Rhinoplasty Benefits Await You
Embarking on a rhinoplasty journey with Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva means more than just a new nose. It’s a transformative experience that elevates your confidence, enhances functionality, and complements your natural beauty. Here are three incredible benefits to consider:
Boost Self-Confidence
Feel empowered as you turn heads for all the right reasons—achieve the nose you’ve always desired!
Improve Breathing Ease
Breathe better, live better. A rhinoplasty can resolve structural issues for smoother airflow.
Harmonious Facial Symmetry
Achieve a balanced look that accentuates your unique facial features, making you stand out in a crowd.
Unlock Your Best Self with Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular facial plastic surgery procedures due to its ability to correct cosmetic flaws in the nose, improve facial balance, and even fix breathing issues. Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva of LEA Plastic Surgery is a board-certified plastic surgeon who is proud to offer patients beautiful rhinoplasty results in Newport Beach, CA
If you’re considering rhinoplasty, more commonly known as “nose job,” then you’re in good company. Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva of LEA Plastic Surgery is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who is proud to offer patients beautiful rhinoplasty results.
What Is Rhinoplasty?
The rhinoplasty procedure changes the shape of the nose to improve a patient’s facial aesthetics and, in some cases, correct breathing problems. Rhinoplasty can alter the bone, cartilage, and nasal skin, creating permanent cosmetic improvement while ensuring optimal nasal function.
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Why Choose Rhinoplasty?
Common motivations for seeking nose surgery include a range of medical and cosmetic reasons. Some patients have both cosmetic and functional concerns, which a surgeon can address in a single procedure.
Most rhinoplasty patients in Orange County seek out rhinoplasty mainly to improve their appearance, as the nose is the central feature of the face. Patients with nasal asymmetries—such as bumps in the nose bridge, wide nasal tips, crooked noses, or other conditions—often turn to functional rhinoplasty. Surgery done for cosmetic purposes is not covered by insurance.
Individuals who have breathing difficulties through their nose may also consider getting a nose job. Nasal obstruction from a deviated septum, blocked nasal passages, or another structural issue can cause sleep problems, including snoring and sleep apnea. Nasal breathing problems can also make exercising painful, difficult, or even dangerous. When performed for medical reasons, rhinoplasty may be fully or partially covered by insurance.
Rhinoplasty is an effective procedure that can improve the natural appearance and nasal profile of the face, creating a more balanced and attractive look. Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva of LEA Plastic Surgery performs rhinoplasty with an artist’s eye for detail to create the most beautiful, natural-looking results possible.
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Am I a Candidate for Rhinoplasty?
People who are self-conscious about their noses or who have medical conditions that most affect their lives are often good candidates for rhinoplasty.
The majority of patients are often unhappy with the way their nose looks or have some nasal deformity that they wish to correct. Prospective patients must have a fully mature nose, which typically occurs in the mid-teens. Patients under the age of 18 must have parental approval, in addition to Dr. Ho Taghva’s recommendation.
Ideal candidates for surgery are non-smokers who are in good general health. Patients interested in rhinoplasty at our surgery center should have realistic expectations for what surgery can do for them. Scheduling a consultation with our plastic surgeon is important to ensure that your expectations are in line with what is possible to achieve with plastic surgery.
The Rhinoplasty Consultation
A consultation for rhinoplasty is a crucial part of the surgical planning process. During this initial visit, Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva will gather as much information as possible, including your aesthetic concerns and goals for surgery.
An important part of this consultation process is the physical examination of the nasal anatomy. The doctor will evaluate the bones, cartilage, skin type, and ease of breathing. You can also bring in digital photographs so that, with computer imaging, you can get an idea of what your new nose may look like.
During this visit, you will discuss your medical history, so you should bring a list of any current medications that you are taking. Bring in any images you have of how you would like your new nose to look. The doctor will be able to tell you if your expectations are realistic.
Once she has evaluated your candidacy, the doctor will develop a customized surgical plan and may recommend additional or alternative treatments, depending on your goals. These may include procedures such as chin augmentation, which can help balance out the facial features and enhance the overall results of rhinoplasty.
Preparing for Rhinoplasty Surgery
In preparation for a nose job at our Orange County surgery center, Dr. Ho Taghva may ask for lab tests. Also, you may need to adjust or pause certain medications and supplements before surgery. Patients should stop smoking at least several weeks before the rhinoplasty procedure because smoking can slow the healing process. Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications, as they can increase bleeding.
On the day of your rhinoplasty surgery, you should arrive with a responsible adult who can provide transportation home. You will need to sign consent forms before the cosmetic procedure.
The Rhinoplasty Procedure
Dr. Ho Taghva typically performs rhinoplasty surgery in Newport Beach on an outpatient basis. On the day of surgery, a provider will administer local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. The patient will discuss the type of anesthesia with the provider during the consultation.
The surgeon might use a closed technique or an open technique. Open rhinoplasty involves making an external incision that goes across the skin between the nostrils.
Once the doctor has made the incisions, she will be able to access and adjust the tissues. The doctor will raise the skin covering the nasal bones and cartilage slightly so that she can reshape the nasal structure.
Reshaping the nose involves repositioning or reducing bone, cartilage, and skin. If you want your nose to be smaller, the physician will have to remove more bone or cartilage. Otherwise, cartilage grafts are needed to build up areas of the nose. The surgeon often takes this cartilage from the septum (the partition in the middle of the nose) or ear.
When a deviated septum is a functional issue, the surgeon corrects it by straightening the nose and reducing the projections inside the nose. A deviated septum is often the cause of breathing problems, which should dramatically improve after rhinoplasty because the nasal airways will be reshaped.
Once the surgeon shapes and sculpts the nose structure according to the patient’s goals, she will drape the skin over the nose and close the incisions.
Recovering from Rhinoplasty Surgery
Patients should follow their doctor’s instructions for a successful and comfortable recovery from rhinoplasty surgery.
After Nose Surgery
Right after surgery, the provider will place bandages and a splint over the nose to support the new structures and encourage proper healing. Patients may experience swelling, bruising, and some discomfort in the first few days following surgery. Patients should take prescribed medications, as directed, to alleviate pain and use ice packs to help reduce swelling.
After surgery, some patients wake up with a sore throat and feel drowsy. This is expected. They should eat something soft and drink a lot of water following surgery to flush out the anesthetic and start feeling better as quickly as possible.
In the days after surgery, patients should sleep with the head propped up and use a neck pillow. This will help minimize any possibility of bumping the nose while it is in the initial healing phase. Patients should avoid strenuous activity for several post-operative weeks and plan to take a couple of weeks off from work. Patients should wait at least 4 weeks before engaging in normal activities after cosmetic rhinoplasty.
First Week After Rhinoplasty
After the first week of surgery, the bruising should subside significantly. At this point, patients will have an appointment scheduled to take off the external nasal splint. Expect to see your nose swollen—preliminary results won’t be visible for at least 4-6 weeks after surgery. Time is the most important healer, so it is important to be patient. In some cases, it can take up to a year for full results, especially in the nasal tip.
2-3 Weeks After Rhinoplasty
At 2 to 3 weeks after rhinoplasty, the majority of swelling should be gone, and the patient should start to see some initial results. These early results can provide a good indication of the outcome of the surgery. However, it may still be too soon for definitive results since most of the swelling will not yet have gone down. During this period, patients may start to resume light activities and return to work.
Successful rhinoplasty results are usually visible 6 months after surgery. At this point, most of the residual swelling should be gone, and patients can see the full results of their facial transformation.
The nose after surgery will look more balanced in size and shape within the face, while breathing should also be improved. Patients often report feeling an improvement in their overall facial appearance after rhinoplasty surgery.
What Are the Possible Side Effects or Risks of Surgery?
While all surgeries have risks, rhinoplasty risks are generally low. Potential risks include numbness, infection, bleeding, breathing problems, nasal septum perforation, and visible scarring. Experienced plastic surgeons know how to reduce the risk of complications. Patients of reputable rhinoplasty surgeons like Dr. Ho Taghva rarely require a revision rhinoplasty.
Why Should I Choose Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva?
- Board-certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Received additional post-residency training in Korea for Asian Aesthetic Surgery
- Experienced in a diverse range of surgeries including both Western and Asian rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast lift, full facial rejuvenation, facelifts, and endoscopic brow lifts
- Understands both Western and Asian cultural background
- Highly skilled in cosmetic surgery and provides natural-looking changes that match each patient’s goals, add beauty, and bring facial harmony while preserving unique aesthetics
- Keenly attuned to the delicate complexities of the nose and facial features
