Category Archives: Functional Rhinoplasty

Advanced digital imaging is a valuable tool to use before getting a rhinoplasty. Here’s what you need to know before your surgery and before imaging your future rhinoplasty.  Rhinoplasty Digital Imaging Computer imaging software makes it possible to visualize rhinoplasty results better. The rhinoplasty digital imaging software scans your face to map out a 3-dimensional image. By creating this digital map, the program creates a model of how you would look after specific procedures. Seeing your potential “after” picture before getting the surgery is a great way to determine what adjustments are right for you. The surgeon can sit with…

Nose jobs for men can accomplish the same goals as a nose job for women. Straightening, shaping and resizing a nose with rhinoplasty is a common practice among both genders.

Constantly feeling ‘stuffed up’ at night? While this can be a symptom of a known issue, continual breathing problems could be a sign of ongoing nasal dysfunction.

Learn how to manage your rhinoplasty aftercare safely with helpful tips from expert rhinoplasty surgeon Dr. Richard Rival.

Rhinoplasty is usually an outpatient procedure, on average the surgery lasts about 2 hours and the patient may expect to stay in the surgical facility for a few hours after surgery.  Most patients find the recovery period to be better than expected. There is always some facial pressure, nasal congestion and swelling.  Bruising is variable between patients. Patients recovering from rhinoplasty typically need 2 weeks for bruising and swelling to go down. Again, this can vary on the patient. While most patients can work from home after a few days, the average “social downtime” is 10 – 14 days. With…