Rhinoplasty, nose reshaping or “nose job”, is a surgical procedure where changes are made to the external portions of the nose to improve its function or appearance.  Given the important functional and aesthetic roles of the nose, Dr. Park believes it is of the utmost importance for patients to choose a surgeon who has a keen understanding of nasal anatomy and rhinoplasty techniques.  As a physician with extensive training in both Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (ENT), Dr. Park employs a wide range of state-of-the-art techniques to craft a unique nose that fits each patient’s personalized needs.

For patients who have previously undergone nasal surgery, a revision rhinoplasty may be performed to further adjust the nose or resolve complications from the initial surgery.  Revision rhinoplasty is much more difficult, complex and less predictable compared to a primary rhinoplasty (having a nose job for the first time).

Dr. Park often sees patients who experience breathing difficulties after having rhinoplasty surgery by another surgeon. This may occur when the functional component of the nose is not carefully considered during the initial rhinoplasty procedure.

Good candidates for rhinoplasty are healthy people who wish to change the appearance of their nose and/or improve their breathing.  General anesthesia is common for rhinoplasty surgery.  Recovery depends on each patient and what type of nasal surgery is performed. Much of swelling and bruising may be visible the first week but usually reduce significantly in the first few months; however, it may take up to 12 months for all of the swelling to subside. Patients can usually return to normal physical activity after 1-2 weeks following surgery.

The septum is the cartilaginous wall that divides the nasal cavity into a right side and a left side.  If it deviates from the midline, the septum can cause nasal obstruction or breathing problems and in severe cases, a crooked-looking appearance of the nose. Septoplasty is a surgical procedure in which the septum is straightened.  Often times, a septoplasty needs to be combined with a rhinoplasty to address both internal and external anatomical structures of the nose to improve breathing and/or the appearance.

General anesthesia is common for a septoplasty procedure. Dr. Park has a wide range of state-of-the-art techniques that she uses to fit each patient’s personalized needs. Recovery depends on each patient and what type of nasal surgery is performed. Internal swelling usually subsides over the course of a few months. Patients can return to normal physical activity within 1-2 weeks following surgery.