There are several clinics and surgeons in Sydney who are trained in performing rhinoplasty, so it’s important that you choose the right one. As well as choosing a surgeon you feel comfortable with, and who has an extensive portfolio of previous successful surgeries, you should thoroughly investigate their qualifications and experience.
Dr Shahidi has trained and worked at some of the best hospitals for facial plastic and rhinoplasty surgery across the world, including Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Charing Cross Hospital in London, and Royal United Hospital in Bath. He is now affiliated with North Shore Specialist Day Surgery and Lakeview Private Hospital in Sydney.
If you’re looking for the best nose doctor in Sydney, it’s worth taking the time to do your research and feel free to contact our friendly staff for further advice. Please have a look at Dr Shahidi’s large gallery of real before and after results. Dr Shahidi has performed thousands of successful rhinoplasties over the last 17 years. He specialises in structure rhinoplasty aiming to improve both function and aesthetics of the nose that is why a significant number of our referrals come from other specialist surgeons in both field of ENT and general plastic surgery.
The Rhinoplasty Procedure in Australia
Many people are unhappy with their natural nose shape. Being in such a prominent position, the size and shape of the nose can make a huge overall difference to the look of the face.
Being unhappy with the appearance of your nose can have a devastating effect on self-image and confidence, but it’s no longer necessary to just put up with the nose you were not happy with.
Rhinoplasty, or septorhinoplasty, also known as a “nose job,” is a type of cosmetic surgery that involves reshaping the nose. Depending on the physical features and goals of each patient, this reshaping may come in many different forms – each rhinoplasty operation is unique and requires a high level of artistry, as well as surgical skill.
The procedure may involve removal of a hump, straightening a crooked nose, narrowing the nasal base, narrowing the width of the nostrils, or reducing or elevating the nasal tip generally in conjunction with correcting septal deviation.
During your consultation with Dr Shahidi, he will use a computer-imaging software as a communication tool to help assist with can realistically be achieved via surgery for your facial and nasal features. This process also takes into account how to optimise your nasal function and breathing.
Many people opt for a nose job because they’re not happy with the appearance of their nose, but septorhinoplasty may also be performed for medical reasons. Structure Rhinoplasty can open up the nasal airways and improve breathing problems.
A nose job in Sydney by Dr Shahidi is always performed under general anaesthetic in an accredited hospital. Depending on the structure of your nose and the desired result, the procedure usually involves cutting the skin between the nostrils and shaving down cartilage and bone and generally also requires cutting nasal bones, grafting cartilage, or reconstructing the septum and turbinates.
Once Dr Shahidi has achieved the desired nose shape, he will redrape the skin and suture the incisions. An external splint or cast, and often a small internal splint is placed to keep the nose shape during healing generally about 7-10 days.
Other Surgical Procedures
Dr Shahidi is a well regarded ENT nose doctor in Sydney, and he is also skilled and experienced at carrying out several other types of facial surgery.
These include:
- Otoplasty and ear pinning – Otoplasty is cosmetic surgery to reduce the appearance of prominent, sticking out ears or ears that are out of proportion with the face. It may involve “pinning” back the ears so they sit flatter against the head, surgery to repair stretched or damaged ear lobes, and other types of cosmetic surgery to alter the size or shape of the ears.
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) – Belpharoplasty is a procedure to modify the size and shape of the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess skin and fat. This procedure is usually performed for cosmetic reasons to reduce eye bags or puffiness and sagging eyelids, but it may also be a medical solution for impaired vision if the eyelid skin is blocking the vision.
- ENT surgery – Dr Shahidi is a specialist ear, nose & throat surgeon and can perform several surgical procedures in these areas, including various types of nose surgery, tonsillectomy, snoring surgery, throat surgery, and other procedures for both adult and paediatric patients.
Contact Dr Shahidi Today
To find out more about a cosmetic procedure or facial plastic surgery you’re considering and to schedule a consultation with Dr Shahidi, get in touch with us today. Dr Shahidi consults with his new patients on Tuesdays at his office in Woollahra.
