Tell me more about rhinoplasty.

Can I get financing?

Who is a good candidate?

How old do I have to be?

What's the process?

Tell me more about the procedure.

Does it hurt?

How long is recovery?

When do the results appear?

How long do the results last?

What about scarring?

What are the risks of rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is the technical name for "nose job" or "nose surgery".

The cosmetic surgery procedure, rhinoplasty, has been designed to improve the appearance of the nose to create a more balanced appearance with the rest of the face. It can also improve breathing and boost self confidence and self esteem.

Rhinoplasty can widen or narrow the nostrils, even out a bump on the bridge or tip, and make the size of the nose appear smaller. It can also redefine the contour. Whatever the case, the ultimate goal of a nose job is to create a nose that is balanced with the rest of the face.

There is financing available for all of the cosmetic surgical procedures offered at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic. For more information, please visit Cosmetic Surgery Fees & Financing.

A good candidate for rhinoplasty is one that has realistic expectations of the procedure, is in relatively good mental and physical health, and would like to improve the appearance of their nose.

It is best to undergo rhinoplasty after the nose is fully developed. This is typically after the age of 16. Having surgery done prior to that time may not achieve lasting results. The nose may continue to grow, adversely affecting results.

There is no age limit as long as you are in relatively good health.

If you're interested in getting rhinoplasty and have decided to do so of your own accord, the first step is to call Toronto Cosmetic Clinic at 416-221-5554 to book your complimentary consultation. A patient consultant will address all of your concerns and questions, describe the procedure, and determine whether rhinoplasty is suitable for you. Alternative treatments may be discussed, such as injectable fillers, which can achieve desirable results in a nonsurgical manner.

Once it is determined that rhinoplasty is suitable for you, you will be asked to undergo any necessary tests, such as a blood test to check hemoglobin counts. Then, one or more preoperative consultations with the physician to perform the procedure are scheduled, followed by the actual surgery.

A series of follow up appointments will be scheduled after surgery to monitor recovery.

The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis at the Toronto Cosmetic Clinic surgical centre. General anesthesia is administered during this cosmetic surgery procedure.

The techniques performed during an individual's procedure depend on the type of correction desired. In most cases, a nose job entails one or more incisions, placed in discreet location(s), so that excess skin may be removed. It can also involve altering or removing cartilage, or modifying the bone structure through an incision.

General anesthesia is administered during rhinoplasty. Following the procedure, medication may be prescribed to alleviate any pain. Most patients experience more discomfort than pain as they recover.

Recovery depends on the extent of correction. Patients generally return to work/school within one to two weeks, while strenuous activity that raises blood pressure should be avoided for up to three weeks. While the nose heals, it should not be touched or rubbed. Some bruising around the eyes may also occur depending on the extent of correction.

Your physician may also provide directions on how to clean your nose during recovery to prevent infection. Expect to sleep on your back in the weeks following rhinoplasty, with your head slightly elevated. You may also not be able to wear glasses for 6-8 weeks following surgery, unless wearing a splint on the nose. Specially designed stilts can be attached to the glasses in order to keep them off of the nose.

Activities that involve bodily contact, such as football or other sports, are to be avoided until full recovery is completed. This may take up to several months. Swelling may last up to a year, at which time the full results of the procedure are usually visible.

Though a change is immediately apparent following surgery, bandages, swelling and bruising may "hide" results. The true results from rhinoplasty appear in the months following surgery. Complete recovery from swelling may take up to a year, however patients usually notice improvement earlier. It is the finer, more subtle results that appear after swelling has fully subsided.

Although rhinoplasty does require incisions, they tend to be in discreet areas, such as the inside of the nose or underneath the nose, right between the nostrils. Any scarring that results is well concealed.

To help the scar heal properly (into a fine line that is barely noticeable), follow your surgeon's post operative care instructions.

Rhinoplasty permanently alters the shape/size of a patient's nose. Results will last permanently, though they may be affected by the natural signs of aging.

Some negative side effects of rhinoplasty include bruising, swelling and pain. All of these are considered temporary. Permanent risks include tiny burst blood vessels in the nose and scarring.

Some more serious risks are those related to any surgical procedure, such as bleeding, infection and complications arising from the administration of anesthesia.