Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty: Which Is Better?

Nose job surgery remains one of the most popular facial plastic surgery procedures for men and women. Traditional rhinoplasty surgery involves altering the bone and tissue structure of the nose and often the septum. However, with new advances in dermal fillers, some patients can benefit from a non-surgical rhinoplasty using filler injections. Some may still […]

Deviated Septum Seattle: How To Prepare For Septoplasty Surgery

A deviated septum is a relatively common condition where the column of cartilage that separates the two nostrils sits more to one side than the other. This can block airways and cause several medical problems. Some people are born with a deviated septum while others acquire one due to an injury. The best way to […]

Rhinoplasty Seattle: What To Expect One Week After Rhinoplasty Surgery

Recovering after a rhinoplasty surgery takes time. In general, full recovery does not occur until nine months to one year following surgery. This is true for most cosmetic surgeries. However, patients resume their normal lives long before this. When can you expect to return to work? Here’s what to expect one week after rhinoplasty surgery: […]

Nose Job Seattle: Does Rhinoplasty Require General Anesthesia?

Dr. David Santos is renowned for spearheading the use of local anesthesia during facial plastic surgery procedures. This includes using a combination of local anesthetics with light sedation. Patients remain comfortable and fairly out of it, but are not fully asleep. However, local anesthesia cannot be used for all facial plastic surgeries. Dr. Santos does […]

Risks Of A Rhinoplasty And How To Minimize Them

A nose job is one of the most common facial plastic surgeries among men and women. It can address many cosmetic concerns with the nose such as unwanted humps or bumps, size of the nostrils, and the projection of the tip. It can also treat breathing problems caused by structural issues like a deviated septum.  […]

Risks Of A Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty–also known as a nose job–is a commonly performed facial plastic surgery. Nose reshaping and the correction of a deviated septum is often a well tolerated surgery that provides good results. Like any surgical procedure, there are some risks of a rhinoplasty.  The general risks of surgery typically include those associated with general anesthesia: vomiting, […]

The Difference Between Cosmetic & Functional Rhinoplasty

When researching rhinoplasty, you may come across terms such as “cosmetic rhinoplasty” or “functional rhinoplasty”. But, what do these terms mean? In short, a functional nose job is one that corrects a nasal structure that hinder breathing or causes other medical problems like sleep apnea or nasal trauma. However, a cosmetic rhinoplasty is a purely […]

No Reason To Fear A Nose Job

A nose job–or rhinoplasty–surgery often elicits fear and anxiety because of the nose’s prominence on our faces. However, rhinoplasty is a fairly routine procedure not worthy of such worries.  For many, rhinoplasty becomes a medical necessity due to a deviated septum, blocked airway, or health conditions, like sleep apnea. In these cases, a nose job […]