Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

With top-level training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Southwest Florida’s Naples Plastic Surgery relies on Dr. Leopoldo M. Baccaro and Dr. Mark Walsh as its surgical specialists in rhinoplasty. Dr. Baccaro and Dr. Walsh are known for their commitment to achieving beautiful, natural-looking results, as well as for their compassionate, personalized care.

When patients enter Naples Plastic Surgery seeking cosmetic surgery, they often say they wish to look like enhanced versions of themselves, not surgically altered. Our surgeons appreciate their patients’ concerns and will work meticulously to create minor changes that dramatically improve the overall balance and aesthetics of the face, while seeking to achieve the ideal, natural-looking results.

For patients to obtain results that are in balance with the rest of their facial features, it is important to personalize the treatment to address the patient’s unique concerns and goals. Dr. Baccaro and Dr. Walsh meet with patients on a one-on-one basis during a consultation to discuss their concerns with their noses and to create a unique treatment plan that will meet all of their needs. Our doctors take a picture of each patient and reviews the ideal features of the nose, then show what can be done to correct any differences the patient has from the ideal. This may include nose surgery that removes dorsal humps, alters bulbous nasal tips, thins wide noses, and/or changes the size and shape of the nose.

Dr. Baccaro and Dr. Walsh use two techniques to perform nose surgery: open and closed rhinoplasty. Open rhinoplasty is a more invasive approach that is reserved for reshaping the nasal structure, while closed rhinoplasty is typically used for minor changes. Both techniques should yield stunning results under our plastic surgeons’ care.

Rhinoplasty is performed on an outpatient basis by our cosmetic surgeon, so patients should arrange to have a ride take them to their homes following the procedure. Our surgeons recommend that patients keep their heads elevated during the first few weeks of their recoveries, as well as the application of a cold compresses to minimize swelling.

Like all surgical procedures, rhinoplasty has risks for complications, but patients should feel at ease and secure with Dr. Baccaro and Dr. Walsh, due to the outstanding training they have received.

Septoplasty can help you breathe better if the septum is deviated inside the nose. This may assist not only in breathing, but also with snoring. It is done through incisions placed inside the nose, and can often be combined with rhinoplasty. Depending on your personal preference and your aesthetic goal, nose surgery may be right for you. Speak with Dr. Baccaro or Dr. Walsh about your options!