Rhinoplasty is more commonly known as a “nose job.” Thousands of people have turned to Rhinoplasty surgery to enhance the size and shape of their nose. If you are unhappy with your nose and how it “fits” your face, this might be a good option for you.

The best way to know if you are a good candidate for this or any other plastic surgery is to make a consultation with a board-certified surgeon. That being said, here are some general guidelines you can use to determine if you are a good candidate:

1. Do you have a deformity or imperfection that you wish to correct with surgery?
2. Do you have a breathing problem that would be best corrected with rhinoplasty surgery?
3. Have you done some research or spoken with someone to make sure you have realistic expectations of the surgery?

The septum is the “wall” made of cartilage and bone between your right and left nasal air passages. A deviated septum can occur at birth, but it can also be caused by injury. If the septum becomes deviated, it may partially block airflow on one side of the airway.

During a rhinoplasty consultation, you will be given the opportunity to discuss your concerns and desires for improving the appearance and function of the nose.  A surgical plan will be developed to address your goals and many of these goals can then be demonstrated on the computer giving you a visual expectation for a surgical result.  

All types of anesthesia are available for rhinoplasty.  

Local anesthesia, with the patient awake is typically reserved for minor nasal tip surgery.

Local with IV sedation (twilight anesthesia) is more commonly recommended.  The patient is asleep throughout the procedure. This type of anesthesia is usually reserved for rhinoplasties scheduled for a shorter period of time. A board certified anesthesiologist will be administering your anesthesia.  

During a rhinoplasty consultation, you will be given the opportunity to discuss your concerns and desires for improving the appearance and function of the nose.  A surgical plan will be developed to address your goals and many of these goals can then be demonstrated on the computer giving you a visual expectation for a surgical result.