Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

Alteration of the nose for cosmetic reasons, rhinoplasty, is one of the oldest of aesthetic operations. Common complaints patients express when considering this procedure are a bump on the top of the nose, a tip that is too wide or droops, a nose that is too long from top to bottom, or one that sticks out too far.

Rhinoplasty can change:

Nose size, in relation to the other facial structures
Nose width, at the bridge
Nose profile, with visible humps or depressions on the bridge
Nasal tip, that is large or bulbous, drooping, or too upturned
Nostrils that are large, wide or upturned
Nasal asymmetry and deviation

The operation is done as an outpatient, usually with general anesthesia, and takes about two hours. Only in rare cases do we make any incisions on the outside of the nose. Through cuts made inside the nose, both bone and cartilage can be removed and reshaped.

Sometimes, if breathing is a problem, we can obtain partial insurance coverage for the portion of the operation that addresses the airway. If the nasal deformity is because of documented trauma (a fracture from sports or an assault) insurance coverage may also apply. In both these instances, a visit to the office and pictures with a letter to the company in advance is necessary to assure such coverage.

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