Closed Approach to Rhinoplasty in South Florida
How you feel about your nose can dramatically affect your overall confidence and self-assurance. When you are self conscious about your nose, you may avoid having your photo taken from certain angles. You may even rely on cosmetics to try and make your nose appear smaller or create the illusion of a different contour. As a rhinoplasty specialist in South Florida, Dr. Nathan Nachlas understands that small changes in the appearance of your nose can have a big impact on your self-image. Add to that the important role that the nose plays in breathing, and it's clear that your nose surgery should be performed only by a highly experienced nose specialist, such as Dr. Nachlas.
Dr. Nachlas has performed over 3,000 nose surgeries, with results that are both beautiful and functional, and with a patient satisfaction rate that is remarkable. For many of his nose surgery patients, closed rhinoplasty in South Florida is an exciting option for enhancing both the appearance and the function of the nose. This approach offers Dr. Nachlas' patients all of the benefits of traditional rhinoplasty. With great experience in both closed rhinoplasty and open rhinoplasty, Dr. Nachlas will help you choose which approach will best fit your goals and needs. His "total nose" approach ensures the function of the septum, sinuses and other internal structures of the nose are optimized.
If you would like to learn more about improving the appearance and function of your nose through rhinoplasty in South Florida, click here to request your consultation with Dr. Nathan Nachlas, a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon, at his Boca Raton practice today.
What is Closed Rhinoplasty?
Closed rhinoplasty is nose surgery that is performed using incisions inside the nostrils, as opposed to open rhinoplasty which is done through a small incision along the underside of the tip of the nose. This approach to nose surgery has several advantages, including incisions that are totally hidden within the nose, shorter surgical time, and a generally quicker and more comfortable recovery.
Options for reshaping the nose include removing a hump, altering the tip of the nose, narrowing the bridge or nostrils, or any combination that results in the right nose for your face. Not all nasal surgeries can be performed using the closed technique, and Dr. Nachlas will discuss with you whether or not this is an option for your procedure.
Meet Dr. Nachlas
Having performed over 3,000 nose surgeries, Dr. Nachlas is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed residencies at Yale and Johns Hopkins, and a fellowship in facial & reconstructive surgery in Beverly Hills.
How is Closed Rhinoplasty Performed?
Closed rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anesthesia, but in some cases local anesthesia can be used. This approach utilizes incisions within each of the nostrils. Through these incisions, Dr. Nachlas can reshape the underlying structures of the nose to refine its form and appearance, as well as correct any functional concerns. Although these hidden incisions do not offer as easy access to the interior anatomy of the nose, an experienced nose surgeon such as Dr. Nachlas can achieve excellent results through this scarless approach.
Recovery and Results
Recovery will vary for our West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Ft. Lauderdale rhinoplasty patients, depending on age, skin consistency, the extent of the surgery, and whether this is a primary rhinoplasty or a revision rhinoplasty procedure. The nose will be splinted to help it heal properly in its new shape, and may be packed with gauze in some cases. Most patients will experience some mild swelling, bruising, and nasal stuffiness for the first few days after surgery, but find they can return to work in about a week.
To find out why so many physicians and former patients recommend Dr. Nachlas to patients seeking rhinoplasty in Ft. Lauderdale or Boca Raton, click here to request a consultation today. Or call our office at (561) 939-0900 to schedule your appointment.
