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Rhinoplasty Chicago

The nose is a very central and prominent feature of the face. This is why having disproportions in the nose can really affect an individual’s self-image and confidence. Additionally, patients can experience breathing problems caused by an uneven nasal structure. In both of these instances, having surgery performed with Dr. Clark Schierle may improve these concerns.

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“Great overall experience! Dr. Schierle, Kendall, Monica, and the staff walked me through everything and saw to my every concern when consulting for a rhinoplasty/septoplasty. I could not be more pleased with results. Dr. Schierle did an outstanding job with everything. I feel so much more confident in my appearance and it’s all thanks to him and his practice.”

- Madeline B.

What Is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a procedure that can change the appearance of your nose by altering the size and shape surgically. Rhinoplasty procedures can also improve the internal structure of the nose allowing for improved breathing.

Nasal surgery can have transformative results for the patient. It can reduce or increase the overall size of the nose, remove a hump, decrease the span of the nostrils, alter the bridge or tip of the nose, change the angle between the upper lip and nose, or correct nasal deformities or structural abnormalities that cause breathing problems. If you have breathing problems, surgery of the nose is considered reconstructive and may be covered by insurance.

Am I a candidate for rhinoplasty?

Am I a candidate for rhinoplasty?

If you dislike the appearance of your nose you may consider rhinoplasty. This procedure can change the shape and appearance of the nose, while also improving breathing difficulty or a deviated septum.

Benefits of Nose Surgery

Benefits of Nose Surgery

While some rhinoplasty procedures are performed for cosmetic reasons, they can also reduce breathing problems. Having the rhinoplasty procedure has the following benefits: Remove nose hump, Alter bridge or tip of nose, Improve structures for breathing, Increase confidence.

Open Rhinoplasty vs. Closed Rhinoplasty

Surgery of the nose can be accomplished either using a closed procedure (where incisions are made inside the nose and are hidden) or using an open procedure (where an incision is made across the narrow strip of tissue that separates the nostrils). The chosen approach depends on your specific desires and your surgeon.

Recovery after Rhinoplasty

Recovery after Rhinoplasty

After the rhinoplasty surgery, a nose splint will support and protect your nose while it heals. There will be some swelling near the area after the surgery, which will subside in time. Keeping your head elevated while sleeping is recommended while recovering from the rhinoplasty. Avoid any strenuous activity for the first few weeks and make sure not to bump your nose on anything.

Rhinoplasty surgery can make your breathing worse before it gets better, but most often that is only for the first few days. After the surgery, you may feel stuffy or have a headache, but often this can be controlled with non-narcotic pain medication. We usually describe the downtime as about one week, as that is when you will see us in the office for your splint to be removed. The majority of the bruising should resolve within the first week or two.

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Will I have scarring after rhinoplasty?

If we decide that you will require an open rhinoplasty, you will have a small scar at the base of the nose. This scar heals very quickly and is barely visible. Other scarring will be inside the nose and not seen.

If you had work on your nasal dorsum, we will place a Denver splint on afterwards. This splint will be removed in the office 5-7 days after your procedure.

Internal splinting is rarely used in our practice. However, we may decide to place internal splints if we feel the internal structures of the nose need to be better stabilized. These will be removed at your first post op visit.

Bruising is common around the eyes for 7-14 days following your rhinoplasty procedure.

The nose can take 6 months to 1 year to heal due to microscopic swelling that can occur. You will have several follow up appointments scheduled to ensure that you are healing accordingly.

YES! We offer the Vectra 3D imaging platform that can help you visualize your rhinoplasty results. Once you have a surgical date, we will schedule a pre-operative visit where where we will finalize your surgical plan through the 3D imaging platform.

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