Nose Surgery | Rhinoplasty | Information About The Procedure

Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

A plastic surgery procedure to reconstruct and reshape a deformed or unattractive nose.

Nose surgery can often reduce the size and shape of the nose, or remove a bump from the bridge. Correcting a deviated septum in the nose may also help relieve breathing problems. Nasal surgery to reconstruct a deformed or unattractive nose is one of the most common of all cosmetic surgery procedures. A bump on the nose can be refined or completely removed. Flared nostrils can be narrowed by bringing the sides closer together. Anatomically unbalanced noses can be straightened and made symmetrical.

Photos below courtesy Dr. Chugay of Bevery Hills, CA

Before and After Nose Surgery

Before and After Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty) Photo Gallery

Incisions are made inside the nostrils or at the base of the nose. The surgeon works from inside the nose, carefully reshaping and sculpting the bones and cartilage. Incisions made inside the nose are never seen, while incisions at the nostrils heal to nearly invisible scars.

After surgery, a splint is applied to help maintain the new shape and to protect the nose. The splint usually comes off in less than a week, when the sutures are removed. You will need to rest in bed for a day or two with your head elevated. Any pain discomfort can be controlled by prescribed medication.

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