Rhinoplasty

Nose Reshaping Surgery at a Glance

A well-proportioned, symmetrical nose is central to facial harmony. If you're unhappy with a nose you feel is too large or wide for your face, or you would like to correct a prominent bump or refine the nasal tip, rhinoplasty can help you get a nose that enhances your natural features.

Quick facts about rhinoplasty:

• Rhinoplasty can reshape the bridge & nasal tip or even help correct breathing problems
• Most patients return to work or school about 1 week after surgery
• The cost of rhinoplasty in Charlotte typically ranges from $7,000 to $12,000
• Rhinoplasty was the 2nd most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the U.S. for 2013

Reshaping the Nose with Rhinoplasty

A beautifully shaped, proportional nose rarely gets noticed, but it can make all the difference in bringing out your natural beauty. How? By helping to achieve facial harmony.

When your facial features are in balance and complement one another, that is facial harmony. Nasal surgery, or rhinoplasty, is one of the most common procedures performed to achieve facial harmony, and when approached with a personalized vision and current techniques, rhinoplasty offers highly satisfying results.

Dr. Ditesheim’s approach to rhinoplasty

Each rhinoplasty procedure is different. The needs of a person with breathing difficulties may be vastly different than that of a person who is interested in reshaping their nose.

Dr. Jeffrey Ditesheim will listen to what you want, designing a treatment plan to achieve your desired results and enhance your naturally attractive features.

Computer Morphing Lets You Preview Your New Look

What if you’re not sure exactly how to describe what you want your nose to look like? If you’re like many of our patients, you’d know it when you see it. During your consultation, Dr. Ditesheim will take digital photos of your profile, “morphing” your nose on the screen based on your desired changes.

Our patients have found this incredibly helpful, as they can feel confident about what surgery can achieve for them.

What changes to my nose can I make with rhinoplasty?

Nose reshaping is a highly individualized surgery, and can work to make a number of different changes. Dr. Ditesheim will listen carefully to your concerns and explain what different approaches can achieve for you.

Rhinoplasty can achieve excellent results for the following:

• Bringing the nose into better proportion with the rest of the face
• Straightening a prominent bump or crooked nasal tip
• Reducing or improving the shape of the nasal tip
• Improving symmetry following injury
• Improving the results of a previous rhinoplasty with another surgeon

These are just a few of the common goals we help patients achieve; if you are unhappy with your nose for another reason, we can help you learn about your options to make the changes you want.

Preparing for your nose surgery

Dr. Ditesheim and his experienced staff will provide you with pre-surgical information that includes guidelines about drinking, smoking and avoiding certain vitamins and medications.

Dr. Ditesheim’s caring staff has a wealth of experience in preparing families for the rhinoplasty recovery process and ensuring a predictable, smooth process.

Rhinoplasty surgery details

Nasal procedures are tailored to the individual facial structures and your personal goals. This creates differences in rhinoplasty surgery times to range from 2 to 5 hours. The cosmetic surgery procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis, with the patient under general anesthesia administered by a board-certified physician anesthesiologist to ensure the highest level of safety.

Your procedure will be performed in our on-site AAAASF (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) accredited surgical suite for your comfort and privacy.

Is nose reshaping surgery right for me?

Whether you are unhappy with the proportion, angle, tip or other specific features of your nose, or you have experienced changes due to injuries, nasal surgery can address what you wish to improve and allow you to put a naturally beautiful, proportionate face forward.

If any of the following describe you, we encourage you to come in for a consultation to discuss your options for nose reshaping:

• You feel like your nose is out of proportion with the rest of your face.
• You have difficulty breathing, due to a previous trauma to the face.
• You are in good physical health and have realistic expectations.

How much does a rhinoplasty cost in Charlotte?

Nose surgery is a highly individualized procedure; the exact cost can only be determined in consultation with Dr. Ditesheim. Typical costs include surgeon’s fees, anesthesiologist fees, and operating room costs. The total price will vary depending on the complexity of the procedure. We offer several convenient options for payment & financing.