Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Is your nose bent out of shape — or maybe it never quite fit your face? Rhinoplasty can enhance your appearance, boost your confidence, and even improve your breathing.
When to Consider Nose Surgery
Is your nose bent out of shape? (Or maybe it never quite fit your face?)
People who consider having nasal cosmetic surgery are motivated by a variety of very personal reasons. After all, your nose is your most prominent facial feature! Surgical nose reshaping — also known as rhinoplasty or a "nose job" — can enhance your appearance, boost your self-confidence, and even improve your health.
Through cosmetic rhinoplasty, Dr. Robinson can reshape your nose so it's in proportion with your other facial features to create a more attractive profile. Using the most up-to-date surgical techniques, Dr. Robinson can reduce or increase the size of your nose, alter the shape of its tip or bridge, narrow or widen your nostril span, or adjust the angle between your nose and upper lip.
Patients from all over Southern California choose Dr. Robinson to perform their reconstructive rhinoplasty — whether it's to improve breathing capacity or correct an abnormal appearance caused by a birth defect, trauma, accident, or disease. Cosmetic and corrective nasal procedures are among the most common treatments performed at Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery in Aliso Viejo.
Dr. Ernest B. Robinson is a Board Certified Specialist in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with more than 20 years of experience serving patients from Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Hills and Santa Ana in Orange County and across Southern California.
Communicating Your Goals for This Procedure
During a consultation appointment, you and Dr. Robinson will discuss in detail your motivation for considering rhinoplasty and your desired surgical outcome — whether cosmetic, reconstructive, or both. After taking your complete medical history and examining the structure of your nose, Dr. Robinson will discuss realistic expectations and describe the specific techniques he recommends to achieve your surgical goals.
He also may suggest other elective procedures that can further enhance your facial features, such as a chin augmentation or cheek lift, to create greater overall facial harmony.
Many patients combine rhinoplasty with Chin Implant surgery to improve the overall balance and proportion of the face — a combined approach that often delivers the most natural, harmonious outcome.
✨ Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
Reshapes and refines the nose for improved proportions and facial harmony — addressing concerns like a prominent bump, wide nostrils, an overly broad bridge, or an undefined tip.
🩺 Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
Corrects functional or structural issues caused by a birth defect, trauma, accident, or disease — restoring both natural appearance and proper breathing function.
- Detailed medical history review and nasal structure examination
- Discussion of realistic expectations and surgical limitations
- Specific surgical technique recommendations for your goals
- Exploration of complementary procedures for full facial balance
Surgical Techniques to Achieve Your Desired Outcome
Rhinoplasty procedures typically take about two hours and are performed at Pacific Hills Surgery Center using local or general anesthesia. All primary incisions are made inside the nostrils and are not visible after surgery.
Anesthesia & Duration
Performed at Pacific Hills Surgery Center under local or general anesthesia. The procedure typically takes approximately two hours, depending on the complexity of your individual goals.
Internal Incisions
Dr. Robinson makes incisions inside your nostrils to access your nasal bones, cartilage and soft tissue — these interior incisions are completely hidden and will not be visible after surgery.
Delicate Reshaping
The nasal bones, cartilage and soft tissue are carefully reshaped to improve the external contour of your nose or repair its function, according to your pre-discussed surgical plan.
Nostril Reshaping (if applicable)
If your procedure involves reshaping the nostrils, tiny incisions are made at the outer base of your nose. When properly cared for and protected from sun exposure, these fade completely over time.
Closure & Splinting
Nasal tissue is repositioned and incisions closed with stitches. A small custom-made splint is placed on your nose for approximately one week to protect the new structure and keep it properly positioned.
Recuperating After Your Nose Surgery
When your nasal surgery is complete, Dr. Robinson will place a small, custom-made splint on your nose that you'll wear for about a week to protect the new structure and keep it properly positioned. Some patients also go home with nasal packing, which will be removed at a follow-up appointment within 24–48 hours.
It's normal for your face to feel puffy after surgery, especially within the first 24 hours. You may also experience slight bruising or swelling around your eyes, tenderness around your nose, mild headaches, or minimal bleeding. This initial discomfort is easily controlled with mild pain medication.
Dr. Robinson will advise you about post-procedure care and let you know when it's safe to resume normal activities — usually after four or five days of healing. Moderate exercise may be cleared about a week after surgery, but strenuous physical activity should be avoided for several weeks.
Expected Results from This Procedure
The majority of swelling and bruising from rhinoplasty will progressively subside within a week or two, and you can expect to see noticeable results in as few as three months. Because it takes time for tissue to heal completely, it can take up to a year before you see the final outcome of your nose surgery.
Interior incisions are not visible after surgery. Any tiny outer incisions, when properly cared for and protected from the sun, will fade completely over time. The result is a natural, proportionate nose that harmonizes beautifully with your other facial features.
- A more proportionate nose in harmony with your facial features
- Refined tip, bridge, or overall nasal size as planned
- All interior incisions completely hidden — not visible after surgery
- Outer incisions (if any) fade completely with proper sun protection
- Noticeable improvement visible within 1–3 months
- Improved breathing function (for reconstructive cases)
Before & After Results
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