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Q: What is rhinoplasty and why is it performed?

Rhinoplasty, often referred to as a nose job, is a surgical procedure to reshape the nose. It can be performed for cosmetic reasons to improve the noses appearance or for functional reasons to improve breathing difficulties. Common reasons include correcting a bump on the bridge, refining the nasal tip, or addressing issues caused by injury or birth defects.

Q: What should I expect during rhinoplasty surgery?

Rhinoplasty is typically performed under IV sedation. The surgeon will make incisions either inside the nose or across the narrow strip of tissue separating the nostrils. Through these incisions, the surgeon can reshape the inner bone and cartilage to produce a more pleasing appearance or improve breathing function.

Q: Are the results from rhinoplasty permanent?

Yes, the changes made during rhinoplasty are generally permanent. However, as you age, natural changes to your face can occur that may alter the appearance of your nose over time. Its important to have realistic expectations and understand that your nose will continue to change slightly as you age.

Q: What is the recovery process like after rhinoplasty?

Recovery from rhinoplasty typically takes about 1-2 weeks for most of the swelling and bruising to subside. Youll likely have a splint on your nose for the first week. Most patients can return to work or school after 1-2 weeks, but should avoid strenuous activities for about 6-8 weeks. Full results may take up to a year for residual swelling to completely resolve.

Q: What are the risks and potential complications of rhinoplasty?

As with any surgery, rhinoplasty carries some risks. These can include bleeding, infection, adverse reaction to anesthesia, and unsatisfactory aesthetic results. Specific to rhinoplasty, risks can include difficulty breathing, skin discoloration, and the potential need for revision surgery. During your consultation, well discuss all potential risks and how we work to minimize them.

WHY DR. MURPHY?

If you are looking for one of the best rhinoplasty West Palm Beach has to offer, Dr. Murphy is for you. As one of your most prominent features, the nose can have an extraordinary impact on your looks. As such, subtle, artistic alterations by a seasoned facial plastic surgeon, like Dr. Mark R. Murphy, can transform your appearance—bringing balance, harmony and beauty to your features.

WHY CHOOSE DR. MARK R. MURPHY?

Dr. Murphy specializes in the aesthetic and scientific aspects of facial plastic surgery and is considered one of the top facial plastic surgeons in the Palm beach area. With over 10,000 surgeries and years of training and experience, he is one of the best options to achieve optimal results from rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation surgeries. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, his focus and area of expertise is the face and neck, and he endeavors to create esthetics ideal to enhancing your natural beauty. You will instantly feel at ease with his expertise and knowledge and he will help you to develop a plan to make your own desires for enhanced, natural looking beauty a reality.

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WHEN TO CONSIDER A RHINOPLASTY

WEST PALM BEACH

If you feel self-conscious about the appearance of your nose and believe you’d be more attractive with a new one, it may be time to consider one of the best rhinoplasty West Palm Beach has to offer.

In general, Dr. Murphy will recommend a nose job procedure if you want to:

Correct a nose that’s too small or too large
Restore balance to an asymmetrical or crooked nose

Improve the shape, size, projection or angle of your nose
Smooth a nasal hump
Address a drooping, protruding, bulbous or large nasal tip

WHY AM I A CANDIDATE?

If you feel self-conscious about your nose or consider any aspect of it less than desirable, then you are a candidate for rhinoplasty. Any person who desires a more attractive look for face or nose can get help in a private consultation with Dr. Mark R. Murphy and he will guide you through the process of enhancing what most people consider to be the focal point of the face—the nose. Dr. Murphy specializes in:

Correcting crooked or humped noses
Correcting noses that are too small or too large
Creating a symmetrical and aesthetically balanced look
Restructuring the general angle, length or shape of the nose
Correcting the shape of the nasal tip
Reshaping overlarge nostrils
Correcting a flat nose bridge
Correcting a crooked nose

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ENVISION YOUR RESULTS WITH VECTRA 3D

During your initial consultation, you can envision your rhinoplasty results with Vectra 3D Imaging. With this technology, we create a three-dimensional model of your face, simulating various surgical procedures to predict outcomes with high accuracy. This lets you see your results before surgery, helping you make more informed decisions about your treatment. Additionally, Vectra 3D Imaging allows for more effective communication between you and Dr. Murphy, as you can visualize the proposed changes and provide feedback. Simply put, Vectra 3D Imaging is a game-changing technology enhancing patients’ and surgeons’ plastic surgery consultation experience.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR RHINOPLASTY IN WEST PALM BEACH

Dr. Murphy is proud to offer two unique West Palm Beach rhinoplasty techniques to his patients in West Palm Beach: the open and closed approach. With the open approach, he will make an incision along the columella, which is the structure separates your nostrils. He will then lift the skin to reveal the cartilage and bone of the nose, so he can precisely shape and sculpt the area. This approach provides Dr. Murphy with the greatest access to the underlying structure.

As such, it’s best for our clients who want to dramatically change the appearance of their nose or make very refined changes to the nasal tip. With the closed approach, Dr. Murphy will create incisions inside the nose only, eliminating the potential for external scars. Although this approach still enables him to fix many cosmetic and structural problems, it does not allow for the unobstructed access the open approach provides. As such, it won’t be the ideal technique for every patient.

Regardless of the specific approach used, you can be assured that you are receiving one of the best rhinoplasty West Palm Beach has available. Dr. Murphy will operate using the conservative approach for which he is known. He won’t attempt to dramatically change your appearance, because he knows that’s not what will appear the most natural. Instead, he’ll make very subtle alterations with the goal of ensuring that you still look like yourself when you emerge from surgery, just with a more attractive nose that better fits your face.

RECOVERY

After your Palm Beach Gardens rhinoplasty with Dr. Murphy, you should expect to stay home from work for at least one week as you recover. During that time, it’s important to keep your head elevated, avoid strenuous exercise and regularly apply cold compresses to your face. Throughout the initial recovery period, some puffiness, bruising and swelling is to be expected, though it will subside with time as you continue to heal.

A few days after surgery, Dr. Murphy will have you return to our Palm Beach Gardens office so that he can evaluate your nose and make sure your healing process is progressing as planned.

At that point, he will provide you with personalized guidance regarding when you can return to work and more strenuous activities.

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FAQs

How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?

This varies per person and what type of rhinoplasty is being performed. All of this is discussed during your personal procedure plan at your consultation.

Will Rhinoplasty Affect Nasal Allergies?

It won’t affect your body’s response to allergens but receiving rhinoplasty and being exposed to allergens directly after surgery may intensify the reaction or cause greater discomfort for a period.

How Long Does The Process Take?

Surgery can last from one hour to several hours depending on the extent of the work being done.

How Long Is The Recovery From A Nose Job?

Full recovery is expected to take a few months, but the initial swelling and bruising should subside within the first week or two.

When Can I Go Back To Work Following The Procedure?

It is important to avoid potential bumps or harm to the nose, so restricting your activity is crucial in the first week at least. Depending on the type of work you do you could be back to work within the first week.

Will There Be Scarring?

The rhinoplasty can be done with minimal to no scarring depending on the type of procedure recommended for your specific case.

Where Are The Incisions?

In a closed rhinoplasty (appropriate for minor corrections), the incisions are within the nose. In an open rhinoplasty, the incision is in the columella, the strip between your nostrils where it won’t be visible once healed.

Will I Need Someone To Drive Me Home?

After any surgical procedure involving anesthesia it is always recommended to have someone pick you up and drive you home – you cannot drive yourself after rhinoplasty.

What Type Of Anesthesia Is Used?

Rhinoplasty can be performed using various types of anesthesia such as IV sedation or general anesthesia. Some minor corrections may require only local anesthetic.

What Are The Alternatives To Rhinoplasty?

Yes, there is also non-invasive rhinoplasty which involves the use of fillers and injectables as opposed to surgery. These options can be discussed with us to determine whether non-surgical rhinoplasty will work for you.

Is Financing Available?

Financing is available, and depending on the cost of the procedure, different options that can suit your needs can be discussed with our friendly administrative staff – they are here to help.

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FAQs

How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?
This varies per person and what type of rhinoplasty is being performed. All of this is discussed during your personal procedure plan at your consultation.
Will Rhinoplasty Affect Nasal Allergies?
It won’t affect your body’s response to allergens but receiving rhinoplasty and being exposed to allergens directly after surgery may intensify the reaction or cause greater discomfort for a period.
How Long Does The Process Take?
Surgery can last from one hour to several hours depending on the extent of the work being done.
How Long Is The Recovery From A Nose Job?
Full recovery is expected to take a few months, but the initial swelling and bruising should subside within the first week or two.
When Can I Go Back To Work Following The Procedure?
It is important to avoid potential bumps or harm to the nose, so restricting your activity is crucial in the first week at least. Depending on the type of work you do you could be back to work within the first week.
Will There Be Scarring?
The rhinoplasty can be done with minimal to no scarring depending on the type of procedure recommended for your specific case.
Where Are The Incisions?
In a closed rhinoplasty (appropriate for minor corrections), the incisions are within the nose. In an open rhinoplasty, the incision is in the columella, the strip between your nostrils where it won’t be visible once healed.
Will I Need Someone To Drive Me Home?
After any surgical procedure involving anesthesia it is always recommended to have someone pick you up and drive you home – you cannot drive yourself after rhinoplasty.
What Type Of Anesthesia Is Used?
Rhinoplasty can be performed using various types of anesthesia such as IV sedation or general anesthesia. Some minor corrections may require only local anesthetic.
What Are The Alternatives To Rhinoplasty?
Yes, there is also non-invasive rhinoplasty which involves the use of fillers and injectables as opposed to surgery. These options can be discussed with us to determine whether non-surgical rhinoplasty will work for you.
Is Financing Available?
Financing is available, and depending on the cost of the procedure, different options that can suit your needs can be discussed with our friendly administrative staff – they are here to help.