Rhinoplasty Surgery

Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Henry Mentz

The Goal of Nose Surgery

The purpose of nose surgery (rhinoplasty) is to improve the appearance of the nose, to help it fit the face in a complementary way that is harmonious with other facial features. A nose that is out of balance on the face can become a focal point that draws attention away from other attractive facial features. Nose surgery brings a more harmonious appearance to the face by altering characteristics that include:

Dr. Mentz will use computer imaging to help you communicate and visualize the results you would like to attain through nose surgery. During your exam, he will evaluate your skin quality and the internal and external structure of your nose to determine how to best create balance between your nose and other facial features. Nose surgery may typically be performed on female patients who are as young as age 15 or males who are as young as age 17, but it will be necessary for Dr. Mentz to determine any possible limitations.

Houston Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Henry Mentz

As a triple board certified Houston plastic surgeon, Dr, Mentz has a unique skill set which blends his board certification in otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) with his board certifications in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery. His background as an otolaryngologist provided him with extensive experience and skill in performing the detailed and complex work of nose surgery. He combines this with the aesthetic and surgical skills he has honed as a plastic surgeon to achieve excellent appearance and structural results.

Rhinoplasty Procedure

Rhinoplasty may be performed using either a closed procedure where the incisions are hidden inside the nose or an open procedure where an incision is made across the narrow strip of tissue that is between the nostrils. Through these incisions, Dr. Mentz reshapes the bone and cartilage in order to resculpt the appearance of the nose.

He may alter the position of bones to make it look narrower or straighter, or he may build up some areas by using cartilage or bone from the nose or another area of the body. The skin and tissues are then reshaped over this new nasal structure. The closed procedure leaves no scars, while the open procedure leaves a scar that is virtually undetectable.

A rhinoplasty procedure typically can be completed in about 1-3 hours on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. To help stabilize and protect the new structures of your nose during the healing process, Dr. Mentz may place splints on the outside and inside of your nose; these are typically removed in five to seven days.

Help for Difficult Breathing or Snoring / Deviated Septum Correction

If you have difficulty breathing or you snore while sleeping, you may be a candidate for a procedure known as a septoplasty. When the dividing wall between the nasal passages is crooked, it can obstruct the airways and make it more difficult for you to breathe. In a one-hour septoplasty procedure, Dr. Mentz corrects this structural disorder, which is known as a deviated septum.

Rhinoplasty Recovery

To help control, bruising, swelling, and minor bleeding, you will spend the first day after surgery at home in bed with your head elevated. The majority of bruising will be gone in one to two weeks. For the first few days, you should continue to sleep with your head elevated and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. You will need to refrain from taking aspirin and certain anti-inflammatory drugs that can increase bleeding. In addition, for 8 weeks following surgery, you should avoid hitting or rubbing the nose. Sun exposure should be limited for two months.

Most patients can return to work in 7-10 days, and resume exercise in three to four weeks.

The Added Touch Medical Spa Services

Skin Care to Protect and Maintain Your Investment

Following your nose surgery, it will be important for you to protect your nose from sun exposure. The skin care professionals at Dr. Mentz's Added Touch Medical Spa will work with you to customize a skin care program that will shield your nose from the sun's damaging rays and improve the tone and texture of your so that it looks radiant and rejuvenated 365 days a year.

We are committed to providing you with the most advanced and effective skin care treatments and products available. As part of a daily skin care routine, our Obagi and SkinMedica products contain active, pharmaceutical-grade ingredients which work at a cellular level to penetrate and transform your skin. In addition, we offer a number of treatment options which will restore a smoother, brighter appearance to the face. Many of these treatments can be completed in less than an hour and require minimal to no downtime.

Chemical Peels

Chemical Peels embrighten and smooth the skin's appearance by gently resurfacing it through the removal of its damaged outer layers. They are an effective non-surgical cosmetic treatment for those who desire to treat mild to more severe skin conditions including sun-damaged skin, fine lines and wrinkles, skin pigment abnormalities, acne, and acne scarring.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion gives the skin a fresh and healthy radiance through the gently abrasive mechanical action of crystals, which slough away the dead surface cells that can cause skin to appear dull and aged. The massaging action helps to increase oxygenation in the skin, which, in turn, stimulates the production of collage to give the skin a more revitalized look. Microdermabrasion softens the appearance of skin imperfections such as fine lines, brown spots, and acne scars, and helps to clean out pores, as well.

Laser Treatments

Like microdermabrasion and chemical peels, lasers resurface the skin to rejuvenate its appearance. However, they achieve this action at a deeper level through the action of short pulses of light that penetrate the skin's layers to stimulate the growth of new collagen fibers. Our lasers are designed to target a wide variety of skin concerns to provide the following benefits:

 

To schedule your rhinoplasty surgery with Dr. Mentz, e-mail or call our office at 713.799.9999.

Before and After Photos-Houston Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Surgery

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Facial Rejuvenation / Rhinoplasty / Fat Grafts Chin / Neck
Before After  

Facial Refinement / Rhinoplasty

This patient was very self-conscious of the shape of her nose.  The congenital nasal hump was what bothered her most.  Dr. Mentz was able to bring down the nasal hump and elegantly lift the tip to provide this patient with a more elegant nose.
Before After  

Facial Refinement / Rhinoplasty

In this photo you can see how Dr. Mentz performed a rhinoplasty to restructure the nose bringing it into balance with other facial features.
Before After  

Facial Refinement / Rhinoplasty

Reducing the nasal hump and elevating the tip
improved her nasal profile. The profile contours must balance the
forehead, nose and chin.
Before After  

Facial Refinement / Rhinoplasty

Combining rhinoplasty and chin augmentation brings balance to the profile which is critical to the symmetry of the face.
Before After  

Facial Refinement / Rhinoplasty

Here rhinoplasty was used to restructure the nose bringing it into balance with the other facial features.
Before After  

Facial Refinement / Rhinoplasty

With Rhinoplasty unsightly bumps can be smoothed out and the size of the nose can be brought into harmony with the rest of the face.
Before After  

Facial Refinement / Rhinoplasty

Balance is critical to the symmetry of a face. An otherwise a beautiful face can be overwhelmed by a nose that is too wide. A simple rhinoplasty can remedy the situation as seen here.
Before After