Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery)

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to alter the shape of your nose.  Is the tip of your nose too wide?  Does it droop?  Do you have a hump that you find unsightly?  The nose is the cornerstone of the face, and any of these deformities can detract from an individuals outer and inner beauty.

The operation can be performed either “open” or “closed”.  Dr. Dorner prefers to perform his closed as it reduces recovery time and does not place any scars on the visible portions of the nose.

Through the artistic hands of Dr. Dorner, your nose can be reshaped toward the image you have in mind.

Rhinoplasty Summary

Length: 1-3 hours

Anesthesia: local with sedation

Outpatient

Side effects: temporary swelling, bruising, headaches.

Incisions: open or closed

Risks: infection, incomplete improvement requiring further surgery

Recovery

Work: 1-2 weeks

Strenuous activity: 2-3 weeks

Final appearance: up to a year.

Permanent

Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)

Otoplasty, or correction of ear deformities, is most commonly used to help reduce prominent ears.  The procedure consists of refolding the ear to bring it back into position.  Other procedures that can be performed are repair of torn earlobes, earlobe reduction, and alteration of the ear's shape.

Otoplasty Summary

Length: 2 hours

Anesthesia: local with sedation

Outpatient

Side Effects: bruising, headaches.

Incisions: Behind the ear, hidden in the fold.

Risks: infection, loss of correction requiring further surgery

Recovery

Work: 3-5 days

Strenuous activity: 2 weeks

Contact sports: 6 weeks

Permanent