Rhinoplasty is the medical term for nose surgery which can be done to beautify the nose, improve breathing, or in some cases repair the injured nose from previous surgery or injury.  Dr. Vartanian is also an expert in revision rhinoplasty, a type of surgery where nose surgery is performed to improve the look or breathing ability of the patient who has had a rhinoplasty in the past.  In certain cases, those who seek out rhinoplasty do so mainly because of breathing problems. There are many procedures that can be done to open up the internal nasal passages and improve breathing ability, such as septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and placement of spreader grafts. 

The typical first steps in a successful rhinoplasty start with careful preoperative analysis of the patient's concerns and nasal deformities and the generation of a problem list for the surgeon to solve. Accurate preoperative diagnosis of both aesthetic and functional problems can then facilitate appropriately targeted rhinoplasty maneuvers.  The final step is translating it all to actual results, which depends on specialized training in rhinoplasty surgery and experience.

Rhinoplasty is the most challenging of all of the cosmetic surgery procedures and has been described as an operation of millimeters.  An exacting attention to detail and experience in the art of rhinoplasty is required to obtain consistently optimal results. Dr. Vartanian is not only an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, but teaches nose surgery techniques to other doctors who are in training.  Dr. Vartanian is a clinical instructor at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Vartanian's private practice offices in Los Angeles are also setup to make the surgical experience a pleasant one for the patient.  Dr. Vartanian is known as one of the best plastic surgeons in Los Angeles, as well as being voted best plastic surgeon in Glendale, CA.  Dr. Vartanian heads a staff that is dedicated to providing a friendly, supportive, and professional environment. 

"There are many reasons why patients seek out a Rhinoplasty procedure," said Dr. Vartanian. "In most cases, a person who seeks out nose surgery is unhappy with the cosmetic appearance of their nose and wants to correct it in a way so that it looks more appealing and beautiful, yet also natural." 

Today, rhinoplasty is not just a simple cookie-cutter procedure that gives all the patients the same turned up nose, which was often the norm for rhinoplasty in the past.  Today, most patients are seeking cosmetic surgery that does not look fake or surgical.  In each case, Dr. Vartanian customizes the techniques used to each patient's specific nose and concerns.  Using advanced computer imaging programs, he can simulate before and after results during the consultation process.  These images are then used during surgery to deliver the results discussed during the initial consultation.  Often, additional work is done during surgery to also improve the patient's breathing.  Dr. Vartanian is trained to use both the closed rhinoplasty and open rhinoplasty techniques.  Dr. Vartanian has operated on many physicians and nurses who have chosen him as their rhinoplasty surgeon. Dr. Vartanian uses the most advanced techniques to produce best rhinoplasty results that are beautiful, elegant, and in harmony with the rest of face.