RHINOPLASTY IN CHARLOTTE
Learn more about getting a Rhinoplasty in Charlotte NC
Nose jobs or Rhinoplasty- it’s an important decision. Your nose is one of your most prominent features, so feeling unhappy with the way that it looks can have a significant impact on your self-confidence. If you’re ready to improve the appearance of your nose, you may be a candidate for rhinoplasty. Dr. Sean Freeman has been specializing in facial plastic surgery since 1988. His exceptional surgical results are proof that education, experience, and specialization are “must-haves” for your nose job procedure.
Nose surgery patients will need to wait until their nose is fully developed before undergoing rhinoplasty. Generally, this is around age 14 to 16 for females and 16 to 18 for males. Since Dr. Freeman specializes in facial aesthetics, he sees an unusually large number of patients who have had a nose job performed by other physicians in North Carolina and throughout the Southeast and who are seeking improvement. Revision rhinoplasty (secondary rhinoplasty) is generally performed using an open rhinoplasty approach.
Dr. Freeman is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who draws patients for rhinoplasty from Columbia and Greenville, SC, and throughout the Southeast. Request your consultation online to receive $25 off your consultation fee or call Dr. Freeman’s office at (704) 543-1110.
The Procedure
In most cases, your rhinoplasty will be performed in the comfortable, private, state-of-the-art operative suite at The Center for Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery. During the rhinoplasty procedure, the cartilage and bone that form the structure of the nose will be altered or augmented, usually through incisions made inside the nose. If additional incisions are needed, they will be positioned in the nostril crease or along the columella that separates the nostrils. For more in-depth details on the rhinoplasty procedure, please see our Rhinoplasty Techniques page.
In the vast majority of patients, no nasal packing is used. Most patients experience moderate bruising for a week to 10 days after surgery. Skin numbness after rhinoplasty may occur but is usually temporary. Most of Dr. Freeman’s patients return to a normal schedule one week after surgery. Swelling can last a number of weeks, and very minor swelling can continue for several months.
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Rhinoplasty, past and present
The history of rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty is one of the most common forms of plastic surgery, and it is also one of the oldest. The first nose jobs known to history were performed in India in the sixth century B.C. and involved reshaping skin from the cheek of the...
Rhinoplasty for different types of nose
The many different kinds of nose The nose is an essential feature of the face. It’s right in the center, where its size and shape can make the difference between being shy about your appearance and being confident. And yet the nose itself is less often remarked upon...
Understanding the rhinoplasty process
How rhinoplasty is done One of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery is rhinoplasty or a nose job. If you live in the Charlotte area, are less than satisfied with the way your nose looks, and are considering surgery to correct it, it may help to understand the...
Rhinoplasty a popular form of cosmetic surgery
Rhinoplasty is popular After eyelid surgery, the most popular form of facial plastic surgery is rhinoplasty or the nose job — and it is at this time of year when such surgery is most sought after. Requests for facial plastic surgery increase by 25 percent from...
The long history of rhinoplasty
The distant past of rhinoplasty The history of rhinoplasty is very long, but not very pleasant to read about in detail. The medical practices of bygone centuries tend to be rather horrifying, and this is certainly true of the early nose job. Ancient Egyptian doctors...
Getting a teenager a nose job
If your son or daughter wants a nose job If your son or daughter wants a nose job or rhinoplasty, the first question is — are they old enough? No matter how uncomfortable a teenager is with his or her features, surgery should be avoided until his or her features have...
Surgery can make your nose look masculine or feminine
People who want male or female noses People come to a rhinoplasty surgeon wanting all sorts of changes. Sometimes they want a slightly shorter or smaller nose. It’s common to want a deviated septum or nasal hump straightened out, or a nose given better symmetry, and...
Finding the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Charlotte
Planning your rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty, or the nose job, is one of the most common forms of plastic surgery — and with good reason. The nose is at the center of the face and is one of its most noticeable features. A damaged or misshapen nose can severely impact your...
Rhinoplasty and the male and female nose
What makes a nose masculine or feminine One request that rhinoplasty surgeons sometimes get is for a patient’s nose to look more “masculine” or “feminine.” If you don’t spend a lot of time looking at other people’s noses, this may seem strange, but if you have ever...
Don’t get cheap when it comes to surgery on your face
Don’t go for the cheapest option If you’re thinking about going abroad to have a nose job done cheaply, think about not doing that instead. People who’ve gone to Thailand for rhinoplasty and gotten bad results have been unable to successfully sue for damages. (If...
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The staff at The Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery is informative, kind and caring about the tiniest concerns…
From the very first consultation, I trusted Dr. Freeman and his staff. His technical skills and abilities are amazing…