Rhinoplasty in San Francisco - Dr. Kenneth Bermudez
Serving East Bay Area & San Jose
Nose reshaping, medically known as rhinoplasty, can make a significant difference in the balance of the facial features and help patients who feel self-conscious about the shape of their nose. By performing rhinoplasty in San Francisco, Dr. Kenneth Bermudez can decrease or increase the size of the nose, reduce the bridge or tip of the nose, and even change the shape of the nostrils. Rhinoplasty is a special focus of Dr. Kenneth Bermudez, and he boasts a large number of San Francisco rhinoplasty patients who are extremely satisfied with their results. If you would like to learn how rhinoplasty can help you achieve your aesthetic dreams, please read on.
The Rhinoplasty Procedure
Candidates for rhinoplasty should be at least 16 years old and have realistic expectations for the outcome of the surgery. During the rhinoplasty procedure, Dr. Kenneth Bermudez makes incisions either along the outside or inside of the nostrils. These incisions are very discreet, and there should be no visible scarring. Then, Dr. Bermudez separates the nasal bone and cartilage and reshapes them in accordance with the desired outcome. The incisions are then closed, and a splint is applied to the area so that the nose will retain its new shape. Sometimes, pieces of gauze must be packed into the nostrils for a short time in order to keep the septum in place and to control any residual bleeding. A rhinoplasty procedure typically takes about one to two hours to complete and can be performed on an outpatient basis.
Rhinoplasty Recovery
Patients can expect swelling, bruising, and some bleeding to be present after rhinoplasty surgery, and the head will need to be elevated for the first day following the procedure. Pain and discomfort can be managed with medication. Nasal packing is generally removed after a few days, and the splint and stitches are typically removed one to two weeks after surgery. Most of our San Francisco / East Bay Area rhinoplasty patients can return to normal daily routines about a week after their rhinoplasty procedures.
Rhinoplasty Risks
Although problems with rhinoplasty surgery are rare, they can occur. Risks associated with the procedure include:
- Blood collecting under the skin (hematoma)
- Excessive bleeding
- Numbness
- Scarring at the base of the nose
- Bursting of small blood vessels on the skin's surface
- Permanent nerve damage
- Under- or over-correction, requiring secondary (revision) rhinoplasty
- Reaction to anesthesia
- Infection
Patients must also keep in mind that the desired effects of a rhinoplasty procedure may not be visible for weeks, and the final result can take 6 to 12 months to appear. Dr. Kenneth Bermudez will explain all the aspects of rhinoplasty and what you can expect during recovery in your initial rhinoplasty consultation at our San Francisco plastic surgery practice.
Rhinoplasty Benefits
Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that can significantly improve the look of a patient's face to meet his or her aesthetic goals. Some of the benefits of rhinoplasty include:
- Better balance of facial features
- Correcting damage caused to the nose from an injury
- Restored symmetry
- Decreased or increased nose size
- Easier breathing through the nose
- Deviated septum relief
Rhinoplasty can solve a host of nasal problems, both aesthetic and functional. It is a procedure that has been proven effective and satisfactory many times over, and one that Dr. Kenneth Bermudez has made a special focus at his practice.
Contact Your San Francisco Face Lift Surgeon
As a leading San Francisco nose surgeon, Dr. Kenneth Bermudez has helped numerous patients improve both their appearance and self-confidence through advanced rhinoplasty procedures. In order to achieve a more harmonious facial appearance, he sometimes recommends that patients combine rhinoplasty with other procedures, such as eyelid surgery, brow lift or ear surgery in San Francisco. In addition, Dr. Bermudez is renowned as a gifted San Francisco facelift surgeon who can help patients achieve a rejuvenated yet natural-looking facial appearance. To learn more about these procedures and how they can help you achieve your aesthetic goals, please contact the offices of Dr. Kenneth Bermudez today.
Please contact our rhinoplasty and facelift surgeon in the San Francisco Bay Area to schedule a consultation.
Kenneth Bermudez
525 Spruce St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: (415) 668-2122
Fax: (415) 668-0818
