Changing the look of your nose transforms your appearance and helps you feel more confident. Whether you’re looking to adjust your nose’s size, shape, or contours, rhinoplasty can do the trick. Rhinoplasty isn’t a one-size-fits-all procedure, however, so choosing an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon is essential to getting the best possible results. A skilled surgeon will consider your features as a whole to help you achieve facial balance. Two of the most popular types of rhinoplasty are surgical rhinoplasty (often referred to as a nose job) and nonsurgical rhinoplasty with dermal ..read more

You may have considered getting a rhinoplasty for years before deciding to start looking for a plastic surgeon. Now that you’ve made the exciting decision to get a nose job, scheduling a consultation is the first step. Success in the OR begins when you meet with the surgeon who will perform the surgery, so it’s important to prepare thoroughly for your consultation. But how do you prepare for a rhinoplasty consultation? Great question. In this blog post, we’ll describe what you should know before meeting with the surgeon, how to find the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Denver, and what questions yo ..read more

Making the decision to get rhinoplasty can be both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. Many of the rhinoplasty patients at our Denver, CO, practice say they’re more concerned about the recovery than the actual surgery. The good news is that when a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty performs the procedure, the recovery is more comfortable and faster than expected. That’s especially true if patients use the tips listed below and understand that while the initial healing is generally fairly quick, it takes about a year for the nose to recover completely. Use ice or cold compress ..read more

How long is the recovery after rhinoplasty? That’s one of the primary questions patients have when they come in for a rhinoplasty consultation at our Denver, CO, practice. For many patients, the question means how long will they be off work? But the rhinoplasty recovery timeline has multiple stages, and it’s important to know what to expect before undergoing the procedure. Nose Job Recovery Week-by-Week Rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure, meaning you’ll return home on the day of surgery. You’ll need someone to drive you home and stay with you the first night. After waking up in the recover ..read more

If you’re insecure about the way your nose looks, you’re not alone. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, rhinoplasty was the top-ranked surgical procedure of 2020, with Zoom meetings and selfies highlighting every perceived imperfection. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty at my Denver practice, I’ve also seen an uptick in patients considering nose jobs. Even as surgical rhinoplasty remains popular, though, “liquid rhinoplasty” using injectable fillers such as Restylane® is becoming a trendy nonsurgical alternative. One study publish ..read more

Teenagers who are self-conscious about either the size or shape of their noses sometimes consider getting rhinoplasty. That’s true, especially if schoolmates tease them or they’re the subject of degrading comments on social media. As a rhinoplasty (nose job) specialist in the Denver, CO, area, I consult often with teens who are thinking about a nose job. Even though it might be the correct path for many of these patients, the decision is rarely straightforward and shouldn’t be made without thinking seriously about the pros and cons. In this blog post, I’ll explore these issues and discuss why ..read more

Why Are More Men Getting Nose Jobs? If you thought facial plastic surgery was something that only women were doing these days, think again. Statistics show that more men are getting nose jobs, or rhinoplasties as they’re also called. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were nearly 50,000 nose jobs performed in 2019, making it the top male cosmetic surgical procedure. While everyone has their reasons for wanting a nose job, there are some common ones out there.  The Selfie Culture Has Men Taking a Closer Look at Themselves If you’re considering rhinoplasty for men ..read more

How a Nose Job Could be the Answer if You Have a Breathing Problem When you think about people getting a nose job, you probably assume that they’re getting one to change their appearance. While many people get corrective nose surgery in Denver for cosmetic reasons, many others do it to correct a breathing problem. A functional rhinoplasty is one that aims to help a patient breathe better. Let’s take a look at why you may want to visit a nose job surgeon in Colorado if you’re having breathing issues. Why do people get functional rhinoplasties? Some people may look into getting a nose job if the ..read more

If you’re thinking about getting a rhinoplasty, aka nose job, you may think that there’s only one way for a plastic surgeon to do your procedure.  Not true! When it comes to a rhinoplasty, there are two different types, closed and open. There are reasons why one is used over the other in certain situations. If you’re considering getting a nose job, it’s important to know about these differences so you can start thinking about which one best suits your needs and goals. Having some general knowledge before you sit down with your plastic surgeon can help to save time. Let’s take a look. What ..read more

Issues You Should Bring Up With Your Plastic Surgeon Before Your Rhinoplasty There are several important issues you should talk about with your plastic surgeon if you’re thinking about a rhinoplasty. You want to make sure you know everything there is to know. The more educated you feel, the more comfortable you will be with the procedure.  Here are a few issues you should bring up before the day of your surgery. Expectations and What’s Realistic If you’ve always dreamed about getting a rhinoplasty, chances are you have pretty high expectations. But, your expectations and what’s realistic ..read more