About this procedure
Your nose plays a central role in facial harmony and balance. Rhinoplasty is a customized procedure designed to refine the shape, size, and proportions of the nose while complementing your unique facial features. Whether you're looking to smooth a hump, enhance the bridge, refine the tip, or improve overall symmetry, rhinoplasty can help create a more balanced and confident appearance. In some cases, the procedure can also improve breathing function. The result is a natural-looking nose that enhances your facial profile while preserving your individuality.
Common Rhinoplasty Types
Types of Cartilage Used in Implant-Free Rhinoplasty
Ear Cartilage (Conchal Cartilage)
Creates a natural nose tip shape. Incision scars are not noticeable, and there is no significant change in ear shape after harvest.
Septal Cartilage
Often used to make the nose tip sharp. It allows for precise angle control, making it the most basic cartilage for rhinoplasty.
Rib Cartilage (Costal Cartilage)
Used when other cartilage sources are insufficient. Cartilage from the 6th to 9th ribs is typically harvested.
Dermal Fat Graft
Used to augment the nasal bridge in cases of thin skin from previous surgery or a desire to avoid implants.
Benefits
Aesthetic
Reshapes nasal bridge — can build up a low/flat bridge or reduce a prominent hump
Refines and narrows a wide or bulbous nasal tip
Narrows overly wide nostrils or nasal base
Straightens a crooked or asymmetric nose
Improves overall facial harmony/proportion (nose-to-face balance)
Can soften or sharpen the nasal profile depending on desired look (e.g., more defined tip projection)
Functional
Corrects a deviated septum, improving airflow and breathing
Reduces nasal valve collapse, helping with chronic nasal congestion
Can correct breathing issues caused by previous trauma (e.g., broken nose)
Improves sleep quality/reduces snoring in some cases tied to nasal obstruction
Smell-related improvement in rare cases where structural blockage affected airflow to olfactory receptors