Second only to the eyes, the nose is the most prominent feature of the face. When the nose does not exist in harmony with the remainder of the face, it can be very distressing to the patient. Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the nose is one of the most common facial cosmetic procedures. Rhinoplasty involves surgery to reduce the size of the nose, change the shape of the tip or bridge, or narrow the nose, all with the goal of improving the balance of the nose with the face.
Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to straighten the midline divider (cartilage and bone) between the nasal cavities. It may be required at the time of rhinoplasty, depending on your overall nasal anatomy.