What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty (plastic surgery of the nose) is the most commonly performed procedure in facial plastic surgery. The name is a blend of the word rhino (nose) and plasty (to mold or shape). The eyes are the focal point of the face; however when the nose has an undesirable appearance, attention is drawn to it. Rhinoplasty is by far the most artistic procedure in facial plastic surgery, and Dr. Jones believes that the ideal outcome in rhinoplasty is a natural-looking nose with balance and harmony, enhancing the beauty of the eyes and lips.

What can Rhinoplasty do for me?
Many undesirable features of the nose may be improved through cosmetic surgery. Noses may be made narrower, straighter, longer, or shorter. Humps may be removed and the shape, size, angle, and definition of the tip of the nose may be altered. Breathing problems, such as those caused by a deviated septum may be corrected at the same time as the cosmetic changes. The art of rhinoplasty is in obtaining the desired changes, while maintaining a natural appearance and function of the nose. Nasal plastic surgery may be performed for strictly cosmetic reasons (cosmetic rhinoplasty), for strictly breathing reasons (functional septoplasty), and more commonly for a combination of both (septorhinoplasty). Rhinoplasty may be performed at any time after facial growth has been completed, age 15-16 for women and age 16-17 for men.