Rhinoplasty – Charlotte, NC

Rhinoplasty of the past

The history of rhinoplasty is long, but not pleasant to read about. Ancient Egyptian doctors could rebuild the nose, to help thieves whose noses had been cut off. In India in the 6^th century B.C., skin from foreheads was used to rebuild noses. The method of sewing skin from elsewhere in the body onto the nose was also used in 16^th-century Europe to repair damage from syphilis. In that case, it was sometimes the arm that provided the skin, which meant the unfortunate patients had to have their arms sewn to their face until the graft took.

Note that all of these methods were intended to provide a more or less acceptable repair to catastrophic mutilation. It was not until anesthetics came along in the nineteenth that it became possible to use rhinoplasty to make a perfectly functional nose look better.

Charlotte’s most experienced rhinoplasty surgeon

Dr. Sean Freeman is Charlotte’s best rhinoplasty surgeon. He has been certified by two different surgery boards, the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has devoted himself to facial plastic surgery, including nose jobs, since 1988. Many of his patients have already gotten nose jobs from other surgeons and come to him for revision rhinoplasty to get the results they really wanted. If you live in or near Charlotte NC and want a nose job, improve your chances of success by making an appointment or scheduling an online consultation with the best rhinoplasty surgeon in the area today.

Rhinoplasty – Charlotte, NC

The many different types of nose

With the nose right in the center of the face, it can make the difference between being shy and being confident. But its role is to complement the other features instead of drawing attention away from them. What people generally want from a nose job is a nose that is not too big, not too small, and seems right for the face.

There was a time when cosmetic surgeons would just give their patients a straight “ski-slope” nose whether it suited their face or not. Modern cosmetic surgeons are, or should, taking into account the proportions of the face and the standards of beauty within the patient’s community. A study published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery found that about 3.3 percent of rhinoplasties need revision — that’s about one in thirty. According to the Web site Real Self, 89% of those who rated their nose jobs in the last two years said that they were worth it. This is an amazingly good track record, when you remember that over a hundred thousand people in America get nose jobs every year.

Charlotte’s most experienced rhinoplasty surgeon

Dr. Sean Freeman is Charlotte’s best rhinoplasty surgeon, certified by two different surgery boards. Since 1988 he has done only facial plastic surgery, including nose jobs. Many of his patients come to him for revision rhinoplasty. If you live in or near Charlotte and are looking for a nose job, schedule your appointment or online consultation with Charlotte’s most experienced rhinoplasty surgeon today today.

Rhinoplasty – Charlotte, NC

What makes a nose masculine or feminine

One request plastic surgeons sometimes get is for a nose job to make the nose look more “masculine” or “feminine.” This may seem strange, but if you’ve ever thought your own nose looks too heavy or too delicate, you’ll understand. Male skin tends to be a little bit thicker and more oily than female skin. This blunts some of the sharp angles and give the nose a less delicate appearance, which makes it harder for a surgeon to achieve precise results. The bridge of a man’s nose is usually straighter and more prominent than a woman’s. But it takes an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who has worked on thousands of different faces and has a strong enough sense of these differences to perform a nose job in just such a way that most people would say it gives the impression of being more masculine or feminine.

Charlotte’s most experienced rhinoplasty surgeon

Dr. Sean Freeman is Charlotte’s best rhinoplasty surgeon. He’s been certified by two different surgery boards, the American Board of Otolaryngology (head and neck surgery) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Since 1988 he has done nothing but facial plastic surgery, including nose jobs. Many of his patients have already had rhinoplasty done by other surgeons, and come to him for revision rhinoplasty to get the results they really wanted. If you need rhinoplasty, schedule your appointment today or ask for online consultation to get a discount on the fee.

Rhinoplasty – Charlotte, NC

Be ready to spend money

Don’t go abroad to have rhinoplasty done cheap. People who’ve gone to Thailand for rhinoplasty and gotten bad results have been unable to successfully sue for damages. Also, revision rhinoplasty is more complicated than regular rhinoplasty, just as expensive, and you’ll have to wait at least a year after the original surgery. That’s a long time to be stuck with a nose that looks worse than before. Done by an expert in an American operating room, rhinoplasty is one of the safer surgeries. About ninety percent of those who get it are happy with the results, and only about one in thirty need revision.

A month before surgery, you should have a talk with your surgeon about what you want and what you’re hoping the surgery will accomplish. Two weeks before surgery, ask your surgeon if there are any medications you should be taking, and tell him or her about those you already take. At least one day before surgery, buy lip balm and beverages and cut back on salt.

After surgery, you’ll be breathing through your mouth, so you should use the lip balm and beverages to keep your lips and mouth moisturized. Don’t do heavy exercise or wear pullover garments.

Charlotte’s best rhinoplasty surgeon

Dr. Sean Freeman is Charlotte’s top rhinoplasty surgeon, certified by two different surgery boards. He has done only facial plastic surgery, including nose jobs, since 1988. If you live in or near Charlotte and want a nose job, schedule your appointment or online consultation today.