With our rhinoplasty technique, an incision is made into the nasal bones when repositioning is required. There is also usually less post-operative discomfort, discoloration, and swelling when compared with older techniques. We don’t use nasal packing, which we’ve found dramatically improves patients’ comfort during recovery.

Along with our advanced techniques, The Langsdon Clinic also offers patients an outstanding patient experience; our highly professional staff will guide our patients every step of the way and inform them of every aspect of their rhinoplasty. We personalize each rhinoplasty procedure to fit each patient. We also take the time to create a post-operative recovery plan to help each patient heal successfully from the procedure.

Many people ask if the nasal bones are broken during the surgery,  typically done for traditional techniques. Our surgical technique eliminates most of the side effects of older approaches that usually result in extreme swelling and bruising.

A “closed” rhinoplasty is when all the incisions are placed inside the nose. In an external rhinoplasty, the surgeon makes external incisions to access the nasal structures. Many surgeons prefer the closed method because it results in faster healing for the patient, and the incisions will be hidden. Dr. Langsdon’s rhinoplasty is performed using incisions placed inside the nose; however, he might make some incisions along the nostrils if they are too wide and need to be resized. These incisions are usually well-hidden by the natural creases of the nose.

Preservation rhinoplasty is a new, revolutionary rhinoplasty surgery that aims to preserve as much of a patient’s original tissue as possible while improving the general appearance of the nose.

The procedure involves advanced surgical techniques, where the surgeon alters the shape of the nose by strategically and skillfully removing small amounts of cartilage and bone from underneath the nose bridge. Through this new process, expert preservation rhinoplasty surgeons like Dr. Langsdon can reduce the height of the nose bridge – or nasal dorsum – without altering the patient’s dorsal lines. Learn more about the differences between rhinoplasty and preservation rhinoplasty.

The Langsdon Clinic strives to create results that are proportional to the patient’s natural facial architecture. The results should bring the patient’s facial features into harmony while at the same time having an aesthetically pleasing effect. The Langsdon Clinic prides itself in creating results that don’t look unnatural or artificial.

Yes. When Dr. Langsdon performs rhinoplasty, he strives to bring out the best in each patient’s facial features by subtly changing the form of the nose to improve facial harmony. He customizes his approach for each patient to create beautifully individual results, with full appreciation for the amazing variety of facial aesthetics. Your nose won’t be the same as it was before your rhinoplasty, but it will be uniquely your own.

There’s no “best” age for rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty can be performed on teenagers once their facial bones and cartilage have stopped growing, which coincides with when they stop growing in height. That’s typically at about age 15 for girls and 18 for boys. After that, rhinoplasty can be performed with excellent cosmetic results on adults of any age. Cosmetic changes to the nose can be beneficial in old age when the nose develops in a form that is out of harmony with other facial features, growing longer or with a downward-hooked end, for example.

Yes. While the primary purpose of rhinoplasty is cosmetic—to improve the appearance of the nose and face—it can also include alterations to open narrow or blocked nasal passages. Opening the nasal airway can resolve certain breathing problems and by doing so improve sleep, reduce snoring, and address fatigue from breathing-related sleep interruptions.

Dr. Langsdon recommends against rhinoplasty for smokers unless they can quit for several weeks before and after the procedure. Smoking increases the risk of bleeding after surgery and of long-lasting swelling in recovery.

Yes. Revision rhinoplasty with a skilled and experienced cosmetic facial surgeon like Dr. Langsdon can correct poor results from an earlier rhinoplasty. Revision rhinoplasty applies techniques of both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery techniques to rebuild and reshape the underlying structure of the nose and restore an attractive and natural-looking appearance. Not every cosmetic surgeon is able to perform this delicate work. As the leading rhinoplasty surgeon in America, Dr. Langsdon is uniquely qualified to deliver beautiful results, safely, with revision rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty is almost always considered a cosmetic procedure rather than a medical one, so is not generally covered by insurance. Exceptions are cases where rhinoplasty is performed to correct certain malformations at birth that can cause significant obstruction of the nasal airway. Surgery to restore nasal form and function immediately after a traumatic injury, before the fractured nasal bones have healed, may also be covered by insurance. But these are not the typical rhinoplasties Dr. Langsdon performs. We will explain the expected costs of the procedure as part of your consultation and can help you get answers to insurance questions.

Most patients do not find rhinoplasty to be painful, either the surgery itself, which is performed under anesthesia, or the recovery. Dr. Langsdon takes great care and uses the most advanced surgical techniques to minimize trauma to facial tissue in the procedure. As a result, you may experience a sensation of pressure or compression in the first couple of days after surgery from the short-term swelling, but you should not feel pain.

Since rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure, patients can go home the same day as the surgery. Patients are required to have a trusted friend or family member drive them home.

Patients will experience some side effects like bruising, swelling, and soreness for the first few weeks of their recovery. These side effects may also be present in the area around the eyes. Dr. Langsdon will prescribe pain medication to help with any discomfort; however, many patients report the period after their rhinoplasty as tolerable. It’s essential that patients keep their heads elevated during the first couple of days of the recovery to limit the amount of swelling.

The majority of the swelling and bruising should dissipate after the first week or two of recovery from rhinoplasty. Patients are discouraged from undergoing strenuous activity for the first two weeks of the recovery. They should be able to go back to office work or school a week after their rhinoplasty. While it might take a full year before patients see a complete dissipation of swelling, The Langsdon Clinic creates results that already look balanced and proportional, so the recovery will not be noticeable after a week or two.

Dr. Langsdon typically places almost all the incisions inside the nose. However, if the patient has the size of their nostrils reduced, some incisions might be made in the crease between the nostrils and the cheeks. These incisions are well-hidden and should not be noticeable once the nose heals.

The nose needs to be protected while it’s recovering from the rhinoplasty. Patients not only need to keep their heads elevated during sleep, but they also need to ensure that the nose does not bump into anything. Patients can use multiple pillows or a single incline pillow to ensure that they sleep with their heads elevated. They can also prop pillows by their side to prevent themselves from rolling onto their side or stomachs.

Because rhinoplasty changes the structure of your bones and cartilage, your rhinoplasty results should be permanent.

Patients seeking rhinoplasty in Memphis have chosen Dr. Langsdon time and time again because of his natural and balanced results. You should trust nothing less than a talented and compassionate surgeon for your rhinoplasty, and Dr. Langsdon has the experience and specialization to deliver outstanding results. Contact The Langsdon Clinic now for a consultation on the rhinoplasty.