Albuquerque Rhinoplasty

July 8th, 2011

Albuquerque rhinoplasty may be the words that you typed into your Internet browser, but your desires are likely to be very specific for nose reshaping. People interested in nose surgery often wish to preserve a sense of original identity, while altering an imperfection. You may be interested in rhinoplasty to smooth out an irregular nose bridge, refine your nasal tip, improve difficult breathing, augment or reduce the size of your nostril or nose.

People in Albuquerque considering rhinoplasty tend to be most interested in a subtle refinement that can bring out balance and harmony to the face. Of course, the results may seem dramatic with a resolution to imperfections that may have influenced your social or professional life. Still, the results of nose surgery are designed to be complimentary and natural looking. Both youths who are fully grown and adult males and females seek out nose surgery in Albuquerque. In fact, it’s a popular procedure which may be due, in part, to the vast majority of people in Albuquerque being young adults, with a median age of 34. This is a time when many people become more serious about nose surgery, free from school obligations, limited finances, or are no longer an adolescent unable to make such a treatment decision.

In terms of the procedure, people interested in nose surgery may be candidates for the open or closed rhinoplasty approach- both of which are sensibly priced for most people today. The open approach focuses on incisions made outside the nose in inconspicuous locations. The closed approach involves incisions made inside of the nose. The procedure is generally performed on an outpatient basis. The recovery time period may be up to a week, at which time swelling subsides. Recovery aids offer comfort throughout this time period. The results are then evident and often rewarding in more ways than one.

If you are interested in rhinoplasty, please contact our office of plastic surgery in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Nose Surgery New Mexico Style

March 28th, 2011

Nose Surgery New Mexico may be the two key words you just typed in, but the many choices of information may seem overwhelming. With so many choices to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Not to worry, you came to the right place if you are interested in nose surgery!

Whether you are interested in augmenting your nose or making your nose smaller, or balancing your facial features with an enhanced nose, Dr. Gallegos is one New Mexico plastic surgeon who has all of the most accurate answers.

Some plastic surgeons focus on nose surgery. Others do not. Dr. Gallegos’ is one of the select plastic surgeons in New Mexico that focuses on nose surgery. This ensures that you have found a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in the procedure which can enhance your recovery and the outcome of your procedure. There are primarily two techniques that may be used in nose surgery, including: the open approach denoted by incisions placed in inconspicuous locations on the nose or the closed approach in which incisions are placed inside the nose.

For the surrounding areas of Albuquerque, Rhinoplasty results with Dr. Gallegos’ expertise has been a welcomed enhancement for many. Nose surgery requires the talents of a plastic surgeon with scientific background, technical and artistic expertise. Both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the nose must be considered in nose surgery.

Dr. Gallegos excels in these areas so we invite you to come in and learn from one of the best about an enhancement that may reshape your life in more ways than one! Contact our office today to schedule an appointment at his office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Rhinoplasty – Do You Know What It Is?

August 13th, 2010

‘Rhinos’ is Greek for nose, and ‘Plassein’, or plastic, also from the Greek, means ‘to shape’. Thus, rhinoplasty is formed as a word. This is a surgical procedure that is performed on the nose by a head and neck surgeon, a maxillofacial surgeon, or a plastic surgeon. Rhinoplasty is carried out to reshape a nose for cosmetic reasons or for health reasons. Breathing problems due to trauma or a birth defect can be treated with rhinoplasty. For example, it is not uncommon for a sports injury to the nose to develop into a breathing problem. This would be one health reason why rhinoplasty would be completed on a patient.

More commonly known as a ‘nose job’, a cosmetic surgery on the nose can result in a face that is more contoured and pleasing to the eye. Did you know that the first nose surgeries have been recorded in history as far back as Circa 500 B.C.? Sushruta Samhita, a physician who lived in Ancient India, is regarded as ‘the father of plastic surgery’. A text in which he describes nasal reconstruction dates at 500 B.C. The techniques which he used to carry out forehead flap rhinoplasty have continued to be used, relatively unchanged, up to today.

The general reason why many seek nose surgery is because they think it is too big. Some want an undesirable bump or tip removed. Asymmetrical noses also annoy some. At Hermosa Plastic Surgery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Michael Gallegos will be happy to meet with you and discuss the procedure of rhinoplasty. First of all, you need to ask if you qualify as a candidate. Dr. Gallegos is also skilled at picturing the final outcome of your nose reshaping. This is very important, because you want all of your facial proportions to be in balance and harmonize together for an overall attractive finish. Only the best plastic surgeons can visualize the finished results.

Depending on the desired outcome, an open or closed rhinoplasty can be executed by Dr. Gallegos, a board certified plastic surgeon who also provides services to the county of Santa Fe . In an open rhinoplasty, a small incision into the tissue is made that separates the nostrils. This way the doctor can have access to the bone by lifting the nose tissue. This procedure would be used to reduce a bump. In a closed rhinoplasty, the doctor will work within the nostrils. No scar will be visible at all between the nostril openings. This method limits the doctor’s access, but is good for simple, subtle changes to the nose. A free consultation can be scheduled to see what procedure will work for you.

If you are interested in rhinoplasty, contact Dr. Gallegos’s office to schedule a consultation.