Rhinoplasty for adults and teenagers

As a craniofacial, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Khansa is an expert in rhinoplasty, with years of experience serving patients

How does rhinoplasty work?

Dr. Khansa will meet you and examine you to determine what your desires are

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• Are the nasal bones straight?

• Is the width of the nasal bones appropriate?

• Is the shape of the nasal tip pleasant?

• Is the width of the alae appropriate?

Front view

Side view

• Is the contour of the bones and cartilages pleasant? Is there a dorsal hump?

• Does the nasal tip droop?

• Is the projection of the tip appropriate?

• Is there a supratip break?

Base view

• Is the shape of the nasal tip pleasant?

• Is the width of the alar base appropriate?

Intranasal view

• Is the septum deviated?

• Are the turbinates enlarged?

Did you know?

A deviated septum and enlarged turbinates can cause difficulty breathing and migraine headaches

Dr. Khansa will make a customized surgery plan for you, and will perform an expert rhinoplasty

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Open or closed rhinoplasty?

"Closed" rhinoplasty means all the incisions are inside the nose

"Open" rhinoplasty means there is an additional skin incision at the columella

Cartilage, bone or both?

In most cases, to achieve the best result, Dr. Khansa will recommend addressing both the cartilage and the bone of your nose

Septoplasty and turbinate reduction?

If your deviated septum and enlarged turbinates are causing breathing difficulties or migraine headaches, Dr. Khansa will perform a septoplasty and turbinate reduction