As the center of your face, your nose attracts attention and affects your facial balance. Many people feel unhappy with the size, shape, or overall appearance of their noses. Rhinoplasty with Dr. Scott Holley can reshape your nose to achieve your goals.
Nose Surgery
Before & After Photos
Case #8742
*Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty often called a “nose job,” reshapes the nose to give it a more pleasing appearance. Surgeons can also perform rhinoplasty to correct physical problems with the nose that affect breathing. Rhinoplasty can be performed with a closed technique, with all incisions inside the nose, or an open technique with one small incision in the cartilage between the nostrils.
How Does Rhinoplasty Work?
Dr. Holley will develop a comprehensive plan to sculpt your desired nose. This may include manipulating the cartilage to remove a hump or shape the tip of the nose. Major reshaping may involve the nasal bones. Your procedure can also change the size and shape of your nostrils.
How Long is Recovery From Rhinoplasty?
You will have a splint placed on your nose immediately after surgery to support it while it heals. This stays on for about a week. Swelling will look intense during the first few weeks and then subside over the next following months. It may take six months or more for swelling to go away and your nose to settle into its new shape.
What is Functional and Cosmetic Rhinoplasty?
Some people seek out a rhinoplasty because they feel unhappy with the appearance of their nose. Others choose rhinoplasty because they want to improve how their nose works.
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
Dr. Holley performs cosmetic rhinoplasty to improve your nose’s size, shape, or appearance. While this surgery is considered cosmetic, the improvements in self-esteem and quality of life cannot be measured.
Functional Rhinoplasty
A functional rhinoplasty corrects problems with breathing or other physical issues with the nose. Some people have not been bothered enough by their breathing problems to have surgery for them but choose to have them corrected during a cosmetic rhinoplasty.
Consultations Available Now
Take the first step. Get your questions answered by meeting with one of our knowledgeable medical staff for an in-person consultation. Simply fill out the form, and one of our experienced team members will reach out to you promptly to schedule your consultation.
Request a consultationWhat Results Will I See From Rhinoplasty?
You will start to see your results when the swelling begins to go down after a few weeks. You will continue to see gradual changes over the next six months to a year as your reshaped nose heals and settles. You will see an improvement in the appearance of your nose, which will have a new balance and harmony with your other features.
Am I a Candidate for Rhinoplasty?
If you do not feel comfortable with the appearance of your nose, you may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty. People who have trouble breathing through their noses may also make good candidates. Ideal candidates should avoid smoking and have reasonable expectations about the procedure.
Take the Next Step
Would you like to learn more about rhinoplasty? Simply fill out the form on this page or call West Michigan Plastic Surgery at (269) 895-9767 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Scott Holley, a Board-Certified plastic surgeon. Proudly serving Kalamazoo and the greater Southwest Michigan area.
