Nose Surgery - Rhinoplasty

Your nose is the most prominent feature of your face. Regardless of which direction you view your face your nose is always the center of attention. Many people are unhappy with the appearance of their nose, thinking it too large, wide, crooked or curved.

A 'Nose Job' or Rhinoplasty can dramatically improve the appearance of a nose, and correct imperfections, and is performed for cosmetic reasons or for reconstructive purposes to correct birth defects, chronic breathing problems or after injury.

The aim of rhinoplasty is to reshape the nose and correct any disproportion. A nose can be made smaller and shapelier, the width of the nostrils can be reduced, the tip can be raised, a curved hump can be removed, the angle of the nose with the lip can be changed, depending on your specific complaint and the proportion of the rest of your features.

It can be combined with other surgical procedures such as chin augmentation to enhance the aesthetic results.

There are two main sculpting techniques used in rhinoplasty surgery.

Open Rhinoplasty

Open rhinoplasty involves making an incision on the skin outside the nose, in order to peel back the skin and fully visualize the bones and cartilages. It provides the best access for technical precision.

Closed Rhinoplasty

In a closed rhinoplasty, all the incisions are made inside the nostrils, so that there are no scars visible on the outside. However, this procedure is more technically challenging and may not be indicated for all patients.