RHINOPLASTY CONSULTATION

A consultation for a rhinoplasty evaluation with Dr. Rui Xavier is always a lengthy process. This consultation is essential for the surgeon to be able to thoroughly understand what the patient wants to change in his or her nose. During the consultation, Dr. Rui Xavier performs a careful analysis of the patient’s nose, taking note of all small deformities, and evaluates the functional aspects inside the nose.

These small deformities in the nose are highlighted and their eventual correction is discussed by Dr. Rui Xavier with the patient. Subsequently, Dr. Rui Xavier drafts a surgical plan which he explains to the patient during the consultation. He discusses this plan in great detail so that a consensus can be reached on the changes to be achieve by surgery.

Dr. Rui Xavier performs a computer simulation of the anticipated results of the rhinoplasty. Even though this approximation has the ... Read more

A consultation for a rhinoplasty evaluation with Dr. Rui Xavier is always a lengthy process. This consultation is essential for the surgeon to be able to thoroughly understand what the patient wants to change in his or her nose. During the consultation, Dr. Rui Xavier performs a careful analysis of the patient’s nose, taking note of all small deformities, and evaluates the functional aspects inside the nose.

These small deformities in the nose are highlighted and their eventual correction is discussed by Dr. Rui Xavier with the patient. Subsequently, Dr. Rui Xavier drafts a surgical plan which he explains to the patient during the consultation. He discusses this plan in great detail so that a consensus can be reached on the changes to be achieve by surgery.

Dr. Rui Xavier performs a computer simulation of the anticipated results of the rhinoplasty. Even though this approximation has the inherent limitations of imaging software, the simulation performed during the consultation allows the patient to see in advance the approximate expected results and to review in detail the changes to be performed. By means of this simulation it is also possible to test different surgical strategies so that the patient and Dr. Rui Xavier can select the one that will bring about the best result.

During this evaluation consultation Dr. Rui Xavier will explain how surgery will be performed, the necessary post-operative care, the time of absence from normal activities, and he will reply to any concerns or questions that the patient may have.