Patients may experience swelling, bruising, and tenderness for 1–2 weeks. A splint supports the nose during healing. Most return to work or activities after 1–2 weeks, but complete healing can take up to a year.
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to reshape, refine, or resize the nose to improve facial balance and symmetry. This procedure can correct a bump on the bridge, a bulbous tip, a crooked nose, or other structural concerns to enhance both function and appearance.
At Ottawa Derm & Surgery Centre, rhinoplasty is personalized to each patient’s anatomy and goals, ensuring natural-looking results and improved facial harmony. Our experienced surgeons focus on safety, precision, and patient comfort throughout the entire process.
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Balance & Symmetry
Rhinoplasty can enhance facial proportion and harmony by correcting bumps, narrowing the nose, refining the tip, or straightening asymmetries. Patients often notice improved confidence as their features become more balanced.
Customized Approach
Each rhinoplasty is tailored to your unique anatomy. Surgeons select the most appropriate technique — open or closed rhinoplasty — to achieve the desired results while minimizing visible scarring and maintaining nasal function.
Expert Care & Results
From consultation to post-operative care, patients receive comprehensive guidance and support. Recovery instructions, including splint care, activity limitations, and swelling management, are provided to ensure safe healing and optimal results.
Rhinoplasty is highly individualized. Your surgeon will recommend the best technique based on your nasal structure and goals.
Open Rhinoplasty: A small incision is made under the nasal tip, allowing full access to internal structures for more extensive reshaping. Scars are discreetly hidden in the natural contours of the nose.
Closed Rhinoplasty: Incisions are made inside the nostrils, ideal for minor adjustments. This approach leaves no visible scarring.
The procedure can address:
Smooth a bump on the bridge of the nose
Straighten a crooked nose
Refine a bulbous nasal tip
Narrow the width of the nose
Reduce overall nose size
Shorten an over-protruding tip
After rhinoplasty, a splint or bandage is typically placed on the nose for support. Mild swelling and bruising are normal for the first 1–2 weeks. Most patients can return to work or school after 1–2 weeks, depending on activity level.
Full results become apparent as swelling subsides, but complete healing may take up to one year. Detailed post-operative instructions are provided to ensure safe recovery and optimal outcomes.
At Ottawa Derm & Surgery Centre, rhinoplasty is personalized to each patient’s anatomy and goals, ensuring natural-looking results and improved facial harmony. Our experienced surgeons focus on safety, precision, and patient comfort throughout the entire process.
Rhinoplasty is suitable for adults who wish to:
Improve nasal appearance
Correct asymmetry or bumps
Refine a bulbous or over-protruding tip
Enhance facial harmony
A consultation with our surgical team allows for personalized assessment, discussion of goals, and a tailored surgical plan.
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What is rhinoplasty and what does it address?
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape, resize, or refine the nose. It can smooth a bump, straighten a crooked nose, refine a bulbous tip, narrow the nose, or improve symmetry.
What is the difference between open and closed rhinoplasty?
Open rhinoplasty involves an incision under the nasal tip for full access to internal structures, ideal for more complex reshaping. Closed rhinoplasty uses only incisions inside the nostrils and is suited for minor adjustments, leaving no visible scars.
What is recovery like after rhinoplasty surgery?
Who is a good candidate for rhinoplasty?
Candidates are typically adults with fully developed noses who seek cosmetic or functional improvement. Good candidates are in good overall health and have realistic expectations.
Are rhinoplasty results permanent?
Yes. Rhinoplasty provides long-lasting results as cartilage and bone are reshaped. Minor changes may occur naturally over time, but the overall improvement is permanent.
Is rhinoplasty safe?
When performed by an experienced, board-certified surgical team, rhinoplasty is considered safe. Risks are minimized through careful planning, precise technique, and individualized post-operative care.