Rhinoplasty
(Surgery of the Nose)

Rhinoplasty can be performed to meet aesthetic goals or for reconstructive purposes - to correct birth defects or breathing problems

Incisions are made inside the nostrils or at the base of the nose, providing acess to the cartilage and bone, which can then be sculpted into shape

The surgeon removes a hump using a chisel or a rasp, then brings the nasal bones together to form a narrower bridge. Cartilage is trimmed to reshape the tip of the nose.

The surgeon removes a hump using a chisel or a rasp, then brings the nasal bones together to form a narrower bridge. Cartilage is trimmed to reshape the tip of the nose.

Trimming the septum improves the angle between the nose and upper lip.

If the nostrils are too wide, the surgeon can remove small wedges of skin from their base, bringing them close together

To improve the nasal airway, the shape or position of the septum may be altered. Or, the deviated portion of the septum may be partially removed

A splint made of tape and an overlay of plastic, metal, or plaster is applied to help the bone and cartilage of the nose maintain their new shap