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Arizona Rhinoplasty Surgery
"The three dimensional nature of the nose and its central place in the face draws the eyes to it when we meet people."
- Dr. Nelson
A central focus of the face, the nose is often one of the first features that others notice upon meeting. For many, a nose that is too large or too small can cause the face to look unbalanced with the rest of the face. In order to help individuals achieve a more proportionate structure, Jeffrey Nelson, M.D., F.A.C.S. offers nose surgery at his Tucson, AZ practice. Rhinoplasty can help you achieve the aesthetic results you desire, and with Dr. Nelson's welcoming and humorous personality, you will be at ease throughout your stay with us.
Rhinoplasty - Nose Surgery
Surgery that reshapes the nose is called Rhinoplasty. The three dimensional nature of the nose and its central place in the face, draws the eyes to it when we meet people. For some, the nose is either too small or too large to be in balance with the facial contours. Through a small incision at the base of the nose or incisions inside the nose, bone and cartilage can be tailored or grafts placed to create the desired contour.
If incisions are only inside the nose, the procedure is called a “closed rhinoplasty”. A small incision hidden on the midline tissue of the nose (columella) carved inside the nose is an “open rhinoplasty”. Open rhinoplasty can provide the greatest precision in contouring the nose.
Dr. Nelson will also assess the balance of your chin with your nose. On occasion, the nose appears large due to an under projecting chin and a chin implant or neck liposuction may help balance your facial contours.
Recovering from Rhinoplasty Surgery
While the primary recovery from a rhinoplasty is one week to ten days, the nose will continue to change slowly as swelling resolves over many months. While no surgeon can guarantee an exact result to the patient, rhinoplasty is one setting where computer imaging can be very beneficial for the patient to explain their desires to the surgeon and for the surgeon to represent potential results.
In addition to primary and/or secondary rhinoplasty, patients often opt to undergo complementary facial procedures. Some of the most commonly combined procedures include facelift surgery ("rhytidectomy"), chin implant surgery ("chin augmentation"), and/or neck liposuction ("lipoplasty"). Dr. Nelson will discuss your options with you during your visit.
To see examples of results achieved by our plastic surgeon, be sure to view be before and after rhinoplasty photos. Additional patient results are available to view during your appointment.
Highly Qualified Rhinoplasty Doctor
Dr. Nelson has more than 20 years of experience. He is the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Northwest Hospital, and was the Medical Director of St. Mary's Burn and Wound Program. Dr. Nelson is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), as well as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). He was also a staff plastic surgeon at University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where he helped train other surgeons in the art of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Furthermore, our rhinoplasty specialist has written three book chapters, published several articles regarding plastic surgery, and lectured on plastic surgery issues both nationally and internationally.
To learn more about rhinoplasty in Arizona with Dr. Nelson, you may schedule an initial consultation by calling (520) 575-8400 or filling out a contact form.
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