Rhinoplasty Specialist

Southwest Plastic Surgery Center

Plastic Surgeon located in Dallas, Mesquite, TX

Rhinoplasty can improve the appearance and proportion of your face. At Southwest Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. Rodriguez offers rhinoplasty options for patients in and around Mesquite and Dallas, Texas.

Rhinoplasty Q & A

What Is Rhinoplasty or Nose Reshaping?

Rhinoplasty is the technical term used for a “nose job.” It is used to shape, mold, or form the structure of the nose to make it fit the face in a more symmetrical way. The process alters the nose, reducing or increasing the overall size, removing a hump, changing the angle between the nose and the upper lip, changing the shape of the tip or the bridge, or narrowing the span of the nostrils. Some patients opt to have rhinoplasty to fix breathing problems.

What Happens During Surgery?

General anesthesia or a combination of local anesthesia and sedation will be used for nose job incisions made either within the nose or on both the inside of the nose and one small cut under the tip of the nose. The skin will then be separated from the bone and cartilage, which can then allow the nose to be sculpted to the desired shape. Afterward, the skin is redraped over the new framework, and the incisions are closed.

What Happens After Nose Job Surgery?

At the conclusion of the procedure, a numbing agent may be used to keep you feeling pain-free. A splint will be applied to the nose for one week to allow proper healing. The nose will be noticeably swollen for several days, and there will be some bruising as well. It may take up to a year or even longer before all minor traces of swelling disappear, but the nose will definitely look better by the time the splint comes off after surgery. Many patients experience increased confidence following rhinoplasty because the nose plays such a prominent role in the appearance of the face, a nose job can often have a dramatic effect on the appearance of the entire face.

Insurance

Dr. Alfredo Rodriguez accepts most Health Plans and is recognized as a preferred provider for most major Insurance. If your patient’s Insurance Provider is not listed, he or she may still be covered. You may check with their insurance company for the latest information about their coverage or call our office and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Accountable Health Plans of America PPO
Aetna PPO
Beech Street PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO Only
Broadspire
Coventry Health Care
First Health
Foremost
Golden Rule
Great West
Guardian
Health Choice
HealthSmart Preferred Care
Humana Choice Care
Humana Military
Integrated Health Plan