The nose is the central feature of the face, and can affect it's whole balance. A nose that is too large, too small or crooked can make the other features look out of proportion or out of position.

Many of us are dissatisfied with the size or shape of our nose. Whether you are unhappy with the length or shape, or size of the nostrils, has an unsightly bump or bulbous tip, there is a solution. Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) is possibly the most well-known and most frequently performed Cosmetic Surgery procedure.

The reshaping of the nose can improve the appearance of the whole face.

Am I a good candidate for rhinoplasty?

Some of the indications that you may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty are:

· your nose appears too large for your face

· there is a bump on the nasal bridge when viewed in profile

· your nose seems too wide when viewed from the front

· the nasal tip droops or plunges

· the tip is thickened or enlarged

· your nostrils are excessively flared

· your nose is off-center or crooked

· previous injury has made your nose asymmetrical

The procedure for nose reshaping surgery

The size, shape and length of the nose can all be altered through a nose rehaping (rhinoplasty) operation. The scars are usually all internal and therefore not visible. If the nostrils are to be reduced, there will be minimal scarring which is well hidden in the nostril crease.

The bone structure of the nose can be related to that of a frame tent - if we wish to reduce the height of the "ridge", then the sides must be also reduced and brought together to create a new ridge - this will not affect the skin surface which will shrink back on the new frame very well.

The lower part of the nose is made up of cartilage and if your nose tip needs to be reduced, a part of this cartilage will be removed. This is carried out at the same time as any corrective bone work and is usually without visible scarring. If your nose is deviated or bent you may be offered a septo-rhinoplasty to straighten the nose. An augmentation rhinoplasty is performed to build up the nose in the case of a flattened bridge or a weak nose tip.

The operation will be carried out under sedation and take approximately 2 hours. At consultation in Royal Aesthetic Clinic your Cosmetic Surgeon will examine your nose and advise you on the most appropriate procedure for you.