The Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
By George Bitar, M.D.

If you could change the shape of your nose without surgery, without anesthesia, in the office, and at a fraction of the cost of a rhinoplasty, would you? With new technology, and improvements made with fillers (injectables), now you can, in select situations! Would you like to? As our society becomes more ethnically diverse, so do the noses that a plastic surgeon has to address. People who could greatly benefit from a non-surgical rhinoplasty are people who would typically get nasal implants to augment their noses, such as Asian-Americans, African-Americans, or Hispanic patients.

A non-surgical rhinoplasty can be performed on patients by utilizing the different fillers such as Radiesse®, Restylane®, or Perlane® depending on the concern. It can create a better balance between the bridge and the tip of the nose to make it more aesthetically pleasing, by adding volume. A skin divot from a prior rhinoplasty or a "ski-slope" bridge can be nicely improved. The appearance of a septal deviation can be made less obvious. Furthermore, a non-surgical rhinoplasty is a temporary procedure lasting about 6-24 months, depending on the type and quantity of filler used. This may be repeated, or the patient may elect to have a surgical rhinoplasty for more permanent and/or dramatic results.

Pride in Patient Care Excellence
By Ann Rodriguez, BCSI Manager

At the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute we believe that patient satisfaction begins with the initial contact, whether it is by phone or e-mail. Every call and correspondence is pleasantly greeted and answered by a staff member who has knowledge about every aspect of the institute. When you take the time to call or e-mail us, you expect to have your specific questions answered immediately and accurately. We take pride in on-going training for all of our staff to have the knowledge of all procedures performed at our institute.

The first office visit is especially important in building your confidence in us. Greeting every patient by name and introducing ourselves to you starts the visit on a nice personal note; No one wants to be treated as "just a 9 o’clock new patient". A warm atmosphere, comfortable seating, soft music, and plenty of educational material are essential in making you feel completely welcome at our offices. The most crucial aspect in building a strong patient relationship is establishing trust and confidence in the surgeon. Dr. Bitar treats every patient like they are his only patient. He will give you ample time to ask any questions that you may have. Even though he may have performed over 500 of the same procedure that you are interested in learning more about, rest assured, he knows that this is the first time you are considering that particular surgery.

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On a More Personal Note
Bitar CSI’s Annual Picnic in Great Falls National Park