Rhinoplasty (Nose) Surgery in Seattle and Bellevue

Patients seek Nasal Surgery, or Rhinoplasty, for several reasons. They may seek to alter their noses to a more pleasing shape, correct the result of an injury, or correct obstructed breathing. The aging nose can also be altered to help rejuvenate a patient's face. Young persons must be about fifteen before nasal surgery can be performed.

Dr. Alex Sobel has performed thousands of successful facial surgeries including rhinoplasty surgery. The patient's age, skin type, nose shape and structure are carefully examined at a consultation with the surgeon. Photographs are taken and studied and a specific procedure is designed for each individual's case. Dr. Sobel will explain how nasal bone and cartilage can be sculpted to reshape the nose.

The rhinoplasty surgery takes place in Dr. Sobel's own surgical suite in Bellevue, Washington which is AAAHC accredited for maximum safety and hygiene. Patients receive IV sedation. Incisions are usually made inside the nose where they are invisible. Underlying cartilage and bone are then removed or rearranged to provide a newly shaped structure. A splint is placed on the nose to protect it for about five days. Packing may be used inside the nose to stabilize the structure. Bruising and swelling can be reduced by cold compresses. It is important that all follow-up exams are kept to assure proper healing.

Recovery time is approximately one week. Nose surgery can vastly improve the appearance of the entire face. The size and shape of the nose impacts the attractiveness of a person more than any other feature.

Dr. Sobel has done many thousands of facial surgeries including nose surgery. If you have been considering rhinoplasty in Seattle or Bellevue, trust the experience of Dr. Alex Sobel