Rhinoplasty: Functional and Cosmetic Nasal Surgery

Rhinoplasty (“nose job”) surgically reshapes the nose for functional and/or aesthetic goals.

Indications

• Functional: deviated septum, valve collapse, turbinate hypertrophy, post-traumatic obstruction
• Cosmetic: dorsal hump, wide tip, asymmetry, broad bridge, hanging columella
• Reconstructive: post-traumatic, post-cancer, congenital (cleft nose)

Approaches

• Open – columellar incision, full exposure (complex cases)
• Closed – endonasal incisions only (simpler)

Recovery

Splint 1 week; bruising/swelling 2–3 weeks; final contour 6–12 months. Performed by ENT or plastic surgeons with nasal expertise.