Rhinoplasty
Cosmetic Nasal Surgery

Cosmetic surgery to change the appearance of the nose is termed rhinoplasty. While the ultimate goal of the rhinoplasty may be to make a wide nose narrower, or a crooked nose straighter the function of the nose should not be sacrificed. That is why many patients undergo a septorhinoplasty. This procedure combines the cosmetic procedure to improve nasal appearance, with the functional surgery to improve nasal breathing.

Many people are unhappy with the appearance of their nose, but also have problems with nasal obstruction, headaches, frequent colds, or sinus problems. If these issues are not dealt with at the time of surgery, many of the symptoms will actually worsen. If you are unhappy with the shape or size of your nose, you are not alone-more than 200,000 rhinoplasties are performed each year. Rhinoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. Even in this era of subspecialization in medicine. Many different types of surgeons perform cosmetic nasal surgery. This often leaves a patient unsure or confused about who really is trained and qualified to perform their surgery. Otolaryngologists specializing in facial plastic surgery, for example, are uniquely qualified in this area. They combine their extensive experience performing cosmetic nasal surgery with their training in the structure and functions of the nose. Although many of your questions regarding rhinoplasty can be answered over the phone, we recommend an office visit for a consultation to discuss the options as well as realistic expectations.