Profileplasty in Houston, TX

Sometimes chin implants are an option instead of genioplasty. These can be placed through an incision under the chin, or an incision inside the mouth. Dr. Rodman carefully crafts a pocket to accommodate the implant based on the size and shape in your surgery plan. The rhinoplasty technique varies based on the natural size and shape of your nose and your desired results. It is possible to reduce the size of the nostrils, reshape the tip of the nose, or eliminate a hump. Although most rhinoplasty surgeries are cosmetic, some are required to repair breathing issues caused by the shape of the nose. Dr. Rodman performs a nasal endoscopy to see inside the nose and plans for any breathing issues to be addressed at the same time as your external surgery. Then, she will create a tiny incision on the bottom of the nose to open up the structure and make any necessary changes before closing the wound. In certain circumstances, the incisions are limited to the nose's interior, with no external incisions. She uses absorbable sutures to close the wound. These sutures dissolve on their own over time to improve comfort and reduce the need for further intervention during recovery.

The final touch is Renuvion. Renuvion is a helium-plasma radiofrequency device, meaning it uses helium plasma to heat up and tighten tissue. As a trainer for other surgeons using Renuvion, Dr. Rodman is an expert on the device and techniques specific to its use. Through incisions made in front of the ears and under the chin, Dr. Rodman first liposuctions the fat from underneath the skin in the neck and below the chin. Then, through these tunnels created by the fat removal, she inserts the wand of the Renuvion device to tighten the tissue. This reduces any sagging tissue, creating a sharper contour between the chin and neck and along the jawline. Once all the skin has been tightened, the procedure is finished off with a suture along each side of the face to create a “mini-lift”. Some patients might also opt for a brow bossing reduction to complete the transformation of their profile. This reduces the protrusion of the brow bone to open up the appearance of the eyes and feminize the facial features. Through an incision made in or along the hairline, the brow bone is safely recontoured via either surface burring or complete removal, remodeling, and replacement of the brow bone.