Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

There are a number of methods used to perform a rhinoplasty or “nose job” in the Washington, DC area including:

• Open rhinoplasty: incisions to the tissue between the nostril and the nose crease
• Closed rhinoplasty: incisions to the inside of the nose through the nostrils
• Non-invasive rhinoplasty: uses filler injections

The doctors at Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery will work closely with you to determine which rhinoplasty procedure is best for your needs and lifestyle.

Benefits include:

• Reforms a nose which has been broken
• Reshapes a nose with an irregular shape
• Alters nasal size which is too narrow, constricted, wide, or upturned
• Reduces or lengthens breadth or height of a nose
• Smooths a crooked or bent nose
• Improves breathing restricted by a deviated septum

You are a good candidate if you:

• Are in good health
• Have realistic expectations for the results of the procedure
• Are looking to reshape or resize the appearance of your nose
• Are older than 15

For the first week you will wear a nasal splint, and experience swelling and bruising for one to two weeks. Typically, most patients are fully healed within three weeks.

If you are over the age of 15, you are considered a good candidate for nose surgery. The critical factor is to ensure that nose growth has stopped, which can be around 15 for girls and slightly later for boys.

If your nose surgery is necessary due to trauma, or other health reasons, the staff at Bruno | Brown will help you find out if your insurance will cover some or all of the procedure costs.

Yes! Men and women can reap the benefits of this procedure. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nose jobs are one of the top surgeries performed to help men look and feel better.

Some of the other top surgeries for men include:

1. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): Excess tissue is removed from the eyelid area and surrounding areas for a more youthful appearance.
2. Liposuction: This procedure takes care of stubborn pockets of fat by carefully targeting excess fat, the suction permanently removes fat from your trouble spots.
3. Breast Reduction in Men (Gynecomastia): This condition affects approximately 40 to 60 percent of men. Men who suffer from undesirable chest appearance can obtain a more masculine look by removing excess skin and tissue above the pectoral muscles.