Dr. Espinosa performs a combination of techniques in which nasal packing is rarely required. Patients usually describe the way they feel as similar to having a cold, rather than experiencing specific pain.

Photos may be useful for your surgeon to understand what you want and what you do not. However, it is impossible for your surgeon to create someone else´s nose on your face. The primary objective of Rhinoplasty is to improve your own nose, and not to change your face by the face of another person. For Dr. Espinosa facial harmony is the goal. A balance between nose and other facial features is the most important thing. Through digital photography and computer imaging, Dr. Espinosa will carefully plan with you the appropriate techniques to perform, maintaining your natural facial characteristics.

Yes. Depending on each individual case, Dr. Espinosa analyzes all the possibilities for surgery. In Rhinoplasty, the structure, function, and aesthetic appearance of the nose must be considered, as well as the natural facial characteristics of the patient. Over the years, the tip of the nose falls down a little bit as time passes. Through Rhinoplasty you may recover the original form of the nose similar to when you were younger, so you may look younger.

A bump or hump is an alteration on the nasal bridge. It can be reduced by separating the skin of the nose from the supporting bone, and using an instrument to scrape away the excess of nasal bone or cartilage. The skin easily redrapes and adheres to the new shape of the nose.

Yes. A facial plastic surgeon can augment or enlarge your nose to make you look better. Rhinoplasty can be done to improve breathing or appearance in a nose that has been damaged by trauma, disease or birth defect. Some surgery procedures are performed to restore both function and appearance. The surgeon may use a graft of cartilage from another part of the body or another surgical material to make your nose look bigger.

Yes. Several factors may contribute to making your nose look nose too wide, such as the distance between the nasal bones, the cartilage in the nose, or the thickness of the nasal skin. A strict examination is necessary before deciding the surgical procedure. Your surgeon will consider your facial structure in order to bring your nose into harmony with the rest of your face.

During a Rhinoplasty procedure nearly all surgical incisions are made from within the nasal passage or nostril area, and consequently surgical scars are usually hidden from view. In some cases, an incision is made in the area of skin separating the nostrils. However, it heals very well and is often imperceptible to most people.

in the area of skin separating the nostrils. However, it heals very well and is often imperceptible to most people.

Rhinoplasty is usually considered a reasonably pain free surgery. Patients describe the way they feel as similar to having a cold, rather than experiencing pain. These symptoms diminish rapidly after the first week.

It is normal to feel anxiety about surgery. It can be useful to take advantage of your consultation with Dr. Espinosa to resolve your doubts. You may write a list of questions and listen to your surgeon. You will feel better after discussing your concerns with Dr. Espinosa. Probably, you may want to review before and after photos and testimonials of other patients.

Healing after Rhinoplasty depends upon each patient. Most Rhinoplasty patients are up and about within two days of surgery. However, patients can usually return to their normal activities within a week. Sports are not allowed until at least two months after surgery.

Prices can vary depending on each case. As a patient, you must remember that the surgeon’s experience is just as important as the final cost of the entire procedure. The primary objective of the medical profession is to render service to humanity. Dr. Espinosa provides the best quality of medical service with a skilled and experienced team, allowing for the complete exercise of his surgical practice.