What results can I expect from a rhinoplasty?

It is a very rewarding experience. It can straighten the nose and also can make it look nicer. It then changes the whole facial look. The down time is about one week off from school and/or work. Regards

If you are referring to the aftercare and recovery, then Rhinoplasty is like having a bad cold for 3-5 days with a slow bloody nose. If you get that image in your head, then you will be prepared for the first few days. The amount of bruising and swelling depends on the surgery that you had. Generally most... more

1. You would not plan to build a house without looking at the blueprints. Why should something as valuable as your nose (it is in the middle of your face) be any different? Computer imaging has helped patient and surgeon alike in communicating what is and is not possible. Beware that there are some... more

Rhinoplasty is one of the most artistic procedures in plastic surgery. Achieving a balanced appearance to the nasal shape, from both the frontal and side views, must be combined with careful attention to the functional purpose of the nose. In most cases, breathing can also be improved with this procedure... more

I tell my patients that if nose surgery is done skillfully, no one will realize that they have had the operation. People will know that something about them is different, but they will not realize what it is. I sometimes bet patients that their own parents will not know what they have done when they are... more

Modern rhinoplasty surgery includes surgery to correct/change the external shape of the nose (aesthetic) as well as to improve nasal breathing (functional). Often, both can be performed at the same time. Certainly both should be considered during any rhinoplasty surgery. Experienced rhinoplasty surgeons... more

Rhinoplasty can improve most undesirable features of a nose. Noses can be made smaller, narrower, shorter, more sculpted, and more refined. Bumps and humps on the bridge of the nose can be corrected, and droopy noses can be lifted. In some instances, such as with wide, flatter noses, a patient may request... more