Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) is one of the most popular forms of plastic surgery today. Often referred to as the cornerstone for the face, the nose is the one facial feature that ties all other features together. When the size and shape of a nose does not suit a person’s face, this one feature can detract from the beauty and symmetry of the face as a whole. Rhinoplasty can effectively change the way that a person looks, and it can also help with the function of the nose. Those that have recurring respiratory problems find that a rhinoplasty procedure eliminates most breathing issues. The size, shape, and width of the nose can be permanently altered following this procedure. Trying to decide upon the right size and shape for your nose may be difficult. With the help of Dr. Racanelli’s precise aesthetic eye, you will be able to decide upon the perfect nose shape during your private consultation.

During the procedure, the skin around the nose will be separated from the cartilage and bone. Once the skin has been separated, parts of the bone will be removed in order to produce a bridge that is smaller. In order to create the shape that you want, cartilage can be removed from the tip of the nose as well.

If you wish to have your nostrils shaped, minute sections of the nose will be removed in order to place the nostrils closer to one another. Finally, the septum can be trimmed in order to alter the angle of the nose. This safe procedure usually takes only a few hours to complete depending upon the amount of surgery required. A nose that is shaped to perfection is the end result of rhinoplasty. Although you may not be able to choose the nose that you are born with, you can easily change the shape of it with a rhinoplasty procedure.