Enlarged Nostrils

Rhinoplasty or nasal reshaping is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery. The correction of a enlarged nostrils can improve the look and shape of your nose. The nature of your corrections will depend on your expectations and your surgeons preferred technique. Nostrils can be reduced by making small incisions at the base of the nose and reducing the size of the nasal opening.

This may be done in conjunction with other rhinoplasty procedures to create the desired appearance. Your surgeon will evaluate the structure of your nose and face and discuss in detail your appearances expectations. Computer imaging will help you and your surgeon determine the size and shape of your nose. Factors that influence the final results include the structure of your nasal bones and cartilage the shape of your face, the thickness of your skin and your age.

Cosmetic nose surgery may be performed on female patients as young as 15 or males as young as 17. However, the surgeon will need to make this determination. Depending upon the procedures performed, a splint may be applied to the nose to help maintain its shape. Soft plastic splints may be placed in your nostrils to stabilize the airway. The splints are removed in 5-7 days. The surgery can be performed as an outpatient and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. For the first day following surgery, patients should plan on staying in bed with the head elevated.

After your procedure the physicians at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery may offer a visit to your home by a plastic surgery nurse, trained to assist in your recovery. Most patients can return to work or school within 7-10 days following surgery. Exercise and other strenuous activities may be resumed in about 2-4 weeks. It is important to avoid hitting or rubbing the nose for approximately eight weeks. Exposure to the sun should be limited for the two months.