Nose Surgery

Rhinoplasty is the surgical procedure for shaping the nose, a procedure that can make a noticeable difference by providing facial symmetry. This procedure can reduce or increase the size of the nose, remove an unwanted hump, change the shape of the tip or bridge, narrow the width of the nostrils, or change the angle between the nose and the upper lip. This surgery is also used to correct problems resulting from injury and can help relieve breathing difficulties by improving nasal function.

In the procedure, incisions are made inside the nose, and in some cases, across the area of skin separating the nostrils. Bone and cartilage are sculpted or rearranged to provide a newly shaped nose making it harmonize better with other facial features.

After surgery, a small splint is placed on the nose to protect and keep the nose stable for a few days. Some minor swelling and bruising of the nose and eyelids may occur the first day after surgery, and usually subsides within the first several days to a few weeks. A nasal dressing and splint are usually removed six or seven days after surgery.

Whether the surgery is desired for functional or cosmetic reasons, during the presurgical consultation, the doctor will review photographs with you and discuss options available to evaluate what you can expect from a Rhinoplasty.