Most
nasal surgery patients
have a definite idea as to how they would like to improve or refine
the shape of their nose. Usually they dont like the nasal
hump on the bridge, the
thickness of the nasal tip, or the width
of their nose. The nasal
septum, (the structure that separates the two nostrils inside
the nose), is composed of cartilage and bone. It may become deviated
or twisted, either through the trauma of birth, or as the
result of an accidental injury. This deviation may alter the pattern
of air flow through the nose, making it more difficult
to breathe. In addition, the nose may appear crooked with
a hump.
Often,
a surgical procedure used to correct breathing through the nose
also improves its appearance. Reduction of the nasal
hump, refinement
of the nasal tip, narrowing of the width, and straightening
of the nose are combined into one procedure. In order to eliminate
visible scarring, the nasal surgery is done entirely from within
the nostrils. The goal is to achieve a more natural appearance,
without a turned up or artificial look.
The
approach to nasal surgery or rhinoplasty
varies from individual to individual. Patients may have a specific
area of the nose they want improved. Ethnic
characteristics must be respected when enhancing the appearance
of the African-American,
Asian, Caucasian,
Hispanic or the Middle
Eastern nose.
The
Keyes Surgicenter for Cosmetic Surgery is designed to provide
advanced and comprehensive, cosmetic surgical services for those
who wish to improve or refine a facial or body feature. The Cosmetic
Surgery Center is accredited by the American
Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
(AAAASF), an agency whose rigorous scrutiny of surgical facilities
insures they meet the highest standards for patient care. Under
the direction of Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Geoffrey
R. Keyes, our staff of Board Certified Anesthesiologists,
Registered Nurses and Certified Nurse Anesthetists deliver the
highest level of care for Plastic Surgical procedures. Our philosophy
is to ensure uncompromising professional quality. The emotional
and physical needs of our patients are of utmost importance to
us.
The
majority of cosmetic procedures are performed on an outpatient
basis. For those cosmetic surgeries necessitating an overnight
stay, we utilize Cedars-Sinai Medical Center or Century City Hospital.
Some of our patients request the services of one of the many aftercare
facilities that work with our cosmetic surgery center. For those
patients, special arrangements are made by our staff. The following
is a list of cosmetic procedures that we offer: Rhinoplasty, Breast
Surgery, Eyelid
Surgery, Tummy
Tuck, Liposuction,
Laser
Surgery, Otoplasty,
Skin
Care and much more. For more information please visit our
main website at www.keycare.com.