Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Why choose Forefront for rhinoplasty?

Though a nose job is one of the most frequently requested cosmetic surgeries, choosing the right surgeon is critical for achieving the results you want. A natural looking rhinoplasty requires a high level of skill and experience with the intricate nature of reshaping the nose.

Whether you’re seeking subtle enhancements or a more noticeable transformation, clear communication between you and your surgeon is key to achieving satisfying results. This is especially important for revision rhinoplasty, which is performed to address issues from a previous surgery. Revision cases often involve correcting complications or improving results that didn’t meet expectations, making it essential for both patient and surgeon to have a clear and realistic understanding of what’s possible.

At Forefront, we recognize that every patient has different needs. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care customized for each patient. Our highly-experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons understand how altering the nose affects the entire facial appearance and are committed to providing our patients with safe, effective surgical options that deliver excellent results using the latest technology.

What can rhinoplasty treat?

Patients choose rhinoplasty for many different reasons. For instance, some have a deviated septum or traumatic injury to their face and need to correct the issue, while others wish to improve their appearance by making their nose smaller or bigger to create facial balance.

Visually, rhinoplasty can help treat:

• Nose size in relation to facial balance
• Nostrils that are large, wide, or upturned
• Size and position of nostrils
• Nose profile with visible bumps or dips
• Nasal tip that is enlarged, upturned, hooked, or droopy
• Nasal asymmetry

Rhinoplasty can also help with nose function to:

• Correct a deviated septum by realigning nasal structure
• Open blocked nasal passages
• Repair a broken nose or other facial fracture
• Restore breathing function after medical treatments, traumatic injury, or burns
• Improve sleep by reducing snoring and sleep apnea

What happens during a rhinoplasty procedure?

At Forefront, we understand that choosing to undergo cosmetic surgery is not an easy decision. To help put you at ease, we make the process as easy as possible. One of our plastic surgeons will assist you through the entire procedure, from the pre-operative consultation to the recovery process.

Rhinoplasty typically takes place in a surgical facility, outpatient surgical center, or hospital. Once you are under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision on the underside of the nose and moves the skin to access the bone and cartilage underneath. The surgeon uses a scalpel to remove excess cartilage and a delicate instrument called an osteotome to carefully reshape the bone.

For cosmetic adjustments, the surgeon may:

• Refine the tip of the nose
• Narrow the bridge of the nose
• Adjust the size and shape of the nostrils

If the main purpose of your procedure is to improve nasal breathing, the surgeon may perform:

• Nasal septoplasty to correct a deviated septum
• Inferior turbinate reduction to address enlarged bony structures within the nose
• Nasal valve repair to enlarge abnormally narrow areas within the nose
• Cartilage grafts to strengthen and support the nose

The process typically takes 1-3 hours, depending on the complexity of the surgery.

What happens after a rhinoplasty procedure?

Immediately after surgery, the surgeon will put a small splint on your nose to protect it and keep it stable. If the surgeon packs absorbent dressings inside your nose, those will come out in a day or two – however, the splint stays on for at least five days.

The surgeon will likely use absorbable sutures inside your nose that dissolve over time and do not need to be removed. Any external sutures can be removed a week or so after surgery.

It is very important to follow the surgeon’s post-op instructions, such as not blowing your nose for 2-3 weeks after surgery. Be sure to notify the surgery team immediately if you experience excessive bleeding, uncontrolled pain, a fever above 101 degrees, or any other unusual symptoms.