Rhinoplasty
Nose surgery to change nasal shape or proportions, with a separate assessment of breathing concerns.
Consult with Dr. Henry Huson at Queen City Plastic Surgery in West Chester, Ohio, serving the Cincinnati area.
- Setting
- Confirmed with your treatment plan
- Anesthesia
- General
- Procedure time
- Individual estimate at consultation
- Recovery
- Often 1 to 2 weeks away from desk work
- Results
- Develop over months; results vary
General planning information. Your procedure, anesthesia, recovery, and results depend on your health and treatment plan. Returning to work does not mean full healing.
About the procedure
Rhinoplasty changes the bone, cartilage, or soft tissues of the nose. Planning considers the bridge, tip, nostrils, facial proportions, and nasal support. An open or closed approach may be appropriate depending on the changes needed and any previous surgery.
Breathing difficulty needs its own evaluation. Septal or nasal valve treatment may be discussed alongside cosmetic surgery, but rhinoplasty does not automatically correct every cause of obstruction. Swelling can mask the result for many months, and revision surgery is sometimes needed.
Good candidates
- A bump on the bridge or a wide or drooping tip
- Asymmetry from injury or from birth
- Breathing difficulty alongside cosmetic goals
- Realistic expectations and fully grown facial features
Candidacy is confirmed at your consultation. Dr. Huson will tell you honestly if a different approach would serve you better.
Before & after
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What to expect
Your consultation
The consultation reviews your goals, medical history, medications, nicotine use, and examination findings. Discuss alternatives, the proposed setting and anesthesia, realistic changes, costs, and the support you will need during recovery.
The procedure
An open or closed approach provides access to reshape bone and cartilage and preserve or rebuild support. Septal or nasal valve surgery is added only when it is part of the agreed plan.
Recovery
A splint may be used early in recovery. Bruising and congestion improve over weeks, while subtle swelling, especially at the tip, can take a year or longer to settle. Avoid pressure, impacts, and strenuous activity until cleared.
Risks and limitations
- Breathing can remain impaired or become worse. Septal injury, infection, and scarring are possible.
- Residual asymmetry, prolonged swelling, and dissatisfaction can lead to revision surgery.
This is not a complete list. Your clinician should explain the risks of the specific procedure and anesthesia, including bleeding, infection, healing problems, and any medical factors that change your risk.
Other options
If breathing is the main problem, assessment for medical treatment, septoplasty, or nasal valve treatment may be more relevant. Cosmetic treatment is optional. Nasal filler has its own serious vascular risks and is not a substitute for structural assessment.
Planning your consultation
Bring your medication list and relevant medical history. Ask about the facility, anesthesia team, follow-up, time away from work, and help at home. Request an itemized estimate covering the procedure, anesthesia, facility, and any additional care; confirm coverage directly if insurance may apply.
Common questions
Bring the rest to your consultation. There is no such thing as too many.
Will my nose look operated on?
The planned change should fit your face, but the exact contour is not guaranteed. Ask what can realistically change and how scars or prior surgery may affect the result.
Is rhinoplasty painful?
Pain, congestion, and pressure vary. Your team will explain pain control and which symptoms need an urgent call.
Can breathing problems be treated at the same time?
Sometimes. The cause of obstruction must first be assessed; cosmetic rhinoplasty alone may not address it.
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Patient education from Queen City Plastic Surgery. Updated . General information does not replace a personal medical assessment. Sources explain general procedures and do not establish the services or protocols of this practice. Contact the practice with questions or to request a correction.
Ready to talk about Rhinoplasty?
Consultations are free, unhurried, and educational. Bring your questions and your goals; leave with an honest plan.