Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty California
Welcome to Dr. Kolstad’s Piezo rhinoplasty before and after gallery featuring high quality, high definition nose job results. This small sample features rhinoplasty outcomes created using ultrasonic vibration or piezoelectric energy to reshape the bridge. Embracing cutting-edge technology, Dr. Kolstad now utilizes ultrasonic energy to address large dorsal humps, narrow nasal bones, and contour the nasal bridge. Why the shift? Ultrasonic energy allows for highly precise, customized bone cuts with minimal trauma, resulting in significantly less bruising. This means more control for the surgeon and a gentler experience for the patient—what’s not to love!
Dr. Kolstad employs the piezotome for specific parts of the rhinoplasty procedure, using traditional instruments for other aspects. Piezo ultrasonic energy is used for reshaping the bone and hard cartilage, particularly effective for the upper third of the nose. The ultrasonic technology provides a smoother, more precise contour for the nasal bridge. Ideal candidates for ultrasonic rhinoplasty include those with wide or thick nasal bones, large dorsal humps, or crooked noses. Good candidates for piezo nose jobs should be in good health, have realistic expectations, and be prepared for at least one week of recovery. While there will be some bruising and swelling, ultrasonic rhinoplasty often results in significantly reduced bruising compared to traditional methods.
Check out Dr. Kolstad’s full Rhinoplasty Gallery with hundreds of before and afters!
Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty Before & Afters
Case #1
This patient felt her nose was too prominent for her face and desired a more feminine curvature along the bridge. She also thought the tip was drooping excessively and wanted to lift it while refining the cartilages to achieve a better balance with her facial features.
Case #2.
This patient sought one of the top rhinoplasty specialists in the San Diego and La Jolla area to enhance her nose’s appearance. She was dissatisfied with the droopy tip and the lack of definition and contour in her wide nose.
Dr. Kolstad elevated the tip of her nose to a more refined, feminine angle and meticulously sculpted her nasal cartilages to achieve a better balance with her facial features.
Piezo Nose Job Before & After Gallery
Case #6
This patient wanted to see one of the best rhinoplasty specialists in the San Diego and La Jolla area to improve the appearance of her nose. She was concerned with a crooked bridge and felt like there was a large dorsal hump. She felt like her nose did not match her features and was particularly bothered by the asymmetry. She was also concerned about the droopiness of the nasal tip and wished to lift it while refining the cartilages to achieve a more harmonious appearance.
Dr. Kolstad straightened the bridge using ultrasonic rhinoplasty. He also carefully sculpted her nasal cartilages to make her nose fit her face better.
Case #8
Case #10
This patient sought a Hispanic rhinoplasty specialist to reshape her nose. She wanted a more feminine nose, feeling that the bridge was too prominent. She sought a subtle lift of the nasal tip without over-rotating it, aiming for a sculpted tip that would enhance the overall elegance of her nose. Dr. Kolstad ultrasonic rhinoplasty to straighten her bridge to a more pleasing contour.
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