NOSE & SINUS
The Total Nose Approach™
Breathe Beautifully!
The Total Nose Approach™, a concept that our physicians coined over three decades ago, derives from the ability to take care of even the most severe functional issues of the nose and sinuses in minimally invasive fashion, so that the aesthetic aspects of the nose can be addressed if necessary at the same time. So often the two go hand in hand.
Physicians Dr. Nachlas and Dr. Hancock at the Nose and Sinus Institute of Boca Raton have the absolute most experience with the Total Nose Approach™ in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Total Nose Approach™ to the nose and sinuses is a philosophy developed by Dr. Nathan E. Nachlas three decades ago. Dr. Nachlas was the Chief Resident in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital where minimally invasive sinus surgery was first introduced in 1985. Minimally invasive sinus surgery enabled surgeons to treat a variety of serious functional issues with the nose and sinuses using telescopes and microscopic instruments – for the first time, no external incisions were required! After his chief residency year, Dr. Nachlas went on to complete a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in Beverly Hills, California. There, he acquired expertise and artistry in restructuring the outside of the nose. With these two former disparate disciplines completed, he started his practice in Boca Raton, where he developed the Total Nose Approach™.
Since its conception, Dr. Nachlas has treated thousands of satisfied patients with his Total Nose Approach™. Dr. Melyssa Hancock joined the Nose and Sinus Institute with extensive training in both the functional and cosmetic treatment of the nose and sinuses and uses it to build on Dr. Nachlas’ decades of experience.
Both Dr. Nachlas and Dr. Hancock are experts in the treatment of functional and aesthetic nasal issues and help patients attain a nose that is cosmetically beautiful, as well as functionally sound.
The “Total Nose Approach™” is a philosophy, not a procedure. The surgery in which the inside of the nose, as well as the outside of it, is optimized is known as the “Total Nose Approach™ Procedure”. A Total Nose Approach™ procedure may involve sinus, septum, and/or turbinate procedures to address the internal issues, as well as a Rhinoplasty procedure to address the outside of the nose.
A Total Nose Approach™ procedure may be for you if you have any of the following symptoms or concerns:
- Crooked nose
- Nasal hump/bump
- Blocked nose
- Difficulty breathing
- Headaches
- Sinus congestion or pressure
- Loss of the sense of smell
- Fatigue
Any or all of these symptoms can stem from problems with the outside or inside of your nose. The nose is a complex organ; many people assume that the nose is simply an external feature of the face that has a variable size and contains two nostrils, a tip, and a bridge. The nose is so more than that! It actually extends from that visible tip, all the way back toward the center of the head. The inside of the nose is intricately designed with multiple different structures and spaces that are responsible for nasal breathing (nasal septum, nasal valves, and sinuses), air filtration and humidification (turbinates), and transportation of air through its many complexities to the lower airway (lungs). The internal nose also has protective functions, which can sometimes go awry, leading to sinus infections, headaches, congestion, excessive drainage, problems with smell and taste, and allergies, among many other issues.
Changing the shape of the nose can enhance your appearance, give you confidence, and improve your breathing at the same time. At the Nose and Sinus Institute of Boca Raton, Dr. Nachlas and Dr. Hancock perform Rhinoplasty for patients who would like to reshape, reduce, or augment their noses for both cosmetic and functional reasons. Patients of all ages and ethnicities seek out their highly specialized training to improve both the form and the function of their noses.
If you would like to learn more about changing the form and function your nose for the better, call or email to schedule your consultation today.
Understanding the complexities of both the inside and the outside of the nose are imperative to providing real, long-lasting relief of your sinonasal symptoms. Dr. Nathan E. Nachlas and Dr. Melyssa Hancock are two of the few surgeons uniquely able to provide customized, comprehensive treatment in which sinus, functional breathing issues, and cosmetic concerns can be corrected without the need for multiple surgeries. The following techniques may be used in order to provide you with the best possible outcome:
• Open Rhinoplasty
• Closed Rhinoplasty
• Revision Rhinoplasty
• Balloon Sinuplasty
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• Septoplasty
• Balloon Septoplasty
• Nasal Valve Repair
• Turbinate Reduction
• Nasal Valve Remodeling
• Nasal Bone Fracture Repair
All of these procedures are utilized to improve the function of the nose, and therefore are best suited to facial plastic surgeons with background in otolaryngology. Dr. Nachlas and Dr. Hancock are double Board-Certified in both Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Ear, Nose, and Throat), outfitting them with the rigorous training, expertise, and skill so integral to a successful result. Patients seeking comprehensive nose and sinus treatment in South Florida will find that Dr. Nachlas and Dr. Hancock can easily accommodate any combination of these procedures in a single setting, facilitating faster recovery times and fewer incisions.
The specific recovery depends on what techniques were used during the Total Nose Approach™ procedure. Refer to each of the specific procedures to learn more about them.
Typical cosmetic procedures note related to the nose and sinuses that can be done during the same time as a Total Nose Approach™ procedure include the following:
- Facelift: Reverses the visible signs of aging in the face such as jowls and sagging or loose skin
- Neck Lift: Reduces or removes loose or sagging neck skin, excess fat in the lower face or chin, and other visible signs of aging in the neck
- Brow Lift: Treats drooping brows and deep wrinkles of the forehead, restoring a smoother, more youthful contour to the upper portion of the face
- Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): Eliminates excess skin from the upper eyelids and removes under-eye bags and redundant skin from the lower eyelids
- Submental Liposuction: Eliminates excess fat causing the appearance of a double chin and improves the contours of the chin and jawline
- Botox: Smooths fine lines, wrinkles, and furrows caused by excessive muscle movements
- Dermal Fillers: Enhances the facial appearance without surgery by restoring volume to create a more youthful facial contour
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair Loss Treatment: Stimulates new hair growth and improves the health and strength of existing hair
