Rhinoplasty

Your nose sits in the middle of your face so if it’s out of proportion by being either too big or too small, it can adversely affect the harmony of your facial features. Add to this the fact that many people suffer from a nose that doesn’t function properly, and you can see why rhinoplasty is one of our most common plastic surgery procedures.

Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of either the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. While many rhinoplasties are performed because the patient only desires improved appearance, there are also those who suffer from poor nasal function caused by deformities on the inside of the nose that impair breathing, causing headaches and sinus troubles.

Rhinoplasty entails either removing bone or cartilage when there’s too much present or else adding bone or cartilage when there’s not enough. The nose is then repositioned, and shaped to correct the deformity, and the skin is allowed to redrape over this new framework, resulting in the nose’s new appearance. Typically, rhinoplasty renders excellent results with no external scarring, and while the greatest number are performed in the younger age groups, excellent results can also be obtained by patients in their fifties, sixties and beyond.

Here at Alford Facial Plastic Surgery in Houston, Dr. Alford uses advanced technology computer imaging which allows you to actually “see” the possible results of your surgery, giving you the opportunity to provide feedback as to what you like and dislike. This amazing educational tool enables both you and Dr. Alford to clearly understand the realistic possibilities of your nasal surgery, and to become equal partners in your care.

Dr. Alford’s goal with his rhinoplasty patients is to produce a nose that appears natural, functions properly and is in balance with the rest of the face. Rhinoplasty requires a high degree of artistry on the part of the surgeon, but the results are also limited by certain elements out of the surgeon’s control such as facial contour and shape, skin texture and thickness, the inclination of the chin, lips and forehead, and the depth of the angle between the forehead and the nose. In some cases, it might be necessary to augment the chin or perform some additional surgery to achieve your desired facial balance and symmetry. This is something that Dr. Alford will discuss with you in detail during your consultation.

Call today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Eugene Alford: 713-532-3223

Before & After Rhinoplasty Photos