NOSTRIL SURGERY

A rhinoplasty is designed to improve the aesthetic contour of the nose, especially the prominence of the nasal bridge as it relates to the nose. Not everyone needs the same nose surgery given the variability of facial aesthetics. Men and women often require drastically different nasal biometrics to achieve perfection in their facial profiles.

World-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian advises patients against nasal surgery that appears cookie-cutter, especially among patients with prominent facial features such as almond-shaped eyes or prominent lip projection.

A common procedure among Dr. Karamanoukian’s patients involves refining the nostrils and nasal tip so that it more closely harmonizes with the face. Nostril surgery requires meticulous attention to detail and can help redefine nasal proportions. The majority of his patients seek correction of the following problems:

• Asymmetric Nostrils
• Enlarged Nostrils
• Flared Nostrils
• Bulky or Porous Nostrils
• Rhinophyma
• Fatty Nostrils
• Obstructed Nostrils

When seeking surgery for nostril refinement rhinoplasty, Dr. Karamanoukian will first examine your facial biometrics; followed by an analysis of your breathing capabilities with regards to your septum and cartilaginous vault. The nostrils can be corrected alone, or in combination with a septoplasty or rhinoplasty in his Los Angeles plastic surgery practice.
ANESTHESIA:
Our surgeon, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, performs nostril refinement rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Depending on the degree of nasal correction, these surgeries can be performed using local anesthesia, monitored anesthesia, or general anesthesia in a state-of-the-art surgical center. The procedure can help rebalance your lip, nasal, chin, and facial proportions.
Dr. Karamanoukian has pioneered nostril refinement surgery and can help you determine the right procedure for you. Often, these surgeries can be performed alongside resurfacing techniques such as a fully ablative laser, fractional laser, Vbeam laser, chemical peels, and Erbium laser. Dr. Karamanoukian also performs the Obagi Blue Peel for patients desiring full face improvement.
REVISION SURGERY FOR THE NOSTRILS
 
If you have already undergone a lip lift surgery, alar surgery, alar lift or reduction, nostril surgery, or rhinoplasty and have scars from your surgery; Dr. Karamanoukian provides expertise in the early and late management of plastic surgery scars from facial surgery. Lip lift revision can be performed to reduce scarring and make your lip and nostrils appear more cohesive.
 
Lip lift scars are a central focus of Dr. Karamanoukian’s practice. Options includes surgical revision of the nostrils and lip lift, or laser-correction with Vbeam laser, resurfacing, and fractional ablation.
 
If you have questions about nostril surgery or lip lift scar revision, please schedule a consultation with our office by calling (310) 998-5533. Our plastic surgery office caters to out-of-town patients in the United States and internationally.
 
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD Inc.
Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Center
804 7^th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
For international inquiries: please email us at KareSurgery@gmail.com