Rhinoplasty is one of the most demanding and artistically challenging procedures in plastic surgery. My approach to rhinoplasty has produced a number of extremely satisfied patients who now feel more confident in their facial appearance.

Rhinoplasty helps to address the following:

• Oversized nose
• Bump on the bridge of your nose
• Unrefined nasal tip
• Oversized or flared nostrils
• Crooked nose
• Asymmetrical nose (as the result of an injury or trauma)
• Deviated septum
• Wide or broad nasal base

Through small incisions inside the nose, we make millimeter/half-millimeter changes to the bone and cartilaginous architecture to change the external appearance of the nose. As a result, your nose is more consistent with your existing facial features.

Typical rhinoplasty patients have a large dorsum with an overly protruding nose, where the nose is noticeable on the face at first glance. Our goal is to bring the nose back into proportion with the rest of the facial features. This is done through subtle artistic changes, as mentioned above, that bring the nose into harmony with the face.

With other patients, it is mainly an issue of the nasal tip. Through the inside of the nose, small sutures are used to structurally change the tip of the nose so the external appearance is more consistent with the lines and shape of the face.

After rhinoplasty, your nose will feel sore and swollen. It is important to rest and refrain from strenuous activity. We will supply you with instructions on how to care for your nose as well as schedule follow-up appointments to check on your progress. A splint is worn for about a week, with patients generally reporting back to work within 7-10 days.