Indianapolis Rhinoplasty doctors
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Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
Indiana University Health North Hospital 11725 N. Illinois Street, Suite 140, Carmel |
145 answers | |
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Mark Hamilton, MD
Indianapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
533 E. County Line Road Suite 104, Greenwood |
16 answers | |
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Catherine Winslow, MD
Indianapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
2000 E 116th St Suite 200, Carmel |
14 answers | |
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Joseph Fata, M.D.
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
10293 N. Meridian St Suite 200, Indianapolis |
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12 answers |
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Richard Linderman, MD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
12188-A North Meridian Street Suite 115, Indianapolis |
Recent Answers
I understand and have heard that silicone, goretex and all other synthetic implants for rhinoplasty will eventually have to be replaced (or revised) after years of wear and tear. From this forum I have heard many surgeons recommending that the best material used for rhinoplasty is our own autologous tissue such as rib cartilage or septal cartilage. I would like to know if autologous tissue used for rhinoplasty will eventually require replacement or revision too?
While every nasal implant material has its own set of unique problems, wearing out or the need to be replaced is not one of them for any of the materials. The nose is not a place where any graft material is exposed to 'wear and tear' that would cause resorption or weakening of the materials. The concept of replacement or revision of any nasal implant can occur with any material, synthetic or cartilage, due to cosmetic concerns such as shape or shifting and infection. While I am a big fan of autologous cartilage whose risks of infection and extrusion are very low compared to synthetic materials, any nasal implant material can function well in the long-term if properly shaped and well placed. The concept to grasp is that there is no perfect nasal implant material that can guarantee that there will be no future need for additional revisional surgery.
I am contemplating a rhinoplasty in addition to my scheduled breast lift. My plastic surgeon said it would be safe to do both and would start with the breast lift under twilight sedation, then move on to the rhinoplasty switching to general anethesia. Is this common and low risk on a healthy adult?
Both a rhinoplasty and any form of cosmetic breast surgery can be safely done at the same time. Both can be performed under general anesthesia. There would be no benefit to doing sedation for one procedure and general anesthesia for the other.
I recently broke my nose and had to get surgery to fix it but my cartilage needs to be reconstructed so I have been referred to a cosmetic surgeon. Am I able to get a free nose job if I have already been referred to one? Will he shave down parts of my nose I dislike?
Insuracnce will cover those portions of nose surgery that pertain to structures causing breathing problems. But when it comes to any changes of the external nose to alter its shape, that is a cosmetic procedure and you will be responsible for the cost of performing that part of the surgery. A prior history of a repaired nasal fracture does not mean that any subsequent nose surgery will be similarly covered.
