: As we age, the skin on our faces begin to wrinkle and sag, which can make us look tired and rundown. Furthermore, loss of fat in the cheeks and other facial areas contributes to a sunken, hollowed appearance that lacks contour and volume. Facelift surgery is designed to correct these issues and other signs of aging.

How it works: Small incisions are made inside the hairline at the temple and around the ears to keep scarring inconspicuous.  The doctor then removes the excess skin and tightens the muscles and connective tissues before closing the incisions with small sutures.

Considerations: Although a facelift is almost always an outpatient procedure, recovery time for facelifts is significant. Expect about two weeks of swelling, discoloration and numbness. Facelift patients can typically return to work in 10 to 14 days. Overall improvements and healing is gradual, with final results visible within six months.

Rhinoplasty

What it treats: Rhinoplasty (commonly referred to as a “nose job”) alters the size and shape of the nose by removing bumps or changing the angle of the nose to create greater harmony with the rest of the face. Rhinoplasty can also treat breathing difficulties or damage caused by injury.

How it works: The skin is carefully separated from the underlying bone and cartilage of the nose. The doctor then reshapes the skeletal structure of the nose before re-draping the original skin over the surface. Sutures can be hidden within the nose to avoid visible scarring. Dr. Wald will decide which technique is most appropriate for your surgery – the “open” or “closed” method.

Considerations: Recovery from rhinoplasty takes about one to two weeks, although some minor swelling may remain for several months. Results continue to improve for a full year.

Facelifts and rhinoplasties may be combined with other cosmetic procedures, such as a brow lift, chin augmentation, liposuction or eyelid surgery to achieve a full rejuvenation of the face. For more information on which procedures are best for you, contact Dr. Robert Wald, an experienced Orange County facelift specialist, for a free consultation.

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Rhinoplasty Popular in New York

Although the economy seems to not be improving, there are still many individuals who are undergoing cosmetic plastic surgery enhancements. Whether they are invasive procedures or non-surgical treatments, face and body enhancing procedures are still on the rise. According to a new article, certain procedures are more popular in specific areas throughout the country. Those in Miami often inquire about breast lift surgery, while Los Angeles residents prefer Dysport ® injections to achieve a more youthful facial appearance.

New York City Rhinoplasty patients who are interested in learning more can contact Douglas A. Taranow, D.O., a specialist who performs nose surgery, the most sought-after procedure in the state. This facial enhancing surgery is designed to reshape the nasal contour to a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. In some circumstances, breathing difficulties can be corrected. Depending on the patient’s facial anatomy and desired outcome, either open or closed rhinoplasty can be performed. Open nose surgery requires incision on the outside of the nose, while closed rhinoplasty is performed entirely inside the nose. The most common features to be altered with nasal surgery include bumps/humps on the bridge, nostril size, and angle of tip.

Manhattan and New York City-based candidates can learn more regarding nose surgery by visiting Dr. Taranow’s website. Before and after rhinoplasty photos can be viewed during this time.

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