Rhinoplasty to Meet Aesthetic Goals, for Reconstructive Purposes, and to Improve Breathing Problems

RHINOPLASTY

THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR RHINOPLASTY
The best candidates for Rhinoplasty are those who are looking for an improvement to features that are unbalanced in relation to the rest of the face. Rhinoplasty can be performed to meet aesthetic goals, for reconstructive purposes, and to improve breathing problems. 

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PLANNING YOUR SURGERY
The board-certified plastic surgeon will ask you which features, of your nose, bother you. He will evaluate the structure of your nasal bones and cartilage; the shape of your face, and the thickness of your skin. He will ask if you’ve had previous nasal surgery, or injury to your nose, and any allergies or breathing difficulties.

WHERE YOUR SURGERY WILL BE PERFORMED
Rhinoplasty is usually performed as an outpatient, in our office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center, or a hospital.

TYPES OF ANESTHESIA
For safety and comfort, general anesthesia is performed.

THE SURGERY
The surgeon uses the “open” technique: this technique allows for greater visibility and precision. An incision is made externally, at the base of the nose, where it can be well concealed; the skin of the nose is separated from its supporting framework of bone and cartilage. The bone and cartilage is then sculpted to the desired shape, and the skin is re-draped over the new framework. When the surgery has been completed, a splint is applied (this helps the nose maintain its' new shape), and a small piece of gauze is placed in the nostrils to stabilize the septum (the dividing wall between the nostrils). The gauze is removed after two days, and the splint is removed after five to seven days. Once the splint is removed, most patients appear “socially acceptable”.

AFTER YOUR SURGERY
The pain is minimal; the discomfort is mostly a bruised, swollen feeling. Plan on staying in bed, with your head elevated, and cold compresses on your face, for forty-eight hours. The swelling and bruising around your eyes will reach its' peak within two or three days. Most of the swelling and bruising should disappear within two weeks, but some subtle swelling, unnoticeable to anyone but you and the surgeon, will remain for several months. A little bleeding is common for the first few days following surgery, and there may be a feeling of stuffiness for several weeks. While the tissues are in the early stages of healing, you should not blow your nose.

ALL SURGERY CARRIES SOME UNCERTAINTY AND RISK
Bleeding and infection are extremely rare: less than 3% and less than 1%, respectively. But, unlike marble, the sculpting of the nose's bone and cartilage, can be unpredictable over time. As a result, irregularities can occur in 10% of patients, and some of these may require revisions. While improvements in breathing cannot be guaranteed, most patients do experience some improvement. 

GETTING BACK TO NORMAL
Most patients are able to return to school, or sedentary work, a week after surgery. Walking and some progressive activity is allowed during the second week, but it will be several weeks, before you’re entirely up to speed. It is important to avoid excessive exposure to the sun, for a year after surgery. 

YOUR NEW LOOK
In the days following surgery, your face will be bruised and swollen. But day by day, the bruises will fade, and the swelling will decrease, and your nose will begin to show its' new appearance. Still, healing is a slow and gradual process; some subtle swelling may be present for months, especially in the tip, and the final result may not be apparent for a year, or more.

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Want to Get Rid of Unwanted Fat around your Mid-section without Exercise?

Story Published: Nov 19, 2013 at 9:45 AM PST by AMNW

Want to get rid of unwanted fat around your midsection without exercise? Jerry Darm, MD, of Aesthetic Medicine, along with patient Chuck Heming, joined us to share how the LipoLift can give you great results with just one treatment!

LipoLift is the trademarked name of Dr. Darm's signature laser-assisted liposuction procedure (laser lipolysis) that permanently removes fat from the body. This minimally invasive surgical procedure is a popular body sculpting solution that “melts” fat with less pain, less downtime, and consistently favorable results. The laser is slipped thru a very small hole in the skin and passed back and forth slowly dissolving fat and fat cells. The melted fat is then gently sucked out through a small cannula. One to two liters of fat can be removed during the procedure. Treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks, arms, neck, and thighs. The laser helps to tighten the skin as much as 17% opposed to traditional liposuction techniques.

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Unlike some national providers, you'll always meet with the doctor that will perform your procedure several days before your surgery. We'll also perform a full medical history and physical (H&P), Electrocardiogram (ECG), and blood workup to ensure that you're a good candidate for the procedure. Once the procedure is completed, your physician will schedule follow-up appointments to review your results

Look Good Feel Good with Dr. Darm

Aesthetic Medicine's Look Good Feel Good TV segment which aired this last Sunday, turned out great! Video courtesy of KOIN 6 TV.

Dr. Darm, medical director of Aesthetic Medicine, together with Dr. Zawacki, talk about the LipoLift (laser-assisted liposuction) procedure.

Click here to download Aesthetic Medicine's brochure.

LipoLift is the trademarked name of Dr. Darm's signature laser-assisted liposuction procedure (laser lipolysis) that permanently removes fat from the body. This minimally invasive surgical procedure is a popular body sculpting solution that “melts” fat with less pain, less downtime, and consistently favorable results. The laser is slipped through a very small hole in the skin and passed back and forth slowly dissolving fat and fat cells. The melted fat is then gently sucked out through a small cannula. One to two liters of fat can be removed during the procedure. Treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks, arms, neck, and thighs. The laser helps to tighten the skin as much as 17% opposed to traditional liposuction techniques. Unlike some national providers, you'll always meet with the doctor that will perform your procedure several days before your surgery. We'll also perform a full medical history and physical (H&P), Electrocardiogram (ECG), and blood workup to ensure that you're a good candidate for the procedure. Once the procedure is completed, your physician will schedule follow-up appointments to review your results.

Who We Are
At Aesthetic Medicine, we're a team of 30+ medical professionals specializing in a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures designed to improve the beauty and wellness of every patient we treat. From board-certified Plastic Surgery to medically-supervised weight loss, we have the knowledge and experience to help our patients achieve wellness, health and beauty. Founded by Dr. Jerry Darm in 1995, Aesthetic Medicine originally specialized in weight loss and skin treatments. Today the practice has grown to encompass a variety of services that include laser liposuction (LipoLift), Plastic Surgery, and a host of other procedures designed to improve the appearance and defy the aging process.

Unlike other practices, at Aesthetic Medicine our experience isn't limited to a handful of specialties. Thanks to our large staff and depth of experience, we're able to offer our patients a wide-variety of invasive and non-invasive options that other clinics simply don't (or can't) offer. This means that our patients can entertain a variety of options before deciding on the treatment best-suited for their needs. Our goal is to help every patient get the look they want and gain the confidence that comes from an improved appearance.

We invite you to come to take a tour of our federally accredited medical facility in Lake Oswego. Once you meet with our Physicians and support staff, you'll soon discover why we've become the most successful and best-known aesthetic practice in Oregon!

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