Dr. Edgar Santos specializes in rhinoplasty in Tijuana. Rhinoplasty, commonly known as nose surgery or “nose job,” is a procedure best performed by a facial plastic surgery specialist like Dr. Santos.

Rhinoplasty patients from across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada rely on Dr. Santos, who is board certified in otolaryngology (head and neck surgery) and fellowship trained in facial plastic surgery, for this complex and life-changing procedure.

People who are bothered by the shape or proportions of their nose are aware of the influence this central feature can have on the entire face. It can detract from more attractive features and create an imbalance between features.

Elements to consider

Because the nose undergoes significant changes with age, rhinoplasty is a relatively popular procedure for people of all ages. However, keep in mind that the nose must be fully developed in order to proceed with the surgery.

For most people, this occurs around age 16. Rhinoplasty can improve many elements of the nose, including:

• Broad
• Projection
• bulbous tip
• A hump or bump
• Damages for injuries, including previous surgery.
• Size or width of the nostrils
• Breathing difficulties caused by a deviated septum or other irregularities.

About this Procedure

Rhinoplasty is a highly personalized surgery that can vary greatly from one patient to another.

Dr. Santos carefully tailors his techniques to meet your specific needs and thoroughly reviews your surgical plan with you prior to your procedure.

Dr. Edgar Santos performs a rhinoplasty while you are under general anesthesia.

Depending on your cosmetic needs, you may begin by making an incision completely hidden inside your nostrils (called a closed rhinoplasty) or an incision through the narrow strip of skin between your nostrils.
nostrils (called open rhinoplasty).

In any case, the resulting scar should be undetectable.

Once the incisions have been made, Dr. Santos sculpts the structure of your nose by removing or adding underlying cartilage, bone and soft tissue as needed.

After taking thorough measurements, assessing the symmetry of your nose and making sure it aligns with your goals, he closes the incisions.

Recovering at home

Rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home the same day.

However, you will need a trusted friend or family member to stay with you for the rest of the day to help care for you.

You can anticipate taking approximately 1 week off from work or school to allow your nose to begin to heal safely.

Discomfort and swelling are normal but can be controlled with prescription medications.

It is also a good idea to keep your head elevated at all times, even at night. Dr. Santos will see you the next day.

After about a week, Dr. Santos will remove the bandages and sutures. He does not use any plugs in your nose, so it will not be painful to remove.

At this point, the swelling should also decrease significantly. However, if your job is physically demanding, you may need a little more time at home.

Long-term results

Although it may take up to a year for swelling to resolve and results to fully stabilize, you will likely have a good idea of ​​the final result after about 6 to 8 weeks.

Your nose will continue to evolve throughout your life, even without surgery. Ongoing follow-up appointments with Dr. Santos are essential to optimize your lifelong results.

Consultation

To discuss the possibilities for your new, attractive nose, start an online consultation to speak with Dr. Edgar Santos about rhinoplasty here in Tijuana, Mexico.

You can also call the office at (619) 798-8099 and one of our staff! Members will schedule your appointment.