Ideally, ones nose is inconspicuous and balanced with the other facial structures.  The goal of rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) is to help correct nasal irregularities such as a nose that is too large, has a wide or bulbous tip, or is crooked.  After rhinoplasty slight alteration can often greatly improve one’s appearance.  In some cases, chin augmentation may be recommended along with the rhinoplasty in order to maximize the appearance of your profile.

Rhinoplasty is performed on patients of all ages from teenagers who have reached full growth to mature adults.  Functional septo-rhinoplasty may be performed for patients with difficulty breathing through their nose and is often covered by insurance carriers.  In functional cases rhinoplasty may be performed before a teenager reaches full growth if breathing is severely impaired.

Rhinoplasty - The Procedure

Rhinoplasty - After Surgery