Typically, rhinoplasty in Florida is availed to make the nose slimmer or to get rid of a hump. However, there are people for whom the problem is a very thin nose that may not suit the anatomy of their face. A board certified surgeon can help such patients to get a well structured and better looking nose through rhinoplasty in Florida.

Dr. George Pope, MD, FACS is a well known surgeon of Florida with an experience of over 23 years in plastic surgery. He has come across cases where the bridge of nose had to be built up, or the septum, columella, or base of the nose had to be repaired. Dr. Pope has successfully helped such patients through nose augmentation and other nose reshaping processes.

There are people whose nose structure may be broken down due to a disease, trauma, birth defects, repeat surgeries, and even due to prolonged drug use. Some of these deformities can be extremely disfiguring. In such cases, nose is augmented with implants. These implants may be natural or may be made of synthetic materials. Bone grafts from the patient's hip, leg, or rib and cartilage grafts from his/her septum, ear, or ribs can be used for nasal implants during a rhinoplasty in Florida. Synthetic implants are made from solid silicone, polyethylene, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), a bone-like material called hydroxyapatite, and other approved materials.

The most common site for natural nasal implants is the bridge of the nose and the columella. But implants may also be used in other sites around and under the nose to repair birth defects and damage due to trauma.

If a natural cartilage is to be used for nasal augmentation during rhinoplasty in Florida, it is typically taken from septum of the patient’s nose or from the ear. Taking the cartilage from ear does result in another surgical site on the body, but this type of nasal implant works relatively well for the nose.

Dr. George Pope of Orlando Plastic Surgery Center is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is also a member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. If you are considering a rhinoplasty in Florida for nasal augmentation, consult Dr. Pope for best and safest surgical procedures. To get an appointment with Dr. Pope, call Orlando Plastic Surgery Center now!

The size and structure of a person's nose has a significant impact on their facial beauty. A nose job or Rhinoplasty can help to restructure an injured or damaged nose… or simply a nose that the patient is not satisfied with, allowing them to feel more confident about their appearance.

If you are considering a nose job in Orlando (whether it is cosmetic or revisionist), there are a few things that you should be aware of before making the commitment to this very serious cosmetic procedure: 

• Rhinoplasty is among the most challenging of all cosmetic surgeries — a poor surgical technique may lead to permanent deformity, so always ensure that your surgeon has plenty of experience and is board certified. A qualified surgeon should be certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. George Pope is one of Orlando's most respected Rhinoplasty surgeons. In fact, many plastic surgeons often refer their patients to Dr. Pope for difficult or risky Rhinoplasty procedures.

• Many patients often desire a particular style of nose that looks great on someone else but is should be remembered that ‘one size does not fit all’. A nose that may suit someone else’s face may look awkward on you. Your plastic surgeon is the best person to suggest what modifications in the size and shape can make your nose appear better.

• A skilled surgeon will always ensure one thing in all rhinoplasty outcomes—a natural appearance. An attractive nose is one that is in harmony with other facial features.

• Experience, artistic skill and technical expertise are three things that are essential for a good cosmetic surgery outcome. This is why it is advisable to get your surgery done only by a surgeon with adequate experience and proven results in rhinoplasty.

• A rhinoplasty surgery can also be functional. This implies that rhinoplasty can improve your breathing and can give you an effective solution against nasal congestion, dry mouth or reduced sense of smell. The best plastic surgeon in Florida would always optimize both appearance and nasal breathing for his patients during a rhinoplasty surgery.

• In several cases, surgical swelling distorts the shape of nose for few months after a rhinoplasty surgery – this however, should not dishearten the patient. The results of a good cosmetic surgery start to show with time and do reflect dramatic improvement in the appearance of nose.

• Revision rhinoplasty by a skilled plastic surgeon can rectify the imperfections if you are not happy with your previous rhinoplasty results.

At Orlando Plastic Surgery Center, we use state-of-the-art procedures to give the most pleasing results to all our patients. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. George Pope has more than 20 years of experience in the domain of cosmetic surgery. With all facilities for the comfort, privacy and safety of patients, we are dedicated to providing the best plastic surgery services in Florida.

Patients seeking nose jobs must have a basic understanding of the rhinoplasty procedures and the impact they can have not only on the appearance of the nose but also the breathing pattern. Rhinoplasty may be cosmetic, functional or revisionist, depending on the purpose for which it is being performed.

One of the surgical approaches for rhinoplasty is the closed rhinoplasty in which all the incisions are made inside the nose so that there are no external scars. While some plastic surgeons feel that an open rhinoplasty provides more access to the nasal structures, a skilled surgeon will be able to use any of the procedures effectively. The advantages of closed rhinoplasty include less swelling after the surgery, less scarring, a shorter duration of the surgery and quick recovery period.

Open rhinoplasty is the technique for nasal surgery where the cartilage of the nose is exposed by peeling back the nasal skin. This is done with a small external incision on the columella – the part of the nose between two nostrils and additional incisions are made inside the nose. While performing a rhinoplasty through an open approach, the surgeon can look directly at the lower one-third to one-half of the nose. The nasal skeleton of the lower nose and tip is made up by cartilage, which is the part that the plastic surgeon has to primarily work on. Reshaping of the upper nose is not significantly different between the two rhinoplasty approaches – the open and closed techniques. Once the cartilage is exposed, they are modified by reducing, reshaping, suturing, and supporting them. Almost always in open rhinoplasty, “grafts” are placed to ensure maintenance of the desired structure.

Closed and open approaches are used for cosmetic, functional and revisionist rhinoplasties as per the severity of the problem and the aim of the surgery. Nose job surgeries are usually performed under general anesthesia to cause no disturbance to patient. The recovery period after an open rhinoplasty is longer than closed rhinoplasty. The medication prescribed by the surgeon should be taken to reduce discomfort and swelling.

Orlando Plastic Surgery Center has state-of- the-art facilities for all kinds of rhinoplasty surgeries and other plastic surgery treatments. Dr. George Pope is a highly regarded plastic surgeon, certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has been practicing cosmetic surgery in Orlando for more than 20 years.