Rhinoplasty in Pasadena, CA

As a central facial feature, the structure of the nose has the power to either compliment someone’s natural beauty or distract from it. Creating a nose that exists in harmony with other facial features is one of the foundations of an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Changes to the nose require skilled, surgical intervention and can address humps, dropped nasal tips, crooked bridges, a deviated septum, and correct breathing difficulties.  As a highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Nima’s detailed approach to rhinoplasty makes him one of the best.

Benefits of Rhinoplasty 

Rhinoplasty offers cosmetic and health benefits, especially for those seeking nose surgery for a deviated septum or after facial trauma. The nose and mouth are complex structures that help you take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Injury, disease, and genetics may restrict the nasal passage and airways, leading to insufficient airflow. These breathing issues may affect sleep and make it difficult for your sinuses to drain properly, causing blockage, pressure buildup, chronic infections, and debilitating headaches. Rhinoplasty for functional reasons addresses these concerns and offers these advantages: 

• Improved breathing
• Better sleep hygiene and decreased sleep apnea
• Fewer sinus infections and other sinus-related issues
• Anatomical correction after a nose injury
• Increased ability to exercise with easier breathing
• Improved mental health
• Boost in self-confidence 

Cosmetic benefits of rhinoplasty include: 

• Smaller nose size
• Refined nasal tip 
• Straighten crooked nose
• Smooth nasal bumps
• Adjust nostril size 
• Add shape to a flat nose 

Rhinoplasty Surgical Techniques

Dr. Nima may take an open or closed approach to your nose surgery. Open rhinoplasty creates an incision in the columella, the tissue that separates the nostrils. This surgical technique leaves a tiny yet slightly visible incision line. Closed rhinoplasty conceals the incisions inside the nose. The procedure details for your rhinoplasty depend on the functional or aesthetic concerns with your nose. 

After Dr. Nima makes the incisions, he lifts the skin covering the cartilage and nasal bones to access the internal structures. A nose that is disproportionately large compared to other facial features is often reduced by removing cartilage or bone. A small nose may require cartilage grafts from the septum, ear, or rib (rarely) to build up the size of the nose. For functional issues, Dr. Nima straightens the septum and removes or adjusts the internal tissues to improve breathing. Some of these adjustments may require an open or closed approach. 

Once your nose is sculpted to the desired shape and size, the skin and other tissues are redraped over the nose and incisions closed. During your consultation, Dr. Nima will discuss your needs and goals and create a surgical approach to achieve natural-looking results that complement your other features and balance your facial profile. 

Types of Nose Surgery

Functional, cosmetic, ethnic, and revision rhinoplasty offer unique benefits. Functional rhinoplasty, or septoplasty, addresses narrow nasal passages and a deviated septum that affects breathing. The procedure improves issues caused by a dysfunctional nasal airway, such as allergies, sinus infections, and hormones. These health concerns cause turbinates on the left and right side of the nose to swell or become enlarged, preventing adequate airflow through the nasal passages. Turbinate reduction removes some of the tissue, opening up the space for easier breathing and fewer sinus problems. 

Cosmetic rhinoplasty addresses aesthetic problems, such as an uneven nose, bump on the bridge, large or flared nostrils, or a bulbous tip. Ethnic rhinoplasty ensures that people of color maintain their inherited attributes after nose surgery. The traditional rhinoplasty tends to veer toward a one-size-fits-all shape or an “American nose.” Ethnic nose surgery accounts for facial shapes and characteristics unique to ethnically diverse patients. People of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Native American descent can achieve uniquely beautiful results that look natural and preserve their inherited features.

Revision rhinoplasty is a complex procedure that corrects complications or leftover concerns after primary nose surgery. Patients who need a revision procedure must choose an experienced surgeon, such as Dr. Nima, because this technique requires a gentle and meticulous approach that accommodates the scar tissue from the first rhinoplasty. 

Cost of Rhinoplasty

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), rhinoplasty costs an average of $5,409, but the actual cost varies based on your location, surgeon, and other factors. Nose surgery may run up to $20,000 for some patients, but the general range is between $3,000 and $15,000. Open rhinoplasty tends to carry a higher price tag than closed nose surgery and endoscopic rhinoplasty because the open technique is more invasive and provides more significant results. Revision procedures are more complex and may cost more than the original rhinoplasty because of the special techniques required to address complications. Rhinoplasty can be combined with eyelid surgery or a facelift, which will impact the total cost. 

At Dr. Nima Plastic Surgery in Pasadena, we offer financing options through CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit, PatientFi, and Ally Lending. We will provide a cost estimate during your rhinoplasty consultation.