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Rhinoplasty is surgical reshaping of the nose to refine its appearance, improve symmetry, or correct functional breathing issues. Modern rhinoplasty uses preservation and structural techniques to deliver natural results that respect ethnicity, facial harmony, and long-term airway function. Procedures range from closed rhinoplasty for subtle tip refinement to open techniques for complex dorsal and septal work. Revision rhinoplasty corrects unsatisfactory outcomes from a prior surgery and is among the most technically demanding procedures in facial plastic surgery. Most rhinoplasties are performed under general anesthesia with one to two weeks of social downtime; final shape continues to refine over twelve months.
Closed rhinoplasty places all incisions inside the nostrils and is well suited to focused tip or dorsal work. Open rhinoplasty adds a small columellar incision for direct visualization, often used for complex or revision cases.
Most patients return to work within one to two weeks. The cast is removed at one week and the nose continues to refine for nine to twelve months as residual swelling resolves.
Most patients report congestion and pressure rather than sharp pain. Discomfort is well controlled with oral medication and typically improves significantly after the first three to five days.
Yes — functional rhinoplasty addresses septal deviation, internal valve collapse, and turbinate hypertrophy alongside cosmetic refinement, often improving long-standing nasal obstruction.
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