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Rhinoplasty Technique

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Like so many other men and women in La Jolla and San Diego considering rhinoplasty (nose surgery), you need a plastic surgeon who's extremely experienced and ultimately artistic to perform your nose job; one who's willing to devote the necessary time to educate you about his or her surgical technique; one who will honestly inform you of the risks and complications; and, one who's frank with his San Diego patients about what to expect when recovering from nose surgery.

You've come to the right place. Visit with triple board certified plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS when you request a Complimentary Consultation online.

In La Jolla and San Diego, nose surgery techniques can differ from one plastic surgeon to another. With that said, most perform the facial rejuvenating procedure in the following manner:

  • Incisions are either made on the inside of your nostril (closed rhinoplasty) or on the outside, under the nose (open rhinoplasty)
  • Dr. Chaffoo then removes or rearranges bone and cartilage to mold your nose to its desired size and shape
  • Incisions are closed, and
  • A temporary splint is applied to protect your nose

Because it's normally not necessary for Dr. Chaffoo to pack the nose, his La Jolla and San Diego rhinoplasty patients can expect less swelling and bruising after the procedure than they might with another surgeon.

The procedure takes 1 to 2 hours and is performed under anesthesia, which is overseen by a licensed, board-certified anesthesiologist. At your consultation, Dr. Chaffoo will discuss in detail his surgical technique, as well as advise you as to preparing for your nose surgery.

If you're looking for a rhinoplasty specialist in San Diego, plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS can help. He is among a select few certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Benefit from his unique training and his extensive 20 plus years of real world experience. Request your Complimentary Consultation online or call 858-997-0096 for an appointment with Dr. Chaffoo. He has two offices conveniently located close to you on Genesee Avenue in La Jolla on the Scripps Memorial Hospital Campus at the Ximed Medical Center and on Hancock Avenue in Murrieta.

You demand the best from yourself. Dr. Chaffoo demands the best as well - from himself, from his staff and always for you.

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