Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is one of the

most common facial surgery procedures

in the US

The number of nose surgeries has

increased more than 20%

since 2022

Rhinoplasty is the

#1 cosmetic surgery procedure

among men

Nose jobs can

address both

cosmetic and breathing issues

If you are unhappy with the shape or size of your nose, or if you have difficulty breathing due to a structural issue within the nose, our board-certified surgeons can help you by performing a cosmetic and/or functional rhinoplasty.

What is rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, also known as nose surgery or a “nose job,” is a highly popular procedure with a history dating back thousands of years. It involves reshaping or resizing the nose to improve its appearance or improve breathing. The surgery typically takes just a few hours, and while there may be noticeable bruising for a couple of weeks, the procedure has minimal long-term side effects, offering lasting facial improvement.

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Your rhinoplasty consultation

We believe that every patient should be well-informed about rhinoplasty to make an educated decision regarding the procedure and the surgeon performing it. This includes the expected results, the surgery preparation process, and the nose job recovery period. During the consultation, the surgeon will discuss the patient’s concerns and personal goals with them, as well as use the Vectra 3D Imaging System to offer an idea of what their nose could look like after the surgery.
An examination will allow the surgeons to determine what can realistically be achieved through nose surgery and offer specific advice based on the patient’s unique case.
Since choosing a surgeon for a nose job is such a highly personal decision, we encourage patients to ask any questions they may have for the surgeon and the rest of the team.

The Forefront difference: The perfect nose for every face

Noses that are aesthetically appealing all share something in common: They look like they fit the face they are on. Cosmetic medical specialists have found over the centuries that there are certain proportions and angles that create an aesthetically balanced nose. An ideal nose typically has a straight dorsum, a tip with moderate projection, and a slight dip in its vault, along with angle ranges that are relative to and in harmony with the surrounding facial features.
It is important to remember that not only is every person’s nose unique, but that it also sits in the middle of a unique face. Forefront doctors do not treat rhinoplasty surgery as a procedure performed on an isolated feature, but as an opportunity to bring balance and harmony to the entire face. For this reason, it is simply not possible to “get” someone else’s nose. While many patients admire a celebrity’s or a friend’s nose, transferring those exact lines, angles, and proportions onto a different face would not achieve the same effect.
During a rhinoplasty, Forefront surgeons carefully consider these factors to craft a nose that complements and enhances a patient’s overall facial structure based on their unique attributes. While it is possible to show your surgeon images of the sorts of nose shapes and sizes that are appealing to you, the doctor will shape each patient’s nose so that it best fits their unique proportions and features.

What can rhinoplasty address?

During a nose job, surgeons can:

Reduce the width or length of the nose
Remove a hump on the bridge of the nose
Reshape the tip of the nose
Narrow wide nostrils
Straighten a crooked nose
Change the angle between the nose and the upper lip
Correct a deviated septum or other breathing obstruction within the nose
Correct birth defects and nasal injuries

*Patient results may vary.

What is rhinoplasty like?

Since rhinoplasty is customized for each patient to address cosmetic issues or improve breathing function, there are variations on the techniques used to accomplish the surgery. The surgeon typically makes incisions inside the nostrils or across the bottom of the nose so that the bone and cartilage within the nostrils can be easily accessed and restructured.
Internal incisions are referred to as the “closed” approach, since no pulling back of tissue is required. An incision on the columella, which allows tissues to be pulled back for better visualization of the internal structures, is known as the “open” approach. With either approach, the scar from a nose job is well hidden.

Recovering from rhinoplasty

In most cases, patients can return to work within one or two weeks after a nose job. Although there will be noticeable swelling, bruising, tenderness, and discomfort, these symptoms can be managed with pain medication and ice packs. Rhinoplasty patients should sleep on their back with their head elevated to help reduce swelling, and it is important to avoid strenuous activity for four to six weeks.
A splint is usually formed to the nose to help it maintain its new shape as it heals after rhinoplasty surgery. The surgeon will remove the splint and sutures during a follow-up visit, and they will provide you with full post-operative instructions.
While bandages, sutures, and splints will no longer be needed in a matter of days, and recovery takes only weeks before getting back to a typical daily schedule, the internal changes made during rhinoplasty surgery can take up to a year to fully heal. As swelling subsides and the nose “settles,” patients will be able to see their new contours, which will gradually refine over the course of the following months.

Creating balance with related procedures

Since nose job surgery is all about balance, many patients use the opportunity of meeting with their surgeon to accomplish other surgical changes as well. Related face surgery procedures provided board-certified Forefront physicians include facelift, which tightens sagging tissues to re-contour the lower two-thirds of the face, and blepharoplasty, which addresses drooping eyelids and other cosmetic issues due to lax skin and volume loss around the eyes. Cheek augmentation can help to create more defined contours in the midface, which can better frame a nose that has been shaped with rhinoplasty.
In some cases, a combination of nonsurgical injections of BOTOX® and dermal fillers can alter the contours and angles of facial features on a temporary basis, giving patients who are not yet ready for other surgeries an idea of how the rest of the face can complement the ultimate result of rhinoplasty: a well-proportioned nose.

Interested in Rhinoplasty? Request a consultation with a skin specialist today.

*Treatment options may vary at each location.
Please confirm your desired treatment is offered at your preferred location when scheduling. *Age Restriction.
For patients scheduling who are under 18 years of age (19 in Alabama) please make sure you have permission from your parent or legal guardian to schedule this appointment. Your parent or legal guardian must accompany you on your initial visit and on certain subsequent visits to provide appropriate informed consent.