Voted Transforming Form and Function with a Chevy Chase Rhinoplasty with Dr. Yalamanchili
Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a “nose job,” is a highly sought-after procedure for individuals looking to enhance their facial balance, address nasal imperfections, or resolve breathing difficulties. At Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase MD, our team offers experienced rhinoplasty services to ensure natural-looking results tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Watch the video above for Dr. Yalamanchili’s walkthrough of a rhinoplasty procedure. If you can’t tune in and listen here’s what she said below:
“Hi, guys! Dr. Yalamanchili here. Today, I have a rhinoplasty patient, a 37-year-old female who’s bothered by the dorsum of her nose as well as its rotation. We’re going to bring down her nasal dorsum and rotate her tip as well. Let’s head over to the OR and get the day started.
Here we are, about to take down her cartilaginous dorsum. The hump of a nose has a bony part and a cartilaginous part, and here, I’m using a knife to take down the cartilaginous part to improve her overall contour. This is the cartilage septal extension graft—a piece of cartilage from her septum that I’m placing at the tip. This will give her support to rotate her tip. Here, we have her tip cartilages sutured to the graft.
At the end of the case, I’m molding her splint, which will stay on for six days. The packing inside her nose will be removed before she wakes up. We just finished in the operating room, and everything went great. She’ll recover for a couple of hours and then come back in six days to get her sutures and splint removed. Stay tuned to see her post-op results!”
The patient’s journey: Addressing nasal concerns and where a rhinoplasty comes in
In a recent case, Dr. Yalamanchili performed a rhinoplasty on a 37-year-old woman who was dissatisfied with the hump on her nasal dorsum and the rotation of her nasal tip. Her goal was to achieve a smoother nasal profile and a more aesthetically pleasing tip. Using a comprehensive surgical approach, Dr. Yalamanchili sculpted the nose to create a balanced and harmonious look.
To address the patient’s concerns, the procedure involved reducing both the bony and cartilaginous components of the nasal hump. Additionally, a cartilage septal extension graft, derived from the patient’s septum, was used to support and rotate the nasal tip. This intricate technique ensures long-lasting results while maintaining nasal function.
The rhinoplasty in Maryland: Procedure Explained
- Reshaping the nasal dorsum: The nasal dorsum, or the bridge of the nose, often contains a combination of bony and cartilaginous tissue. In this case, the cartilaginous hump was skillfully reduced with precise surgical techniques, creating a smoother, more appealing contour.
- Enhancing the nasal tip: The nasal tip’s appearance and rotation were refined using suturing techniques and cartilage grafts. This careful manipulation gave the tip a lifted, more symmetrical appearance while preserving structural integrity.
- Stabilizing the results: To protect the newly shaped nose, a splint was applied to the exterior. This splint remains in place for six days, stabilizing the nose as it heals. Internal packing, often uncomfortable for patients, was removed before the patient woke up to improve recovery comfort.
Recovering with a rhinoplasty in Chevy Chase
Rhinoplasty recovery is straightforward, with patients typically experiencing mild swelling and bruising for the first week. At Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery, we ensure every patient is supported throughout the healing process. Follow-up visits at one week and one month post-procedure help track progress and optimize outcomes. Patients often notice significant improvements within weeks, with final results becoming apparent over several months as swelling subsides.
Why choose Bruno|Brown for your rhinoplasty procedure?
Our experienced surgeons focus on delivering individualized care. We understand that each patient’s facial features are unique, and we take a customized approach to ensure the results enhance overall facial harmony. With decades of combined experience and a reputation as among the best plastic surgery practices in the area, we use the latest techniques to provide outstanding outcomes.
For more information about the rhinoplasty procedure, check out the American Society of Plastic Surgeons page for a more in depth breakdown about the procedure.
