RHINOPLASTY IN HAMPTON ROADS

Improve the appearance of your nose.

WHAT IS RHINOPLASTY?

The nose is front and center on our face, making anything we see as imperfections more obvious to us, even if no one else notices it. Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job or nose reshaping, is surgery that changes the shape of the nose to change the proportions of the nose and enhance facial balance. This may include altering the nose by size, angle, curves or proportion. Rhinoplasty can also correct breathing problems caused by the internal structure of the nose.

When good skincare and other non-surgical treatments aren’t enough, rhinoplasty may be a good option. Candidates for nose surgery include healthy individuals who want to improve the appearance of the nose. If you are thinking about rhinoplasty, set up an appointment with the Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads to discuss it. Nose reshaping is often combined with other procedures to help the face look harmonious.

Common complaints about the nose:

  • Large or bulbous tip

  • Bump on the nose

  • Crooked nose

  • Wide nostrils

Your nose is made up of bone, cartilage and skin. 

Rhinoplasty can change any or all of these structures depending on the desired outcome.

Rhinoplasty can treat:

  • Nose size in relation to facial balance

  • Nose width at the bridge or in the size and position of the nostrils

  • Nose profile with visible humps or depressions on the bridge

  • Nasal tip that is enlarged or bulbous, drooping, upturned or hooked

  • Nostrils that are large, wide or upturned

  • Nasal asymmetry

  • Straightening of the bridge

During the discussion, the surgeon will get the opportunity to understand your goals, including what bothers you about your nose and how you would like to change it. Based on the structures of your nose and other facial features, the skin on your nose, and what you would like to change, the surgeon can show you how to emphasize your unique and natural beauty. We will perform an examination and review your medical history to determine your candidacy for rhinoplasty.

If you’re a candidate for surgery, the surgeon will develop a customized plan for you. He will discuss the actual techniques he will use to enhance your facial features through rhinoplasty. The surgeon will also discuss the risks, recovery time, and costs involved.

Rhinoplasty may be performed at the same time septoplasty is done to correct a deviated septum and improve breathing problems. Rhinoplasty for breathing difficulties can be performed at any age as necessary, but surgery to improve your appearance should wait until the nasal bone is fully grown. For girls, this is about age 15 and for boys, it might still be growing until they’re a bit older.