Rhinoplasty

Sometimes referred to as “nose reshaping” or a “nose job,” nose surgery (Rhinoplasty) improves the appearance and proportion of your nose, enhancing facial harmony and self confidence. Surgery of the nose may also correct impaired breathing caused by structural abnormalities in the nose.

Enhancing your appearance with nose surgery

While the shape of your nose is usually the result of heredity, the appearance may have been altered in an injury or during prior surgery.

What can surgery of the nose accomplish?

Nose surgery can change:

• Nose size, in relation to the other facial structures

• Nose width, at the bridge

• Nose profile, with visible humps or depressions on the bridge

• Nasal tip, that is large or bulbous, drooping, or too upturned

• Nostrils that are large, wide or upturned

• Nasal asymmetry and deviation

Is it right for me?

Cosmetic nose surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

A rhinoplasty procedure is a good option for you if:

• Your facial growth is complete and you are 16 years of age or older

• You are physically healthy

• You do not smoke

• You have specific, but realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance

Where is it performed?

Nose surgery is performed on an out-patient basis, at a nearby fully accredited surgery center.

Anesthesia and Medication

This procedure is frequently performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.

Recovery

Most patients recover well enough to return to the work and most normal activities, including vigorous exercise, in a week.