Rhinoplasty Surgery

(Nose Contouring, Nose Reshaping, Nose Job)

Rhinoplasty, or a “nose job,” is a type of surgery performed to correct the shape or size of the nose. During a nose job, the bone, cartilage, and other tissues comprising the nose are gently reshaped by a surgeon to create the desired appearance. Rhinoplasty can achieve improved facial symmetry or make the nose larger or smaller, reshape the tip, or adjust the contours of the bridge of the nose. Rhinoplasty has also made it possible to repair a broken nose, a deviated septum, or a congenital defect affecting the appearance or function of the nose.

What You Should Know about Rhinoplasty

This procedure is very popular for cosmetic purposes, and is also performed for reconstructive purposes to correct a birth defect, medical condition, or damage due to trauma. Rhinoplasty is often chosen by those who do not like the natural shape or size of their nose, or feel that it is not proportionate to the rest of their features. Many common nose shape complaints can be corrected with this procedure.

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How is Rhinoplasty Surgery Performed?

There are a variety of methods used by the surgeon depending on the goals of the procedure, from the removal of cartilage to the addition of synthetic implants. Rhinoplasty results may be subtle or dramatic depending on your needs; no two rhinoplasty surgeries proceed in exactly the same manner. Typically, nose jobs require general anesthesia and an incision placed inside each nostril, in addition to another possible incision on the skin between the nostrils. This procedure can include the re-setting of bone, the shaping of cartilage, or the addition of synthetic tissue to change the volume of targeted areas of the nose. Following the surgery, the incision are closed, and a stint is placed to support the nose’s new shape until it is healed.

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Rhinoplasty Recovery

Following rhinoplasty, patients can expect to feel some pain or tenderness in the nose and face area. Bruising, swelling, and bleeding are common; the bruises may extend upwards into the eye area. Your nose will feel stuffy and uncomfortable. The stint, along with any nasal packing placed inside the nose, may create some uncomfortable pressure during the recovery period. It usually takes about ten days for the bruising, swelling, and other side effects to subside. Follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions to minimize swelling. Most patients return to work in about a week, although strenuous exercise and any activities that may cause a blow to the nose should be avoided for up to eight weeks.

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How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?

Rhinoplasty costs average $3,833, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This cost does not include fees for the surgical facility or the anesthesia, bringing the total cost to the $4,000 to $9,000 range. Be sure that you understand all of these costs, and the variables affecting the costs of a nose job, before deciding to undergo surgery. When rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic reasons, it is not usually covered by insurance. Procedures performed to correct birth defects, medical conditions, or injuries may be covered by your insurance policy. If you are paying out of pocket, ask your surgeon about affordable payment plans that may be available for financing your surgery.

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