Rhinoplasty Sydney NSW

What is Rhinoplasty?

A nose job is a highly customisable procedure that can change your nose shape and breathing. Dr Turner will create a unique plan with your needs and wishes in mind.

When it comes to planning, it’s better to not go in with an exact nose in mind. While it can be great to show Dr Turner some celebrity noses that you like, it’s much more important to have a result that is 100% suited to your exact face shape.

Whether it’s nasal asymmetry, humps, or depressions in your nose, a top-nose surgery like rhinoplasty can fix it. You can increase or decrease the size of your nose or even resolve breathing issues with a nose job.

While it is a very common procedure, rhinoplasty is actually considered to be one of the most difficult types of plastic surgery. It’s a very intricate job and one small mistake can seriously alter your appearance. That is why it is absolutely essential to get a highly experienced plastic surgeon who is an expert in rhinoplasty.

During your consultation, you’ll get a crystal clear picture of what to expect from a nose job. The doctor will explain each aspect of the procedure and recovery. Best of all, thanks to 3D imaging technology, you can get a close-up view of what your potential new nose would look like on your face.

Why have a Rhinoplasty?

The importance of balance and proportions are more critical in rhinoplasty surgery than in any other area of aesthetic surgery, as no single feature affects the way you look quite as much as your nose. Rhinoplasty can have great results for not only your appearance but also your entire life. It can also help improve breathing difficulties and is a very popular facial plastic surgery.

Nose jobs, also known as rhinoplasty, are probably a lot more popular than you realise. In fact, it’s one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in Sydney and it can transform the look of your face in a matter of hours.

Far too many people spend a lifetime disliking the sight of their own face because of a minor issue with their nose. Rhinoplasty can help.

Benefits of Rhinoplasty

• Removal of a prominent hump and narrow the bony width at the bridge
• Refine the nasal tip
• Narrowing of the nasal base
• Reduce nostril width
• Correct asymmetry or deviations
• Relieve breathing problems

Using the 3D Vectra imaging system, patients will be able to see what changes are realistic and achievable. These simulations can often help patients describe the results they want and the changes they would like to avoid.

The operation can take between 3-4 hours and the patient is often fine to go home the same day. A small splint is required for a week to support and protect the bones while they set in their new position. Most bruising subsides 3-4 weeks post-surgery and most patients report a little pain and discomfort but this is easily controlled with pain medication. Although some results will be seen when the cast is removed, it takes about 12 months before the final result can be fully appreciated.

What can a Rhinoplasty do for me?

Rhinoplasty surgery is one of Dr Turner’s most rewarding and challenging procedures that he performs. Some of the many benefits of rhinoplasty surgery include:

• Balance the size of the nose with other facial features
• Modify the width of the nose at the bridge (bony)
• Improve the nasal profile (side view)
• Reduce dorsal humps or bony irregularities
• Contour a nasal tip that is too large, boxy, drooping or upturned
• Change the angle between the nose and the lips
• Correct asymmetry or deviations
• Fix a Deviated septum
• Narrow and reshape the nostrils
• Improve breathing problems

Rhinoplasty Before and After Photos

Click to See more Before and After Rhinoplasty Photos in Dr Turner’s Gallery

The information provided is for general purposes only, it is not intended to replace a professional consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon. Invasive procedures carry inherent risks and potential complications which will be discussed in detail. Results vary and should be used only as a guide as every client is unique, which is why a second opinion is advisable. Learn more about the risks of plastic surgery at https://drturner.com.au/patient-resources/risks-complications-of-surgery/

Am I suitable for Rhinoplasty Nose Surgery?

The best candidates for rhinoplasty are people looking for improvement, not perfection, in the way they look.
If you are considering rhinoplasty surgery, it is important that you are:

• Are at least 16 years old
• Have finished facial growth
• Are generally healthy
• Do not smoke
• Are seeking rhinoplasty for personal reasons, not pressure from others
• Have realistic goals for the procedure

Quick Facts About Rhinoplasty Surgery

About Rhinoplasty Surgery

Rhinoplasty surgery is performed under general anaesthesia in a fully accredited private hospital with the assistance of a qualified anaesthetist. You can expect the operation to take three to four hours and you are often fine to go home the same day.

After Dr Turner carefully makes the incisions to gain access to your nasal skeleton, the nasal hump is first removed by shaving down the cartilage and bone to give a straight dorsum on profile. It is usually necessary to fracture the nasal bones in a careful fashion to allow them to meet in the midline and create the new narrowed nasal dorsum. This also narrows the bony base of the nose at the bridge to enhance the frontal profile of the nose.

Next, the cartilage under the skin that shapes the tip of the nose is adjusted in size and shape to refine your nose to match your new profile. In some cases, an additional incision across the base of the nose at the nostrils is used to narrow the base of the nose. This incision is usually imperceptible once it has fully healed.

When surgery is complete, small dissolvable stitches are placed inside the nostrils and tapes and a splint is applied. A small splint is required for seven days to support and protect the bones while they are set in their new position. Frequently, internal silicone rubber nasal splints are used to ensure the lining of the nose sets correctly. This means you will most likely have to breathe through your mouth until they are removed.

Different Types of Nose Job

1. Reduction Rhinoplasty

Reduction Rhinoplasty aims to reduce the way a larger nose can dominate the facial profile and is the most common type of rhinoplasty requested by both men and women.

A mistake people often make is assuming that simply reducing the size of the nose will produce a positive outcome. It is important to appreciate that when the chin projection is insufficient, the profile seems to be dominated even by a small or average nose, but the solution may be to augment the chin and possibly do a smaller reduction or no reduction to the nose.

2. Tip Rhinoplasty

In some patients, only modification of the nasal tip and nostrils is desired. With many complain that their nasal tip is too bulbous or boxy in appearance, too projecting, too wide, over-rotated (turned up) or under-rotated (plunging nasal tip). In some cases, the muscles of the upper lip can also affect the appearance of the nasal tip with smiling.

Modification of the nasal tip can be achieved using suture techniques, cartilage grafting, and cartilage resection; often requiring multiple techniques used in combination to achieve the desired result. The exact method used is determined by a number of factors, such as the condition of the cartilage, the severity of the deformity, the thickness of the skin, and the relationship between the appearance of the nose and the face.

3. Augmentation Rhinoplasty (Ethnic Rhinoplasty)

Augmentation Rhinoplasty involves increasing the projection of the bridge and the tip of the nose, is more commonly requested by patients from ethnic groups that have a softer cartilage support to the nose and a less defined nasal bridge. This is frequently combined with alar reduction (reduce the width of nostrils) to give a more refined nasal projection.

Materials used to support the tip and augment the bridge can be artificial or taken from the patient’s own tissues (autologous bone or cartilage). The use of artificial implants for augmentation, while widely popular as it is a simpler procedure, also carries with them higher risks of infection and failure requiring revision. So in our practice, we prefer to use autologous cartilage as it has shows excellent long-term stability.

4. Revision Rhinoplasty

In a number of instances, the outcome of rhinoplasty is unsatisfactory as a result of technical errors, healing problems, or injuries after the first operation. While often the area of concern may seem minor, the undertaking of revision rhinoplasty cannot be underrated. Even a small correction requires a formal open rhinoplasty technique that is more complex to perform than the original surgery with a longer period of time to settle down postoperatively.

Revision rhinoplasty requires experience and dedication from your surgeon, as well as an understanding of the type of changes that the first operation would have created. Revision rhinoplasty often involves the use of grafts, commonly cartilage from inside the nose but also from other areas (rib, ear).

Different Nose Job Surgery Techniques

1. Closed Rhinoplasty Surgery

All incisions required to reshape the tip and bridge of the nose are placed inside the nostrils. As a result, there are generally no external scars.

2. Open Rhinoplasty Surgery

For an Open Rhinoplasty, in addition to the incisions inside the nostrils, there is a small incision placed on the columella – the small bridge of skin between the nostrils.

Many surgeons prefer this approach because it provides the best access to the underlying cartilage and bony elements of the nose to enable greater control for the delicate reshaping which is required in rhinoplasty surgery.

After your Rhinoplasty Surgery

The splint placed over the nose at surgery completion is generally worn for a week or so. You may also have internal nasal splints that need to be removed after five to seven days, which can make breathing through the nose difficult during this period.

You must not blow your nose for at least two weeks. You may clean the internal part of your nostrils to remove any crusting or blood clots using a little Vaseline or saline on a cotton bud. Avoid hitting or rubbing your nose and be very gentle washing your face.

External sutures (across the columella) are removed at five days post-op. Bruising is variable but always more evident in men than women. Most of the bruising subside in about 3-4 weeks and any remaining bruises can be covered with make-up after a week.

Patients report minor post-operative pain, which is treated with oral medication. You will be given a prescription for pain management and antibiotics. Have someone fill the prescription, drive you home and take care of you as you recover during the first few days after your surgery.

Some results will be seen when the cast is removed. However, it takes about a year before the final result can be fully appreciated. It is very normal for the tip of the nose to feel numb after surgery and recover as the nerve supply to the skin regenerates.

Contact lenses can be worn immediately, however, if you wear glasses they must not put pressure on your nose for the first 4-6 weeks.

2 years post-op Rhinoplasty with Dr Turner.

Recovering After a Rhinoplasty or Nose Job

Everyone has a slightly different rhinoplasty experience so you’ll want to listen to your doctor’s recommendations for your exact procedure.

Generally speaking, though, you can expect to wake up with a small splint on your nose. This will be in place for up to two weeks to ensure that your nose heals perfectly. Within the splint, you’ll also have a couple of tiny splints in your nostrils that you’ll have to keep in place for a week. Basically, this is all to say that you’ll want to plan on being home for about two weeks during the healing process.

People often ask me if nose jobs hurt. Fortunately, the answer is no. Nose jobs are pretty painless. The doctor will give you a pain relief pill for the first couple of days and then over-the-counter medicine will be more than enough to deal with any discomfort.

Another surprising thing about nose jobs is that it takes a while to see the results. The swelling slowly goes down over time and your new nose gradually takes its shape over the course of several months.

Funding Your Rhinoplasty

We can also provide information on a Rhinoplasty Payment Plan and medical finance, different methods of payment and whether a funding by Medicare rebate or Private Health Insurance subsidy would apply.

You may also be able to get funding from early release of your Super Fund.

Medical References – Further Reading

• WEBMD – Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Nose Surgery

Rhinoplasty FAQs – Nose Surgery Questions

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Is open or closed rhinoplasty better?

Open and closed rhinoplasty are two methods of performing the same surgery. While a closed rhinoplasty does not leave any visible scars, an open rhinoplasty leaves a small scar but will give your surgeon a better insight into what exactly is being done. Many surgeons prefer an open nose job.

Does rhinoplasty change your smile?

A rhinoplasty may change your smile because it changes the proportions of your face. In general, rhinoplasty does not address the lips in any way. Therefore, you should not be concerned about losing any of the beauty of your smile.

Does a nose job make your nose smaller?

Yes, a reduction rhinoplasty can make your nose smaller. A reductive nose job can make your nose slimmer, narrower, it can remove your dorsal hump, and it can also reduce the size of your tip and your nostrils.

What is the success rate of a nose job?

A rhinoplasty is a very common procedure with a high success rate. Around 90% of rhinoplasty patients are very satisfied with the results of their rhinoplasty. To minimise the risk of a failed rhinoplasty, always choose the best nose surgeon or plastic surgeon. Follow their specific recovery instructions for optimal results.

Thinking about getting a Rhinoplasty?

“A beautiful nose is a natural one that complements and fits harmoniously with your natural facial features and does not dominate the face” – Dr Scott Turner

Rhinoplasty or a ‘nose job’ as it is commonly known, is designed to improve nasal aesthetics, while preserving or improving nasal breathing. The importance of balance and proportions are more critical in rhinoplasty surgery than any other area of aesthetics surgery, as no single feature affects the way you look quite as much as your nose.

About Your Nose Job Consultation with Dr Turner

Firstly, you are fully informed of the normal surgery process, plus possible complications. After a thorough history and discussion about your desires, Dr Turner will examine you to assess if you are a good surgical candidate. The initial consultation is the ideal time for all your questions about your surgery to be answered as you have to be sure this surgery is for you.

Dr Turner begins all rhinoplasty consultations by asking what aspects of the nose they would like to improve or alter. It is important that you have a clear idea of what aspects of your nose you are concerned with and what you’re hoping to achieve with the procedure. Feel free to bring photographs of noses you admire.

In order to achieve harmony, Dr Turner performs a detailed assessment including frontal and lateral nasal views, tip position and shape and nasal width. An internal nasal examination assesses airway functionality. If your initial consultation reveals nasal blockage, breathing concerns or sinus problems, you may need to be evaluated with a CT scan of your nasal bones and sinuses.

We use the latest 3D imaging technology to help you see what changes are realistic and achievable. These simulations can often help patients describe the results they want and the changes they would like to avoid. You need to be aware, though, that a computer simulation is not a guarantee of the result, as each person’s tissues have their own healing pattern that may influence the outcome to some extent.

Once your initial rhinoplasty consultation is completed, you’ll receive a quote from our friendly practice manager including your costs for your surgery, anaesthetic and hospital stay. Deposit details will also be provided so that you can confirm your surgery date once you’re ready to proceed. Once confirmed, you’ll receive a consent form and hospital admission paperwork to complete and will be guided and supported in the lead-up to your procedure date.