Dr. Michael Omidi’s patients often express interest in rhinoplasty because they are unhappy with how their noses have aged. Other candidates admit to always feeling self-conscious about the nose they were born with yet still want to stay true to their ethnic heritage. During the consultation, Dr. Michael Omidi will carefully go over your options at Michael Omidi MD, FACS, and let you decide whether you want the doctor to perform a typical European rhinoplasty or an Ethnic Rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills.

The Ethnic Rhinoplasty highlights one’s ethnic heritage while downplaying problem areas. The procedure can improve breathing, fill you with self-confidence all while staying true to yourself. Dr. Omidi will carefully go over your options and let you decide whether you want to perform rhinoplasty alone or combine it with a chin implant for truly spectacular results.

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The Ethnic Rhinoplasty highlights one’s ethnic heritage while downplaying problem areas. The procedure can improve breathing, fill you with self-confidence all while staying true to yourself. Dr. Omidi will carefully go over your options and let you decide whether you want to perform rhinoplasty alone or combine it with a chin implant for truly spectacular results.

An Ethnic rhinoplasty requires an experienced anesthesiologist or CRNA will use general anesthesia for your safety. Dr. Michael Omidi will make incisions to access the inner structure of your nose. He may remove or add nasal bones and cartilage to reduce or increase the size of your nose. He may remodel the tip of your nose using tip grafts made of cartilage. Dr. Michael Omidi may also use fat grafts or tissue fillers to add volume to desired areas. Once the procedure is completed, you will be discharged as an out-patient and sent home to recover.

After the surgery, there may be some degree of swelling and bruising but that is completely normal. If necessary, Dr. Omidi will prescribe medications to relieve any potential discomfort. The doctor will recommend that you stay in bed with your head elevated during the first day following the procedure. After about a week you will be able to resume your normal activities. You should avoid any contact sports or strenuous activities for the next three weeks following the surgery.

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As the weeks pass, most of the bruising will subside. However, some swelling may persist even after this period and take up to a year to completely dissipate. Dr. Omidi and his staff are highly committed to your care and will follow up with you regularly after the procedure to ensure your overall wellbeing and happiness with the results of the procedure. Dr. Michael Omidi is a double-certified facial and body plastic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills and the Greater Los Angeles area.