Rhinoplasty — Before & After
Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic procedures worldwide. It can reduce a dorsal hump, refine the tip, narrow the bridge, correct a deviated septum, and rebalance the nose with the rest of the face. Recovery involves visible swelling for 2–3 weeks and continued refinement for up to 18 months.
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What is rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic procedures worldwide. It can reduce a dorsal hump, refine the tip, narrow the bridge, correct a deviated septum, and rebalance the nose with the rest of the face. Recovery involves visible swelling for 2–3 weeks and continued refinement for up to 18 months.
Also known as nose job, nose surgery, nose reshaping.
Rhinoplasty by topic
Information pages — cost, recovery, surgeons, and more
Rhinoplasty by technique
Different surgical approaches to reshaping the nose.
Rhinoplasty by concern
Specific features the procedure addresses.
Rhinoplasty by recovery timeline
How the result evolves over time
Rhinoplasty by demographic
Age and gender breakdowns of common candidates
Rhinoplasty by ethnicity
Anatomical and aesthetic considerations across patient backgrounds
Rhinoplasty by outcome reality
Range of results — from natural to cautionary
Rhinoplasty by where it's performed
Regional approaches and aesthetic preferences
Frequently asked
How long until I see the final rhinoplasty result?
Most visible swelling resolves in 2–3 weeks, but the tip continues to refine for 12–18 months. Patients with thicker skin tend to take the full 18 months.
Is open or closed rhinoplasty better?
Neither is universally better. Closed leaves no external scar and tends to have less swelling, but open gives the surgeon direct visualization needed for complex tip work or revisions.
Will rhinoplasty change my breathing?
It can — for better if you also address a deviated septum or internal valve collapse, or for worse if structural support is compromised. A good surgeon evaluates both form and function.
What does rhinoplasty cost?
In the US, primary rhinoplasty typically runs $7,000–$18,000 depending on surgeon, region, and complexity. Revision is usually higher.
At a glance
- Recovery
- 2–3 weeks visible swelling; 12–18 months final result
- Typical US cost
- $7,000 – $18,000
- Risk level
- moderate