An experienced surgeon like Dr. Phillip Chang can modify and improve virtually every aspect of the nose. Rhinoplasty can reduce the overall size, improve the tip, remove a bump, widen or narrow the width, or even improve the angle between the nose and the upper lip. The revolutionary digital imaging software we include in our consultation will provide you with a method of predicting what you may potentially expect from nose refining surgery.

• Large noses can be made smaller
• Small noses can be made larger
• Button noses can be made more elegant
• Crooked noses can be made straight
• Nasal humps can be flattened

Generally, any or all of the above changes can be made during one operation, which, at our surgery center, and usually takes about two to three hours. Working from inside the nose, we carefully modify and reshape the nasal bones and cartilages. When an oversized nose is made smaller, the nostrils may also need to be reduced in size. Unbalanced, crooked, or curved noses can be straightened and made more symmetrical. After surgery, a small plastic splint is placed on the nose to maintain the new shape and to protect it. This splint usually remains on for five days. You'll be up and around a day or two after surgery, and any discomfort you might feel can easily be controlled by medication.

Bruising around the eyes sometimes occurs, but it is usually gone in about a week. Keeping your head elevated and applying a cold compress to your eyes will also help reduce any swelling and bruising. Most people return to work within a week after nasal surgery, using makeup if there is any residual bruising. There will be subtle swelling of the nose that subsides over time. Your complete and final result may not be realized for weeks or even months, but you will see improvement within one week. Results can be immediate and dramatic if the nose was very large or if a large bump was removed, but usually the changes are not dramatic. A slight bump or oversized tip can be improved without attracting a great deal of attention. Friends and family my say that they don't see a major difference, but that's okay. Your surgery should improve your appearance without drawing attention to itself. Remember, the idea is not to create a new nose, but rather to improve the one that you have. And, remember, unlike some procedures that offer only temporary improvements, surgery of the nose lasts forever. You'll look better and feel better for the rest of your life.

Dr. Phillip Chang and the Aesthetica Team are dedicated to providing the best quality and care for patients both during and after every procedure. We are here to answer any questions or concerns you may have and to ensure your procedure is a complete success.

The Lansdowne Medical Pavilion is located across the street from INOVA Loudoun Hospital at near Leesburg Va.