Rhinoplasty is the surgery of the nose to either thin, turn up, augment, shorten, elongate or otherwise bring balance to the face through its alteration and may include It also and more than likely will include Tiplasty to refine and define the tip of the nose as well. Tiplasty is normally the surgery of the nose involving only the cartilages of the nose. Septoplasty, to restore or otherwise introduce functionality as far as ease of breathing to the individual. All three of these can be performed together, but for cosmetic reasons only many patients seek the full rhinoplasty which include the alteration of the bone and cartilage of the nose and not the septoplasty.

Are you a Candidate For Rhinoplasty?

If you are in great physical and emotional health as well as have reasonable expectations, elastic skin and no previous existing medical conditions or bone disorders, are not or have not been on Accutane® for the last 6 months (cause excessive facial bone growth) you may be a good candidate for Rhinoplasty. Only a qualified plastic surgeon can determine this after speaking to you as well as going over your medical history, examining your facial structure and skin. You must realize that no doctor can perform miracles but a highly skilled surgeon can transform what you do have into a more balanced look altogether.