Rhinoplasty is one of the top plastic surgery procedures performed at Plastic Surgery Center of the South. The board certified plastic surgeons can help you achieve your cosmetic goals. Rhinoplasty can improve your appearance and your self-confidence.

The shape, size and look of your nose is determined by genetics, but also may have changed due to injury. Your plastic surgeon will evaluate the structure of your nose and face and discuss with you the factors that influence the procedure and results.

Rhinoplasty surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure. The operation may be done under general anesthesia or under local anesthesia with sedation. The surgery can take an hour or two; more complicated procedures take longer. Rhinoplasty can be done using a closed technique with all incisions made inside the nose or as an open technique with a small incision across the columella or base of the nose.

The improved appearance of your nose may be subtle or dramatic depending on your goals. Subtle swelling and firmness to the nose may take several months to completely resolve. Your final result may take more than a year to achieve.