Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty) in Lafayette | J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS

Understanding Rhinoplasty in Lafayette

The nose is the central facial feature, requiring precise aesthetic balance. Rhinoplasty allows patients from Baton Rouge to Alexandria, LA to achieve a more proportional and attractive nose without compromising natural facial character.

Benefits of Rhinoplasty

• Improved facial profile
• Refined nose size and shape
• Enhanced tip projection
• Balanced nostril symmetry
• Potential breathing function improvement

Surgical Techniques

Open Technique

The open technique involves strategic incisions inside and across the columella, providing comprehensive nasal structure access for extensive reshaping.

Closed Technique

Closed rhinoplasty utilizes internal nostril incisions, ideal for patients requiring minimal nasal correction with reduced external scarring.

Procedure Cost in Lafayette

Rhinoplasty procedures typically start around $8,500, with final costs varying based on individual anatomical requirements and surgical complexity.

Recovery Expectations

Most patients return to work within a week, with initial nose shape changes becoming evident within two to three weeks. Continued subtle refinement may occur over several years post-surgery.

Areas Served

• Lafayette
• Baton Rouge
• Alexandria
• Lake Charles

For more information about Rhinoplasty in Lafayette, submit an enquiry to J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS.