Form & function
Nose surgery
Individualized nasal surgery considered in relation to facial balance, breathing, and tissue structure.
Overview
A considered, individual plan
Rhinoplasty can involve external form, internal support, or both. Planning considers facial proportions, skin and cartilage, previous injury or surgery, and breathing. The final result develops gradually and cannot be guaranteed.
Candidacy overview
Who may consider it
- Adults with stable facial growth and a specific nasal concern
- People seeking proportionate rather than perfect symmetry
- Those prepared for a long period of swelling and refinement
- People medically and psychologically ready for elective surgery
Consultation
What to expect
- 01Discuss appearance, breathing, injury, allergy, and previous procedures
- 02Examine external and internal nasal structure
- 03Use standardized photographs to support a realistic planning discussion
- 04Review limitations, revision risk, and the long settling period
Recovery
A general timeline
This is an orientation, not a personal recovery plan. Your surgical team’s instructions take priority.
First week
A splint may be used. Congestion, swelling, bruising, and discomfort vary.
1–3 weeks
Visible bruising often improves; activity remains limited according to instructions.
1–3 months
Swelling reduces unevenly and the nose continues to change.
Up to a year or longer
Fine definition may take many months to settle, especially after complex or revision surgery.
Safety
Potential risks and complications
This is not a complete risk list. Your individual risks, alternatives, and the option of no treatment are discussed in consultation.
- Bleeding, infection, scarring, and anaesthesia-related complications
- Persistent swelling, numbness, asymmetry, contour irregularity, or altered smell
- New or persistent breathing difficulty
- An unsatisfactory result or need for revision surgery
Photography & privacy
Clinical photographs are part of careful planning.
Standardized photographs may be recommended before and after treatment for clinical documentation and discussion. Any separate use for education or publication requires explicit consent. Consent can be withheld without affecting care; ask the clinic how images are stored, protected, and withdrawn from optional use.
Questions
Frequently asked
Before and after photos
View surgical results here
Consultation
What to Expect from a Consultation
How the consultation works, how to prepare, and what we will go through together.