Rhinoplasty In Mexico

What is rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty or nose job is a surgery used to reshape or change some features of the nose. Your goals may be to change the nose appearance, to improve breathing, or it may even be both.

With rhinoplasty you can modify the cartilage, the bone, the skin of the nose or all three. Schedule your assessment appointment with Dr. Gordillo to find out if you are a candidate for rhinoplasty and all the benefits you can obtain.

How is the procedure performed?

Rhinoplasty can be done under local or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the procedure and the surgeon’s recommendation. It is an outpatient surgery that can take between one and two hours, although sometimes it takes longer.

The patient will be asleep during the surgery, they will not feel nasal or facial pain.

The surgeon will make an incision inside the nostrils, around this area or at the base of the nose, depending on the characteristics of the procedure and the objectives to be achieved.

Once the procedure is finished, the surgeon will put a plastic and micropore splint to preserve the new shape of the nose bone, cartilage and nostrils.

How long is the recovery period for a rhinoplasty?

After the surgery, the recovery period begins, which lasts between 2 and 4 weeks. During this time, the patient should avoid contact activities that involve a high risk of trauma to the nose. And after 2 months you will be able to resume physical activities at 100 percent.

How do I know if I am a candidate?

Candidates for rhinoplasty are people with cosmetic and health needs such as:

Crooked nose due to a deviated septum
Very wide nostrils
Nasal tip down
Imperfections in the nose due to trauma
Nose too big or small compared to the rest of the face
Prominent nasal hump
Very wide nose
Nasal asymmetries
People who have suffered trauma or previous rhinoplasty
Congenital problems

Benefits of having a rhinoplasty in Mexico

If you live in the United States, your health insurance probably won’t cover rhinoplasty and you’ll find that it’s a very expensive procedure. Therefore, traveling to Mexico is an affordable option with great benefits such as:

Plastic surgeons with certification and experience in rhinoplasty
Innovative procedures and cutting edge technology in plastic surgery
Use of materials and implants approved by the FDA
Savings of up to 60% compared to US rhinoplasty prices.

Rhinoplasty surgery costs an average of $8,000 USD in the US, and since it is not covered by health insurance plans, people often pay out of pocket or get financing plans with very high interest rates. On the other hand, when traveling to Mexico with specialists like Dr. Gordillo you will find excellent care, but with savings of up to 60%.

Rhinoplasty before and after

Frequent questions

¿What are the existing risks?

All surgery carries risks and possible associated complications: bleeding, infections, edema, bruising, sensory disturbances and post -surgery discomfort. The best way to avoid complications and reduce risks is to go to a specialist like Dr. Gordillo and follow his pre and post-surgical recommendations, since recovery and results depend a lot on the care that the patient follows.

¿Is this surgery right for me?

Go to your assessment visit with Dr. Gordillo to check your face and nose conditions. In addition, as a patient you must have realistic expectations about rhinoplasty, be in good health and be a non- smoker, or be willing to quit smoking before and after your surgery.

¿Are the incisions visible?

When rhinoplasty incisions are made from inside the nose, there are no visible scars. If the incision is made around the nostrils or at the base of the nose, scars may remain, but very small and not visible.

¿Is rhinoplasty painful?

Thanks to the pain medications and sedation that are applied, most patients do not feel pain during the surgery. The following days it is common to feel pain and inflammation that is fought with the medications prescribed by the specialist, with rest and some additional recommendations such as the use of splints.

Guadalajara, México