Nasal Surgery in Kelowna
Nose reshaping surgery, also known as rhinoplasty, improves the appearance and proportion of the nose, enhancing facial harmony.
Reshape your nose to flatter your face
Rhinoplasty can improve the appearance and proportion of the nose and may also correct impaired breathing caused by structural abnormalities in the nose. Rhinoplasty can change the size of the nose in relation to the other facial structures.
Changes can be made to nose width, the bridge of the nose, the profile, visible humps or depressions, the size and shape of the nasal tip, and nasal asymmetry and deviation. Chin surgery is sometimes recommended alongside rhinoplasty to achieve facial balance.
Nasal Surgery: the procedure, results and recovery
The procedure
Nasal surgery is performed either as a closed procedure, where incisions are hidden inside the nose, or an open procedure, where an incision is made across the columella, the narrow strip of tissue that separates the nostrils. The soft tissues covering the nose are gently raised so the structure of the nose can be reshaped, then re-draped before the incisions are closed.
Additional incisions may be placed in the natural creases of the nostrils to alter their size. The operation requires general anaesthesia and is performed on a day care basis.
Results
Internal and external splints may be used to protect the nose for the first week. While initial swelling subsides within a few weeks, it may take up to a year for your new nasal contour to fully refine.
Recovery
You will be given specific instructions on caring for the surgical site and medications to aid healing. Initial bruising and swelling subside after 10 to 14 days.
Before undergoing any cosmetic surgical procedure, consult with your physician and your plastic surgeon to determine if cosmetic surgery is an appropriate choice for you.
Nasal Surgery results
Before and after photos of a nasal surgery patient of Dr. Peterson.
Results may vary. Every patient is different; photos are shown for general information and are not a guarantee of your outcome.
Dr. Brian D. Peterson
BSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Board-certified plastic surgeon
- Founder and Medical Director, Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
- Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
- Fellowship Director, Aesthetic & Breast Surgery, UBC
- Past President, Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2007)
Dr. Brian D. Peterson entered his specialty practice in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Kelowna in 1992, after fellowship training in breast and aesthetic surgery. The primary focus of his practice is aesthetic cosmetic plastic surgery, and he lectures internationally.
Dr. Peterson and his team are dedicated to an exceptional standard of patient education and care. No matter the scale of your cosmetic goals, each case is treated with an extraordinary level of dedication and attention to detail.
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