Achieve your ideal nose shape with Preservation Rhinoplasty

Preservation rhinoplasty is a modern modification on traditional nose surgery. Designed to restore balance to the nose, this iteration of rhinoplasty is designed to preserve the underlying tissues and nasal structure of the nose while making the necessary changes to achieve the patient’s ideal aesthetic.

At Leong Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Leong and his expert team use their years of expertise to carry out comprehensive Preservation Rhinoplasty procedures, leaving their patients in Pittsburgh with natural-looking improvements to the nose.

What is Preservation Rhinoplasty?

Preservation rhinoplasty is a specific type of nose job in which the practitioner focuses on preserving as much of the cartilage and bone as possible while attaining the patient’s ideal look. Unlike traditional rhinoplasty procedures, this approach does not involve the removal of cartilage and bone. This approach provides the patient with refined and natural-looking results that leave little to no sign of having had work done. The procedure also comes with quicker recovery times when compared to traditional rhinoplasty procedures.

What are the benefits?

Preservation Rhinoplasty procedures in Pittsburgh come with many benefits. Some of the most noteworthy ones include:

Preservation of nasal structure: Retains the natural anatomy of the nose, focusing on preserving cartilage, bone, and other tissues

Reduced trauma: Minimizes trauma to the nasal tissues, potentially leading to less postoperative swelling and a quicker recovery period

Maintains nasal function: Seeks to preserve nasal function, including breathing, by avoiding significant changes to the nasal passages

More natural results: Aims for more natural and harmonious results by working with the existing features of the nose rather than drastic alterations

Potentially lower revision rates: May contribute to lower revision rates, as it aims to achieve the desired results in the initial procedure

Patient satisfaction: Higher satisfaction with the preservation approach, as the results preserve a good amount of the nose’s natural look

Who is a candidate?

As with any surgical procedure, candidacy can only be properly determined after the patient comes in for a consultation with our team. That said, there are some general criteria that typically indicate whether someone is right for the procedure. These may include:

Having a straight caudal septum between the nostrils
Having never had nose surgery in the past
Wanting to correct a nasal bump that is small or medium in size
Wanting to reduce the projection of the overall nasal structure

What to expect from the procedure

Preservation rhinoplasty procedures are performed under general anesthesia. Incisions are made either inside the nostrils (closed) or along the columella (open), through which the practitioner will be able to manipulate the underlying tissues. This is carried out with great care to ensure that the core cartilage and other tissues of the nose are not affected in the process.

Addressing common concerns in rhinoplasty, traditional methods involve sanding down bone and cutting excess cartilage, potentially destabilizing the nose's structure. A preservation technique, however, makes precise incisions to remove targeted cartilage and bone segments, allowing the nasal bridge to shift effectively without compromising the overall structure.

For nasal tip issues, traditional approaches often involve cartilage resection, risking unpredictable contour changes during the healing process. Preservation techniques avoid removing alar cartilage, opting to strategically cut and rearrange it for improved definition. This safeguards support and structural integrity, reducing the risk of unforeseen changes in the healing process.

Throughout the reshaping process, special care is taken to preserve soft tissues, ensuring a more predictable and successful outcome.

What is the recovery process like?

Another advantage of preservation rhinoplasty is that the recovery period is much milder than with the traditional approach. As this method involves less damage to the nose, patients are likely to experience less discomfort, bruising, and swelling as they go through the healing process. That said, patients will still need to take at least a week off from work and at least three weeks off from physically strenuous activity to ensure that they heal properly.

Why choose Leong Facial Plastic Surgery?

At Leong Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Paul Leong and his expert team employ innovative, up-to-date techniques to ensure that their patients in Pittsburgh experience the best care available. While patients all over the world have enjoyed the benefits of traditional rhinoplasty procedures, Dr. Leong prides himself on providing his clientele with the option of preservation rhinoplasty. Having performed the treatment on countless patients, he boasts a level of experience and skill that few practitioners can claim for themselves.

Contact our office today to learn more about our preservation rhinoplasty procedures.

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