NOSE JOB | RHINOPLASTY

If you believe the tip of your nose is too full, or too flat, or lacks projection, this can be reduced by removing cartilage from the inside of the nose. Projection can be extended by using cartilage from the ear, or nasal septum, and grafted to the tip of the nose. Nasal tip surgery allows you to have a narrower nose with a better defined tip!

Nasal tip surgery at Cleveland Cosmetic Surgery is performed at our accredited, state-of-the-art AAAHC office.

The columella is the area under the nose between the nostrils. On some people, the columella sticks out from the underside of the nose, also called the hanging columella. This can be resolved by making a small incision inside the nose and lifting the columella, so it is less visible and protrusive.

Dorsal surgery involves manipulating the “bridge” of the nose. Some people tend to have a significant amount of cartilage on the bridge, which gives the nose a hump-like appearance. This can be easily remedied with dorsal reduction. An incision is made inside the nose, and the cartilage on the bridge, as well as bone of the nose, is reduced. The result is a smoother natural slope to the nose.

Another common concern people share about their nose pertains to the “flair,” or width of their nostrils. A narrow nose can be obtained with a procedure that removes tissues at the corners of the nostrils, called a Weir Excision. This procedure decreases the flare of the nostrils and creates a narrower looking nose. This procedure is often referred to as “minimizing wedges.”

Your ability to breathe depends in part on the anatomical configuration inside your nose—including the condition of the nasal septum (cartilage that divides your internal nose into two chambers, a left and a right). This also applies to the nasal turbinates (tissue along the sides of the nasal wall). 

Dr. Diamantis will examine the inside of your nose to determine the condition of your septum and turbinates. If your breathing may be improved by straightening your septum or reducing the size of your turbinates, Dr. Diamantis will recommend your best options.

Previous injuries, allergies, heredity, facial gestures and seasonal changes also influence your ability to breathe. If you have a breathing problem, Dr. Diamantis will evaluate these, and other factors, at the time of consultation. A nose job is performed as an outpatient procedure in the privacy of the Cleveland Cosmetic Surgery facilities.