Rhinoplasty

Christopher Slack, MD

One of the most common plastic surgery procedures, rhinoplasty is performed to reshape, reduce or augment a person’s nose, remove a hump, narrow nostril width, change the angle between the nose and the mouth, or to correct injury, birth defects, or other problems that affect breathing. Rhinoplasty is usually an outpatient procedure performed under either local or general anesthesia and lasts one to two hours.

The maneuvers are tailored to the individual’s nose and the client’s wishes. Rarely, but more commonly in revision rhinoplasty, cartilage might be used to augment the nose to improve its appearance or correct functional concerns.

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