What is an attractive nose? Quite simply, it is a nose that fits your face. It is not too big, or too small, not too pinched or too wide. Situated in the center of the face it is the cornerstone of facial beauty. More than any other feature, it can dramatically change how you, and others, see your face.

Procedure Description
The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under sedation, and local or general anesthesia.

Standard Rhinoplasty: Incisions are made inside the nostrils. The nasal bones, cartilage, and soft tissues are reshaped to improve the external contour.

Open Rhinoplasty: Frequently used for difficult or larger noses. Involves one external incision across the columella (strut between the nostrils). Bones, cartilage, and soft tissues are reshaped under direct vision.

Tip-plasty: If only the nasal tip is abnormal, it may be corrected with either a standard-or external (open) approach.

Large nostrils may be reduced through tiny incisions at the outer base of the nostrils with either type of rhinoplasty.

Recuperation and Healing
The patient goes home with an external cast or splint in place. The nose may be packed for 24-48 hours. The cast or splint is usually removed in 7-10 days.

Majority of swelling and bruising subsides progressively over 2-4 weeks.

External sutures (if any) are removed in 4-6 days. Internal sutures dissolve.

Semifinal result is evident in 3 months. Final result is evident in 12-14 months.

Other Options
An additional procedures that may enhance the result is a chin enlargement. In some cases, a proportionate chin will strike a better balance and harmony with the nose

If you need to improve breathing, correction of a deviated septum (Septoplasty) may also be appropriate.