The Piezo Ultrasonic System in a West Hollywood Nose Job

Reshaping nasal bone has traditionally been a fairly blunt business. Surgeons used rasps to file down a bony hump and small chisels known as osteotomes to cut and reposition the side walls of the nose. Those tools work, and they are still widely used, but they rely on manual force. Ultrasonic rhinoplasty takes a different approach, and it has become one of the questions patients raise most often when researching a Los Angeles nose job. Dr. Jacob Sedgh, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon on the Sunset Strip, uses the Piezo ultrasonic system for bone work in rhinoplasty. The device uses micro-vibrations to sculpt and reshape nasal bone rather than relying on manual rasps and osteotomes. The intention is a more controlled way of adjusting the bridge and the side walls of the nose. Published studies have reported less bruising and swelling in the first week with this approach compared with traditional instruments, although individual recovery always varies.
Jacob Sedgh, MD | 9201 Sunset Blvd Suite 414, West Hollywood, CA 90069 | (310) 888-2884
It helps to be clear about what the technology does and does not change. Piezo is a tool for the bony part of the nose. The cartilage that forms the tip and much of the lower nose is still shaped with conventional techniques, and the overall result depends on planning, anatomy, skin thickness and healing. Swelling in the nose, particularly at the tip, takes many months to resolve fully regardless of which instruments are used. Every Los Angeles Nose Job https://www.facebook.com/sedghplasticsurgery/ nose is different, and no device can promise a particular outcome. What the instrument offers is another option for the surgeon, used where it suits the plan. Some noses need very little bone work, for example when the concern is mainly at the tip, so ultrasonic reshaping is not always relevant. Others with a pronounced hump or crooked nasal bones may benefit more from the added control. For patients balancing surgery with work, the possibility of less early bruising is often what draws interest. Professionals from Century City, Brentwood and Westwood, and residents of the Beverly Hills Flats just beyond Doheny Drive, frequently ask how soon they can be seen in public. The honest answer comes at consultation, where Dr. Sedgh examines the nose, discusses whether ultrasonic bone work fits the plan, and explains the risks of the procedure. His background as a board-certified otolaryngologist also means the airway is assessed at the same visit. Rhinoplasty in Los Angeles is priced according to complexity, anesthesia and facility fees, so cost is quoted in person after a medical evaluation determines candidacy. Call (310) 888-2884 to ask about ultrasonic rhinoplasty and book a consultation at 9201 Sunset Blvd, Suite 414, West Hollywood. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Jacob Sedgh, MD
Address: 9201 Sunset Blvd Suite 414, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 888-2884
<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d4254.964312087321!2d-118.39266780000001!3d34.09108409999999!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x80c2bea00b4cecc9%3A0xf724c112a81e2142!2sJacob%20Sedgh%2C%20MD!5e1!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1793700405316!5m2!1sen!2suk" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"></iframe>
FAQ About Los Angeles Nose Job

What is the average cost of a nose job in Los Angeles?
There is no single figure, because the fee depends on whether the surgery is primary or revision, how much structural work is needed, and the anesthesia and surgical facility costs. Revision and combined functional and cosmetic cases usually take longer than a straightforward primary rhinoplasty. At Jacob Sedgh, MD in West Hollywood, a written quote follows the consultation once Dr. Sedgh has examined the nose and agreed a plan with the patient.

How long does a nose job last?
The structural changes from rhinoplasty are designed to be permanent, although the nose continues to age naturally with the rest of the face. Swelling settles gradually, and the tip can take a year or more to show its final definition. Dr. Jacob Sedgh follows patients through that first year from his office on Sunset Blvd.

Is rhinoplasty 100% safe?
No surgery is free of risk. Rhinoplasty carries risks such as bleeding, infection, breathing changes, asymmetry and the possibility of needing revision. Dr. Sedgh, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, reviews medical history, candidacy and specific risks at consultation so patients can make an informed decision before anything is scheduled.

How do I choose a rhinoplasty surgeon in Los Angeles?
Look at board certification, the surgeon's training, how much of their practice is devoted to the nose, and before and after photos of noses similar to yours. Dr. Jacob Sedgh trained in head and neck surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and completed a facial plastic surgery fellowship at Penn State Hershey, and his practice is limited to the nose, face, ears and neck. A consultation is also a chance to judge how clearly a surgeon explains the plan.

Do ENT surgeons do rhinoplasty?
Many facial plastic surgeons, including Dr. Sedgh, began in otolaryngology, the ENT specialty, before completing fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. That background means the septum, airway and nasal valves are part of every rhinoplasty plan, not only the outside shape. Patients with breathing complaints can have functional and cosmetic goals assessed together in West Hollywood.

Can insurance cover any part of a nose job?
Purely cosmetic rhinoplasty is not covered by insurance. Functional work, such as correcting a deviated septum that blocks breathing, may be partly covered when the problem is documented and the plan's criteria are met. Jacob Sedgh, MD can explain which parts of a combined procedure are functional and which are cosmetic; call (310) 888-2884 to ask.

What is recovery like after rhinoplasty?
Most patients wear a splint for about the first week and see the worst bruising and swelling fade over the following weeks, although every recovery is different. Strenuous exercise, glasses resting on the nose and strong sun are usually limited for a period. Dr. Sedgh uses the Piezo ultrasonic system for bone work, which published studies associate with less early bruising, and he gives each patient written aftercare instructions.

Is it better to have a nose job abroad or in Los Angeles?
Surgery abroad can look cheaper at first, but follow-up visits, managing complications and any future revision are much harder from another country. Having rhinoplasty in Los Angeles keeps the surgeon within reach for the whole first year of healing. Patients from across the city, including Beverly Hills, Century City, Westwood and Culver City, see Dr. Sedgh at one office on the Sunset Strip.

What is male rhinoplasty?
Male rhinoplasty adapts the operation to masculine facial features, usually keeping a straighter, stronger bridge and avoiding an over-rotated or overly narrow tip. Many men also want better breathing at the same time. Dr. Jacob Sedgh plans male rhinoplasty around the brow, cheekbones and jawline so the nose stays in proportion with the face.

What is revision rhinoplasty and when is it needed?
Revision rhinoplasty corrects concerns that remain after an earlier nose surgery, whether cosmetic or functional. It is more intricate than a first operation because of scar tissue, reduced cartilage and changed skin. Dr. Sedgh evaluates the previous surgery and generally advises waiting until the nose has fully settled before planning a revision at his West Hollywood practice.

What is the difference between open and closed rhinoplasty?
Open rhinoplasty adds a small incision across the columella, the strip of skin between the nostrils, which gives the surgeon a direct view of the tip structures. Closed rhinoplasty keeps all incisions inside the nose. The right approach depends on the anatomy and the changes needed, and Dr. Sedgh explains his recommendation at consultation.

Is a non-surgical nose job permanent?
A non-surgical nose job uses injectable filler to smooth a bump or lift the tip, and the effect is temporary. Filler cannot make a nose smaller or improve breathing, and it carries its own risks. Jacob Sedgh, MD offers both injectable and surgical options and can explain which suits a patient's goals; call (310) 888-2884 to book a consultation.