Enhance your facial harmony with nose reshaping surgery performed by Dr. Brent Howley in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Your nose plays a central role in facial harmony and balance. Rhinoplasty, commonly called a "nose job," is a highly customized surgical procedure designed to reshape the nose and enhance both structure and form. Whether you're concerned about a prominent bump, a wide tip, or asymmetry, rhinoplasty can help you achieve a nose that complements your unique facial features.
Rhinoplasty is a versatile procedure that can address many aesthetic and functional concerns:
During your consultation, Dr. Howley will carefully evaluate your nasal anatomy, skin thickness, and facial proportions. He'll discuss your goals and concerns, and may use imaging to help you visualize potential results. This collaborative approach ensures your expectations align with what can be achieved surgically.
For more complex cases, a small incision is made across the columella (the strip of tissue between the nostrils). This provides excellent visibility for precise reshaping.
All incisions are made inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scars. This technique is ideal for patients requiring less extensive modification.
A splint is worn on the nose for about a week. Most swelling and bruising resolve within 2-3 weeks, allowing you to return to social activities. While your nose will look great within a few months, subtle refinement continues for up to a year as swelling fully subsides and tissues settle.
Dr. Howley's approach to rhinoplasty focuses on creating results that look natural and harmonious with your other facial features. The goal is a nose that fits your face beautifully—not one that looks "done" or artificial.
Rhinoplasty can be performed once the nose has finished growing, typically around age 15-16 for girls and 16-17 for boys. There is no upper age limit as long as you're in good health.
If breathing issues are caused by structural problems like a deviated septum, rhinoplasty can improve function along with appearance. Dr. Howley can address both cosmetic and functional concerns in a single procedure.
While you'll see improvement immediately after splint removal, swelling takes time to fully resolve. Most swelling subsides within a few months, but subtle refinement continues for up to a year, especially in the nasal tip.
With closed rhinoplasty, all incisions are inside the nose. With open rhinoplasty, there's a small incision on the columella that typically heals to be nearly invisible within a few months.
Schedule a consultation to discuss rhinoplasty with Dr. Howley.