Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty) in Oakland, CA | Plastic Surgery - Michael G. Cedars, MD, FACS, Inc.

Rhinoplasty Candidacy: Understanding Your Candidacy

Rhinoplasty is an ideal procedure for individuals dissatisfied with their nasal appearance or experiencing breathing difficulties. Key considerations for candidacy include:

• Age range typically 14-16 years (after facial growth completion)
• Skin thickness impacts surgical outcomes
• Recommended before age 35 for optimal adaptation

Potential Nasal Modifications

Rhinoplasty can address multiple aesthetic and functional concerns, including:

• Removing nasal bridge bumps
• Straightening crooked nasal structures
• Reshaping nasal tip size and proportions

Surgical Procedure Details

Plastic Surgery - Michael G. Cedars, MD, FACS, Inc. performs rhinoplasty under general anesthesia with a board-certified physician anesthesiologist. The surgical approach involves precise techniques to modify nasal architecture.

Surgical Techniques

• Internal nasal incisions
• Potential small external incision between nostrils
• Cartilage and bone reshaping
• Bone repositioning

Rhinoplasty Recovery Overview

Recovery expectations include:

• Potential nasal packing and external splint
• Prescription pain management
• Return to light activities within 10-14 days

For more information about Rhinoplasty in Oakland, CA, submit an enquiry to Plastic Surgery - Michael G. Cedars, MD, FACS, Inc.