Rhinoplasty

Whether you want your nose to better harmonize with your other facial features, correct damage from an injury, or improve nasal function and breathing, rhinoplasty can provide the solution. To receive expert care from a team that takes a holistic approach and prioritizes beautiful results, turn to board-certified cosmetic and plastic surgeon David Davila, DO, FACOS, and the Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center team in Houston, Texas. Book a rhinoplasty consultation by calling the office or scheduling an appointment online today.

What is rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a cosmetic surgery that adapts the shape of your nose. It can improve your nose’s appearance, better balance your facial features, and even alleviate breathing issues.

What aesthetic issues can rhinoplasty address?

Consult with Dr. Davila at Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center if you would like to find a solution for:

• Nasal asymmetry
• An enlarged or bulbous nasal tip
• Wide, large, or upturned nostrils
• A nose that is imbalanced in relation to your other facial features
• Visible humps or depressions in your nasal bridge that mar your profile
• An upturned or hooked nose
• A bridge that is too wide or narrow in relation to your nostrils

Everyone has some amount of asymmetry, giving your beauty its natural charm. With that in mind, Dr. Davila prioritizes facial balance and pleasing proportions over perfect symmetry to ensure your results are beautiful, natural, and uniquely you.

What happens during rhinoplasty?

Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center adapts each rhinoplasty procedure to the patient’s specific goals and anatomy. You may receive local or general anesthesia before the surgery.

Once you are comfortable, Dr. Davila makes a small incision inside the nose or at its base to make delicate adjustments to the cartilage and bone. He may need to remove or add material or straighten deviated tissues.

He finishes by sewing the incision closed with tiny stitches. Due to the meticulous nature of the procedure, a typical rhinoplasty lasts 1.5-3 hours.

What can I expect from rhinoplasty recovery?

To reduce swelling and bleeding, you rest in bed with your head elevated above heart level. Your nose likely feels stuffy, and internal bandages should remain in place for 1-7 days. A protective splint stays taped to your nose for about a week.

Follow Dr. Davila’s post-surgical instructions carefully, and be very gentle with your nose and face. You may have facial bruising for 2-3 weeks and swelling that lasts for 4-6 weeks, gradually decreasing over 3-6 months.

Recovery time varies from person to person, but you should see your beautiful results within a year. Rhinoplasty is a complicated procedure and requires a surgeon’s delicate touch, but the results last a lifetime.

To schedule your rhinoplasty consultation and benefit from the expertise at Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center, call the office today or book conveniently online.