Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to improve facial harmony or correct breathing issues. Surgeons adjust bone, cartilage, and soft tissue for a balanced, natural result.
Rhinoplasty near you
Charles
Lee, MD
Geoffrey
Trenkle, DO
David
Kahng
Tsung-Yen
Hsieh, MD
Harry
Schwartz, MD
Stephen
Cabalatungan
Jason
Hamilton, MD
Debra
Stafford, MD
Mark
Solomon, MD
Gordon
Sasaki, MD
Anna
Hsu, MD
Babak
Azizzadeh, MD
Nima
Naghshineh, MD
David
Alessi, MD
Amir
Tahernia, MD
Anthony
Griffin, MD
Samuel
Golpanian
Omar
Hussain, MD
Jaime
Schwartz, MD
Lily
Lee, MD
Neal
Deot, MD
Andre
Panossian, MD
Jeffrey
Jumaily, MD
Youssef
Tahiri, MD,
Mohammad
Khosravi, MD
Nicholas
Schenck, MD
John
Diaz, MD
Gregory
Mueller, MD,
Faryan
Jalalabadi
Daniel
Barrett, MD
Elie
Ramly, MD
Aric
Park, MD
Jason
Litner, MD
Victor
Zhu, MD
Donald
Yoo, MD
William
Binder, MD
Gabrielle
Davis, MD
Elise
Min, MD
John
Layke, DO
Stewart
Wang, MD
Dr.
Mossi Salibian, MD
Rhinoplasty: making the decision
What the price actually covers
Honest risks
- Temporary swelling and bruising around the eyes (1–2 weeks)
- Breathing changes while internal swelling settles
- A small chance of wanting a touch-up after the nose fully refines (~12 months)
Are you a good candidate?
- Facial growth complete (generally 16+)
- In good overall health, non-smoker or willing to pause
- Clear, specific goals — photos help your consult enormously
Six questions for every consult
- Are you board-certified, and in what specialty? (Verify it — don't just ask.)
- How many of this exact procedure did you do in the last 12 months?
- Can I see before/afters of patients with my anatomy or skin type?
- Who handles complications, and what's your revision policy and fee?
- Where is the procedure done, and is the facility accredited?
- What results would you consider realistic for me — and what won't this fix?
Verify before you book
Open, closed, and “liquid” rhinoplasty, compared
Three very different things get called a nose job. The surgical versions differ mainly in where the incisions are; the injectable version is a different product category with different physics, different economics, and an FDA recommendation worth reading before anyone touches your nose with a needle.
| Open rhinoplasty | Closed rhinoplasty | Liquid (filler) rhinoplasty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Incision across the columella; skin lifted to reshape the structure | Incisions hidden inside the nose; same structural access | Hyaluronic acid filler injected to camouflage contours |
| What it can do | Reduce or add bone and cartilage, graft from septum, ear, or rib; straighten a deviated septum | The same, through hidden incisions | Smooth a dorsal hump, refine the tip, improve apparent symmetry — it cannot make the nose smaller |
| Permanence | Permanent | Permanent | Typically 6 months to a year |
| Afterwards | Revision remains possible | Revision remains possible | Usually doesn't prevent future surgery; occasional firmness or minor scar tissue |
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Rhinoplasty: common questions
How much does a nose job cost?
ASPS reports an average surgeon's fee of $7,637 for rhinoplasty, which is the surgeon alone — anesthesia and the facility are extra, and the all-in figure is typically $8,000–$15,000. Revision rhinoplasty usually costs more than a first operation, not less: scar tissue makes it harder, and it often needs cartilage grafted from the septum, ear or rib. Ask specifically what the practice's revision policy is before you book, because a surgeon who charges only the facility fee for a revision within a set window is offering something materially different from one who charges full price.
Does insurance cover rhinoplasty?
Not for appearance. It can cover the functional part — a septoplasty to straighten a deviated septum, or turbinate reduction — when there's documented breathing obstruction. The two are frequently done in the same operation, in which case the functional portion may be billed to insurance and the cosmetic portion to you. Get that split in writing beforehand, itemised, because 'insurance will cover part of it' means very different things depending on which part.
How long until a nose job looks final?
Longer than almost any other cosmetic operation. The splint comes off in about a week and most people return to work then, but rhinoplasty swelling resolves in stages over roughly a year — and up to 18 months for thicker skin or after a revision. The tip is always last to settle. Surgeons generally won't discuss a revision until at least a year has passed, because the nose you have at three months is not the result.