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Rhinoplasty in the Sacramento Area

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A nose that fits you—naturally, beautifully, confidently.

Your nose is your face’s central feature, and at Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery, we want you to love yours. Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a “nose job,” is surgery that can alter the way your nose looks and functions. Rhinoplasty has remained one of the most popular cosmetic procedures over the years, but it has evolved tremendously.

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How Does Rhinoplasty Work

During rhinoplasty, your surgeon will use one or both of the following techniques to enhance the shape, size, and function of your nose:

  • Cartilage/bone grafting: Cartilage and/or bone is taken from other parts of your nose, ear or rib and grafted to the tip or bridge of your nose.
  • Cartilage/bone removal: Cartilage and/or bone is removed from the tip or bridge of your nose.

Rhinoplasty can be performed either inside of or at the base of your nose with minimally visible scarring. Rhinoplasty is a relatively complex surgery, and our expert surgical team tailors each operation to meet the needs of our patients.

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Why Consider Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty can be performed for aesthetic or medical purposes. Whether you’re considering rhinoplasty to improve your appearance or enhance your breathing—or both—our surgeons have the expertise and experience to help you look and feel your best.

Cosmetic

Achieve the look you’ve always wanted! Adjusting the size and shape of your nose can greatly improve your facial symmetry and self-confidence and can make you look and feel more attractive. Common reasons patients undergo a cosmetic rhinoplasty are to:

  • Reduce a dorsal hump by removing bone and cartilage to flatten the bridge of your nose.
  • Narrow the bridge of your nose by removing small amounts of bone on the sides of the nasal bridge to create a narrower, more symmetrical profile.
  • Reduce the size of the tip of your nose by removing cartilage from the tip of the nose.

Medical

In addition to reshaping your nose, rhinoplasty can be used to correct:

  • Deviated septums
  • Collapsed nasal passages
  • Enlarged inferior turbinates 

Rhinoplasty can also help decrease stress and anxiety and improve your breathing, sinuses, and sleep.

What Kind Of Anesthesia Is Used In Rhinoplasty?

Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery’s expert team of board-certified anesthesiologists will administer general anesthesia during your rhinoplasty to ensure you are completely unconscious for a comfortable, pain-free experience.

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What Is The Recovery Process Like For Rhinoplasty?

We recommend you rest for 7 to 10 days before returning to work or school. During this rest time, your surgeon will prescribe a regimen of icing and nasal cleaning for you to follow. Nasal splints may be applied to the inside or outside of your nose, and bandages may also be applied to stabilize the shape of your new nose.

As with any surgical procedure, you may experience some pain, bruising, and swelling in the days following your rhinoplasty. It is also normal to experience some bruising and discoloration in your upper face and around your eyes. Pain medications may be needed for the first few days, and then most patients are able to switch to over-the-counter drugs like Advil or Tylenol to help reduce discomfort and swelling.

While you’ll likely feel “back to normal” after 1 to 2 weeks and most swelling subsides after the first month, it may take up to a year to fully see the benefits of your rhinoplasty.

As a retired surgical technician with years of experience in Plastic Surgery, I can confidently say my experience at Granite Bay Cosmetics with Dr Haley Bray was truly outstanding. I recently underwent a face lift, upper and lower Blepharoplasty, and CO2 laser resurfacing. From consultation to post-op care, every step was handled with professionalism, and genuine care. Dr Bray’s surgical skills and eye for detail far exceeded my expectations. My results are natural, refreshed and was exactly what I hoped for.
Since 2016 I have had a handful of procedures with Dr Clark and Dr Bray. I love that the results are natural and tailored to what women what to see. Sometimes it’s not about “vanity”. The results I achieved boosted my confidence and erased childhood trauma. I can look in the mirror and see the real me!
Amazing! Dr. Bray did my face/upper eyelid lift and I am so happy with the results! She turned back the clock about 18 years for me; now what I see on the outside matches how I feel on the inside. The whole office is so friendly and welcoming, too! I will be coming back here for treatments and products and I recommend you do too!
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About Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery

With a no-compromise approach to safety, an eye for detail, and a state-of-the-art private operating facility, our expert surgical team knows how to help you look and feel your best. Our powerhouse team of plastic surgeons is more than happy to meet with you one-on-one and discuss your options during a private consultation. We offer a full range of facial plastic surgery procedures to enhance your natural beauty, such as facelift, brow lift, lip lift, and chin augmentation and will help you come up with a customized plan to help you meet your goals. Read what our patients have to say about their experiences at Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery, and contact our office to set up your consultation today!

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