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Cosmetic

• Reshapes/resizes the nose for a better-proportioned face.
• Results in a more attractive appearance.
• Is customized for each individual patient.

Functional

• Reshapes the nose for functional problems.
• Improves the function of nasal airways.
• Reconstructs any abnormalities or injuries of the nose.

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4 Most Common Reasons Patients Undergo Rhinoplasty

1. Asymmetry and Deviation
2. Humps and Indentations
3. Proportion Issues
4. Misshapen Nose Tips

Quick Facts About Rhinoplasty

• 1-3 hour surgery
• 1-2 week recovery
• 89% RealSelf.com worth it rating

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Experts explain that the nose doesn’t technically grow past a certain age, but subtle changes in the shape of the nose do continue to occur with age. These changes can make a nose appear larger.

According to Everyday Health, a person’s overall nasal shape is established by age 10, but the nose continues to grow until approximately age 15-17 for women and 17-19 for men. However, as we age, the nose can lengthen and droop due to gravity and the gradual breakdown of proteins, collagens and elastin in the skin.

“When teenaged patients consult with me about rhinoplasty (nasal surgery), I explain why waiting a few years will be beneficial to them,” explains Dr. Jay Dutton of Rhinoplasty Institute of Chicago, Oak Brook and Tinley Park, IL. “There are two things to consider: the growth and development of the nose that is still occurring and the psychological maturity of the young patient.”

Dr. Dutton typically recommends that younger patients wait until their twenties to undergo rhinoplasty. “We think very differently as a 16 year-old than we do as a 26 year-old,” he explains. “Some people may grow to appreciate what they previously disliked about their nose or they may grow into their features and achieve a very proportionate appearance.”

As a person ages, the ligaments that hold tip cartilage together begins to stretch. This, combined with other factors including skin thickening, soft tissue laxity and gravity, causes the tip of the nose to droop and may result in the nose appearing bigger. In addition, most people experience volume loss in the face surrounding the nose, which can make the nose appear more prominent.

“I frequently meet with older patients who want to improve the tip of their nose because they have noticed its droopy appearance over the years,” explains Dr. Dutton. “This simple procedure often has a substantial effect on their appearance and can take several years off of their face.”

Dr. Dutton is board certified in otolaryngology (ENT) and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with extensive experience in advanced rhinoplasty, performing more than 100 rhinoplasties each year.

If you are interested in exploring Rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery options, contact us online or call 630-574-08222 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Jay Dutton.

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Every year, half a million people seek consultation for changing the appearance of their nose, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). Rhinoplasty surgery remains the most popular and most commonly desired plastic surgery procedure for both men and women under 35.  However, a typical recovery after nasal surgery can be very uncomfortable and involve severe swelling and bruising. If you are seeking consultation as well, consider contacting us online or calling 630-574-8222 to schedule your consultation today!

“Up to this point, rhinoplasty patients have had limited nasal breathing due to swelling during the first few days after surgery,” explains Dr. Jay Dutton, Midwest Facial Plastic Center. “They also typically develop bruising around the eyes and have to wear bulky nasal dressings and splints for up to 14 days.”

This long recovery and return to work process discourages some patients from undergoing nose surgery.

Good news is here for patients interested in nasal surgery in the Chicago area. Dr. Dutton is now using new technologies, including minimally invasive rhinoplasty and 3D imaging, to make recovery faster and getting back to work much easier. “The biggest advantages to minimally invasive rhinoplasty are less postoperative swelling, a shorter recovery period, and no external incisions,” explains Dr. Dutton.

During a minimally invasive rhinoplasty, the surgeon uses small incisions that are hidden in the nose.  Surgery is performed through small pockets using delicate instruments. The skin that covers the nasal bones and cartilage is raised, allowing access to the inside of the nose. Depending on the patient’s nose, either bone or cartilage is removed which decreases the size and shape of the nose, or cartilage is grafted, typically from the septum, to add to the nose. Once the nose is the desired size and shape, the nasal skin is re-positioned and incisions are closed.

“The beauty of the minimally invasive procedure is that patients can breathe immediately when they wake up in the recovery room,” explains Dr. Dutton. “They do not require gauze packing, and in some cases nothing in the nose at all. If small plastic splints are placed, they are hollow so patients can breathe, sometimes even better than pre-op. When those come out, patients almost always breathe better than before surgery.”

There are several factors that make minimally invasive rhinoplasty superior to other approaches. “It features the use of an endoscope, which is a tiny camera, to precisely visualize what we are doing inside the nasal cavity,” explains Dr. Dutton. “We also use very small drills to move bone and preserve nasal structures that are important for supporting the nose.”

At the Midwest Facial Plastic Center, Dr. Dutton also uses 3D imaging to avoid injuring normal structures during surgery. “I use 3D computerized tomography navigation to help guide certain techniques,” explains Dr. Dutton. “I am even using specialized software to create a 3D model of the anatomical problems to plan out the precise moves preoperatively.”

Many advances continue to be made in the area of minimally invasive rhinoplasty. “I think the most exciting direction minimally invasive rhinoplasty is heading will involve tissue bioengineering of the patient’s own cartilage,” explains Dr. Dutton.  “Eventually, we may even use something like a 3D printer which would print out a mold of a nose.  It would then be implemented with a patient’s own cartilage cells and re-implanted in the nose.  We are constantly exploring better ways of perfecting this surgery.”

Dr. Dutton explains that although new technologies are very important to a safe and quick recovery, the key to a successful outcome is to work with a surgeon who has performed many surgeries and has your best interest at heart.

Dr. Dutton is double board-certified in both otolaryngology and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with more than 15 years in all aspects of facial cosmetic surgery, particularly in advanced rhinoplasty.

If you are interested in exploring facial plastic surgery options with Dr. Jay Dutton, contact us online or call 630-574-08222 to schedule your consultation today!

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