Rhinoplasty, or a "nose job", cosmetically improves the appearance of the nose. Cosmetic problems of the nose can be either genetic or perhaps as a result of a broken nose. These concerns range from bumps on the nasal bridge, wide bulbous tips, to long crooked noses, and are very individualized.

Often, patients with cosmetic concerns of the nose also have functional problems, such as chronic sinusitis and/or nasal obstruction from a deviated nasal septum or nasal polyps. we strongly feel that these problems should be fixed simultaneously. A good-looking nose should also function very well.

The operation is done under twilight anesthesia, can be performed in the office surgical suite, takes 60 and 90 minutes, has very little pain associated with the recovery, and patients frequently return to work or school within a week. Generally, the entire operation is done through incisions inside the nose and there is no external scarring. There is no packing placed in the nose after the surgery, which allows for a much quicker and less painful recovery. A nasal splint is placed on top of the nose and is removed 5 to 6 days later. Any bruising that mat occur typically lasts 7 to 10 days and is easily covered with makeup. Patients feel comfortable returning to normal social activities at 1 week following the operation.

Rhinoplasty surgery has made great strides over the few last decades. The cosmetic results are natural looking, yet yield a very significant improvement without an over-done "nose-job" look. A properly performed rhinoplasty can markedly improve a person's appearance, often achieving a significant positive influence on a one's self esteem and confidence level and at the same time improving the over all function of the nose with very little down time.