If you're considering a Nose Job (Rhinoplasty) to refine or improve the appearance of your nose or address nasal abnormalities to help improve breathing, you can start by requesting information about Rhinoplasty or by locating a plastic surgeon "in my area" using our provider directory and requesting a consultation with one or more plastic surgeons right here from our site. Here's some important facts and a quick summary of Rhinoplasty:
Procedure Names: Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) or Nose Job
Average Length of Procedure: 1-2 hours
Anesthesia Type: Local or General Anesthesia
Surgery Location: Certified Outpatient Plastic Surgery Center or Hospital
Most Commonly Combined with: Chin Augmentation, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Cheek implants, Facelift
Rhinoplasty Recovery:
- Wear a splint or cast: 7-10 days
- Sutures removed: 5-7 days
- Return to work/driving: usually a 1-2 weeks
- Restricted activities: At least 6 weeks
Ideal Candidate for Rhinoplasty:
- Having realistic expectations about the procedure's results
- Healthy, Non smoker with no medical conditions that can affect wound healing
- In relatively good physical shape and health
Reasons for considering Rhinoplasty:
- Looking to improve the proportion, size, symmetry or appearance of the nose, or reshape the bridge or tip of the nose
- Requiring correction of nasal abnormalities to improve breathing due to injury or birth defect, such as repairing a deviated septum
Other notes:
- Revision rhinoplasty may be required to achieve best results
- Rhinoplasty procedures may be covered by insurance
- Rhinoplasty is a complex procedure that is more painful than other facial procedures - the worst pain is usually within the first 24 hours
- You should refrain from air travel for a few weeks following surgery
- Swelling, brusing and bleeding are common side effects
- Results are permanent
- Final and long-term results are generally visible 1 year following surgery
Average cost for Rhinoplasty: $3,833.00