Rhinoplasty

Nose reshaping

Reshapes the nose to suit your face.

Rhinoplasty changes the size, shape or angle of the nose. It can smooth a bump, refine the tip, narrow the nostrils or straighten a crooked nose, and can improve breathing at the same time.

Anesthesia
General
Surgery time
2–3 hours
Setting
Outpatient
Back to routine
1–2 weeks
About the procedure

What rhinoplasty involves.

The nose sits at the center of the face, so small changes affect overall balance. Many patients want a change that looks natural and suits their features rather than a different nose.

Dr. Sood reshapes the bone and cartilage through incisions inside the nose, sometimes with a small incision across the skin between the nostrils. The approach depends on the changes you want.

If you also have trouble breathing through your nose, septoplasty can be done at the same time.

A change that looks like it was always yours.
The process

From first visit to first year.

01
Consultation
We discuss your goals, examine the inside and outside of the nose, and review how the nose relates to your other features.
02
Surgery day
The surgery takes two to three hours under general anesthesia. You go home the same day with a small splint.
03
Recovery
The splint comes off after about a week. Most swelling settles within weeks, while subtle refinement continues for up to a year.
Candidacy

Signs you may be a candidate.

You may be a good candidate if your face has finished growing and you would like a change in the size or shape of your nose.

A bump on the bridge
A visible hump in profile.
A wide or drooping tip
A tip that looks bulbous or points downward.
A crooked nose
A nose that is off-center, from birth or injury.
Breathing trouble
Difficulty breathing that can be addressed at the same time.
Find out if you're a candidate
FAQ

What patients ask before rhinoplasty.

If your question is not here, bring it to consultation. Nothing is too small to ask.

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What is the minimum age?

Usually once facial growth is complete, around 15 to 17.

Can it help my breathing?

Yes. Septoplasty can be combined to open the airway.

How long is the swelling?

Most swelling fades in a few weeks. The final shape can take up to a year.

Will there be scars?

Most incisions are inside the nose. If a small outside incision is needed, it sits under the tip and fades well.

Will it look natural?

Yes. The goal is a nose that fits your face, not a set look.

About

About Dr. Sood

Aditya Sood, MD, MBA, FACS

Board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon

Dr. Aditya Sood is an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon with over 12 years of experience specializing in a variety of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic procedures. His focus lies in advanced aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body.

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