Nose Surgery San Diego - Rhinoplasty San Diego

Nose Surgery San Diego

Some of us are unhappy with our nose, either because of its size or shape or because of breathing problems. Rhinoplasty reshapes the skin as well as the bone and cartilage inside to alter the size and shape of the nose. Work on the cartilage that separates the two nasal air passages can help with breathing problems. This so-called “septoplasty” is often done as part of rhinoplasty or as the sole procedure. Sometimes this same cartilage is also used as a graft to help in the nose reshaping. Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. Rhinoplasty usually takes an hour or two, though complicated procedures may take longer. During surgery the skin of the nose is separated from its supporting framework of bone and cartilage, which is then sculpted to the desired shape. Finally, the skin is redraped over the new framework. Many plastic surgeons perform rhinoplasty from within the nose, making their incision inside the nostrils. Others prefer an "open" procedure, especially in more complicated cases; they make a small incision across the columella, the vertical strip of tissue separating the nostrils. When the surgery is complete, a splint will be applied to help your nose maintain its new shape. Nasal packs or soft plastic splints also may be placed in your nostrils to stabilize the septum, the dividing wall between the air passages.

San Diego Brow Lift - Brow Lift in San Diego

A brow lift (a.k.a. a forehead lift, upper face lift) is a procedure utilized to correct a drooping brow and to restore a more youthful look. Laughing, crying, smiling and frowning are common facial expressions that involve the use of the forehead. Because your forehead is always moving, this eventually takes its toll on your skin. Together with aging, the result is eventually drooping eyebrows, forehead lines, and those ubiquitous frown lines. A sagging brow crowds the eyes and makes it appear that one is always frowning or angry. Often, a brow lift alone can correct upper eyelid skin excess that cannot be corrected with an eyelid lift alone. Raising the brows and tightening the upper face "opens up" the eyes, restoring a rested, more youthful look. A brow lift can be performed alone, or in conjunction with a face-neck lift and/or blepharoplasty.

Often, a lower face-neck lift provides such a good result for the lower face that the upper face no longer appears to be in balance with the lower face. A brow lift is often the best way to achieve an optimal balance between the upper and lower face. There are several variations of this procedure, depending on an individual's needs. For example, if you have a particularly long forehead or a receding hairline, I can shorten the forehead to achieve a better facial balance. It is similarly possible to lengthen the forehead, and it is also possible to better balance asymmetric eyebrows. Our results are very natural and we do not ever create that over-done La Jolla look -- that "deer-in-the-headlights" look that so frightens so many people.

Bruising and discomfort from this procedure are usually quite minimal and patients can almost always return to work within a week after the surgery.

San Diego Eyelid Lift - Blepharoplasty in San Diego

Blepharoplasty, also called an eyelid lift, is the most common facial plastic procedure performed in my office. The first signs of aging to appear in the mid to late 30's are almost always related to the eyes. Furthermore, psychological studies show that 50 percent of our initial impression of a person is made on the basis of the appearance of the eyes. The eyes tell others if we are sad, happy, angry or tired. Blepharoplasty corrects the appearance of droopy upper eyelids and puffy bags of the lower eyelids, and it produces dramatic and predictable results. It is very common to hear family and friends of eyelid patients compliment them that they look more rested and relaxed. Quite often, even these close acquaintances do not realize that surgery was performed. The recovery is very rapid and you can resume a normal routine in one to two days. The sutures come out in four days, and makeup can be resumed on day five. It is virtually painless surgery.

Plastic Surgery San Diego - Offering Breast Augmentation and Liposuction

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Center of San Diego

Considering plastic surgery in San Diego? We realize that you have many cosmetic surgeons to choose from in San Diego. Our climate and our lifestyle attract the very best people -- and doctors. There are many doctors in several different specialties who have the training and expertise to produce good cosmetic surgical results. So, what makes us different? A fair question!

• Our practice is devoted exclusively to plastic surgery serving San Diego County.

• We produce natural results that make you look better, not different.

• Our team approach assures that you get a rapid, predictable recovery for today's lifestyle.

• We know that you, our patient, are our only reason for existence.

• Making you happy gives meaning and joy to our daily work.

• More than 70% of our patients come from patient referrals or are returning customers - we have a high satisfaction rate.

• Our doctor is double Board Certified with top scores of 98th and 92nd percentiles.

• We aggressively pursue continuing medical education to investigate the newest and latest procedures.

• We were the first cosmetic outpatient surgery center in San Diego to obtain a coveted Medicare certification, (the highest of three certifications available and comparable to any hospital).

• We have the experience, wisdom and judgment that come with 30 years of practice.

• We have an impeccable record of patient satisfaction; no BMQA complaints or lawsuits.

• Our fair prices do not support a huge marketing and advertising budget.
  
  

Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, Dr. R.J. "Chip" Splinter offers the following plastic surgery procedures: brow lift, eyelid lift, face and neck lift, breast augmentation, breast lift, chemical peel, laser peel, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction, chin augmentation, laser hair removal, collagen and botox injections and more all within San Diego County.