Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, can significantly improve both the appearance of your nose and its function.
At Folsom Plastic Surgery, renowned board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shahriar Mabourakh provides empathetic, personalized surgery. He supports our patients at every step in the rhinoplasty process, and that all starts with deciding whether this surgery is right for your goals.
Read on to learn all about rhinoplasty: The procedure, how it works, and who makes a good candidate.
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the nose. Each rhinoplasty is unique and tailored to the patient’s needs at Folsom Plastic Surgery. Dr. Mabourakh performs both closed and open rhinoplasty.
Closed Rhinoplasty
With closed rhinoplasty, Dr. Mabourakh works within your nose. All incisions are hidden in your nostrils. This approach might be right for a variety of situations, such as a nasal hump, droopy nose tip, or breathing issues caused by a deviated septum (when the sheet of cartilage in the middle of your nose isoff-centerr).
Open Rhinoplasty
With open rhinoplasty, Dr. Mabourakh creates an external incision, allowing him full access to all your nasal structures during surgery. This approach allows for more complex corrections.
Open rhinoplasty may be right when you need a significant structural change. While it does leave a scar, Dr. Mabourakh expertly conceals it on the underside of the nose, so it’s hardly visible.
Is Rhinoplasty Right for You?
There are several key factors we consider during rhinoplasty assessment.
Personal Goals
The best candidates for rhinoplasty are people who are unhappy with the shape of their nose, experience breathing difficulties, or both.
Each reason is valid, and it’s also very common to want rhinoplasty for the dual benefits of better breathing and enhanced appearance. Dr. Mabourakh takes the time to understand your goals and can create an approach tailored to you.
For example, he’s an expert in ethnic rhinoplasty that seeks to preserve unique ethnic features while correcting nasal issues that patients are unhappy with.
Age
Patients for rhinoplasty must be adults who have finished growing. This helps ensure your nose won’t change later.
Health
You need to have good general health before scheduling your procedure.
Realistic Expectations
Another important aspect of rhinoplasty candidacy involves setting expectations. Patients who have realistic expectations for their surgery experience the best results. Dr. Mabourakh explains what you can expect and helps you establish realistic goals before surgery because patient satisfaction is a top priority.
Rhinoplasty Consultations in Folsom, CA
At Folsom Plastic Surgery, our team is happy to discuss your candidacy and help you create a plan to reach your goals. Phone our Folsom office at 916-984-8585 or call 209-464-5656 in Stockton to book your rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. Mabourakh.
