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<h2 id="benefits">Benefits of Rhinoplasty</h2>Rhinoplasty can help address both aesthetic concerns and functional problems associated with nasal breathing. The potential benefits of rhinoplasty surgery include:<ul><li>A straighter nasal bridge</li><li>A more refined nasal tip</li><li>A lifted nasal tip</li><li>Improved breathing through the nose</li></ul><h2 id="risks">Risks of Rhinoplasty</h2>The potential risks of rhinoplasty include, but are not limited to:<ul class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-x-8"><li>Bruising</li><li>Swelling</li><li>Infection</li><li>Abnormal scarring</li><li>Asymmetry</li><li>Contour abnormalities</li><li>Damage to the eyes</li><li>Difficulty breathing through the nose</li></ul>

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Combine Rhinoplasty with Other Facial Enhancements

Rhinoplasty surgery complements other surgical and non-surgical procedures well. Procedures that complement a rhinoplasty include, but are not limited to:

What Conditions Does the Procedure Address?

Rhinoplasty surgery helps address aesthetic concerns about the nose and difficulty breathing through the nose. Conditions that a rhinoplasty can help address include:

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<ul><li>Dr. Harmon performs both an open rhinoplasty as well as a closed rhinoplasty, which involves incisions hidden entirely inside the nose</li><li>Rhinoplasty can involve the entire nose or be more narrowly focused on the nasal bridge or the nasal tip</li><li>Rhinoplasty can help address aesthetic and/or functional concerns about the nose</li></ul>

What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure in which changes are made to the shape of the nose to achieve an aesthetic goal and/or improve breathing through the nose. The nose is composed of a complex of cartilage, bone, muscle, and connective tissue under the skin. It serves an important role balancing the aesthetics of the surrounding facial features. Its shape also affects air flow through the nose. The approach to rhinoplasty surgery depends on whether the goal is to improve the aesthetics of the nose, the function of the nose, or both. Incisions may be made at the base of the nose and inside the nasal cavities, depending on the surgical approach. These incisions allow access to visualize and manipulate the tissue deep to the skin.

Overview of the Procedure

The team at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery works tirelessly to prepare patients well for their procedure. The time spent with patients and resources provided facilitates a smooth transition from the procedure through recovery. The following overview is a broad summary of the information provided to patients:

What to Expect from Recovery

Recovery from a rhinoplasty is specific to the individual. The duration of recovery will vary from person to person.
The initial recovery time for this procedure for most patients is approximately seven (7) to fourteen (14) days. Sutures are usually removed approximately five (5) days after surgery. If a splint was applied to the bridge of the nose, this is usually removed approximately seven (7) days after surgery.
Swelling and bruises are expected after surgery. The time to resolution of swelling and bruises varies and depends on multiple patient-specific factors. Bruises tend to be significantly improved by seven (7) to ten (10) days after surgery. Swelling tends to improve significantly within approximately ten (10) to fourteen (14) days after surgery. Swelling is expected to resolve over the ensuing days and weeks.
Most of the incisions are hidden inside the nasal cavities. If an open rhinoplasty is performed, an incision is placed at the base of the nose in an area called the columella. This incision is small and is usually inconspicuous. The incisions are expected to heal over a period of months.

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Ideal Candidates for Rhinoplasty

Ideal candidates for rhinoplasty include those patients who demonstrate:
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<li>A large, bulbous nasal tip</li>
<li>A drooping nasal tip</li>
<li>A hanging columella</li>
<li>A hump on the bridge of the nose</li>
<li>A wide nasal bridge</li>
<li>Wide nostrils</li>
<li>Flaring nostrils</li>
</ul>

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<li>Significant asymmetries in the appearance of the nose</li>
<li>Difficulty breathing through the nose</li>
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Candidates usually range in age from their twenties (20s) to their seventies (70s). A consultation is essential to determine candidacy for the procedure, because there may be factors that preclude this procedure for certain individuals. Reasonable expectations must be established about what a rhinoplasty can and cannot. Results can vary, as with all facial plastic surgery procedures.

Types of Rhinoplasty Procedures

There are two surgical approaches to rhinoplasty surgery, open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty. The differences between the approaches are primarily due to the different incisions used. The aesthetic and functional goals of rhinoplasty are the same, regardless of the type of rhinoplasty procedure.

Why Choose Dr. Harmon

<h3>Quad A Accredited Surgery Suite</h3>Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is proud to have a Quad A accredited operating room and facility in our office. Our single-physician, single-specialty facility meets or exceeds the strict guidelines and high standards set forth by Quad A, demonstrating our strong commitment to patient safety and excellence in surgical care. We utilize the services of board-certified anesthesiology physicians only as well as our own personal clinical support staff to ensure the most comfortable, safest experience for our clients.

The desire for youthfulness is understandable. There is no area more important than the face. After all, the face cannot be hidden. It is how we present ourselves to the world. Dr. Harmon works with a refined eye and trained hands to develop a personalized treatment plan with you, utilizing advanced techniques in surgical and non-surgical care of the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair.
Fellowship trained facial plastic surgeons have a unique specialized skill set in performing surgical and non-surgical procedures on the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair. The pathway to becoming a facial plastic surgeon begins with five years of rigorous training in head and neck surgery. This training is focused on all aspects of surgery for the head and neck, in addition to aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

A small pool of top performing graduates from head and neck surgery programs are then selected to complete sub-specialty training as a fellow in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
Dr. Harmon completed his fellowship in facial plastic surgery through the AAFPRS with the world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono on Park Avenue in New York City. Dr. Jacono is world renowned for developing the extended deep plane facelift technique. Dr. Harmon is one of the few surgeons in the world, and the only surgeon in the Cincinnati area, fellowship trained in this technique by Dr. Jacono.

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Discover the expertise and compassionate care of Dr. Jeff Harmon, a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon deeply rooted in the Cincinnati community. A former collegiate athlete and Cornell University graduate, Dr. Harmon brings discipline, precision, and a global perspective to his surgical practice&mdash;refined through elite fellowship training in New York City.
Located in Hyde Park, Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery proudly serves patients throughout the Cincinnati area offering personalized facial aesthetics with world-class skill and a hometown heart.

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