Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
Rhinoplasty, often referred to as “nose surgery”, “nose job”, or “nose reshaping,” is the name of the procedure designed to improve deformities of the nose with plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques.
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) in Wisconsin
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What Are The Benefits to Having a Rhinoplasty Surgery?
Rhinoplasty, often referred to as “nose surgery”, “nose job”, or “nose reshaping,” is the name of the procedure designed to improve deformities of the nose with plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques. The operation consists of carefully removing any “excess” bone and/or cartilage while rearranging or reshaping the remainder.
Each year, more than half a million men and women who are interested in improving the appearance of their noses consult with facial plastic surgeons. Nothing has a bigger impact on how a person looks than the shape and size of the nose. Because the nose is the most central and defining characteristic of the face, even a minor alteration can greatly improve one’s overall appearance. Rhinoplasty makes it possible to improve the appearance of a nose that may undermine your self-confidence and self-esteem. By changing how your nose looks, cosmetic surgery can help improve how you feel about yourself.
Dr. Parfitt is Wisconsin’s top Rhinoplasty Surgeon, performing rhinoplasty in Wisconsin at his Madison surgery center on a weekly basis since 1996. Dr. Parfitt provides extensive consultation time with computer imaging of surgical results to build your confidence and understanding prior to surgery.
Is Rhinoplasty For Me?
As with any elective surgical procedure, realistic expectations and good health are prerequisites. Men and women, over the age of 15 can be candidates for a nose surgery procedure. Since there is no specific size and shape that is ideal in rhinoplasty (nose job), the goal is to improve the nose aesthetically, making it harmonize and balance better with the proportions of other facial features.
The most common reasons men or women seek rhinoplasty to improve their facial appearance are concerned with one or more of the following:
Ethnic background, skin type, and age are important factors to be taken into consideration when discussing rhinoplasty (nose job) options with Dr. Parfitt prior to surgery. The nose matures and reaches full growth usually around age fifteen or sixteen. Prior to this age, this surgery is rarely done. Exceptions are cases where breathing is significantly impaired.
Your Rhinoplasty Consultation
Your consultation with Dr. Parfitt will help you decide on the type of surgery that best addresses your concerns. He will determine if rhinoplasty is the best procedure to enhance the balance and overall appearance of your face. Many patients benefit by having chin augmentation at the same time as their rhinoplasty, creating a better balance of facial features.
If you are interested in rhinoplasty (nose job), your choice of a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon is extremely important. During your consultation, Dr. Parfitt will examine the structures of your nose, both internally and externally, to determine what you can realistically expect from rhinoplasty. He will also obtain a medical history, so he can consider any medical conditions that may heighten any risk. In our Middleton location, for all patients considering rhinoplasty or chin augmentation, he will use dynamic computer simulation images to show different surgical options to achieve potential results.
Dr. Parfitt will weigh other factors that could influence the results of surgery such as skin type, age, degree of deformity, ethnicity and your expectations of surgery. He will explain how the internal nasal structures, including cartilage and bone, can be sculpted to reshape the nose and may also specify how reshaping the chin could improve the overall results. Once you and Dr. Parfitt arrive at a mutual understanding and trust, he will tailor a treatment plan that is best suited to you.
At your consultation you will receive detailed information of the following:
The Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Procedure
The nose surgery will be performed at our Madison on-site surgical facility. Twilight anesthesia, also known as IV sedation, is used for rhinoplasty procedures. Incisions are made mostly just inside the nose, where they are invisible, and the skin of the nose is lifted from the bone and cartilage that support the overlying skin. In some cases, an incision is made in the area of skin between the two nostrils at the base of the nose. Varying amounts of cartilage and bone are removed and/or rearranged to provide a new shape for the support structures. For example, when the tip of the nose is too big, Dr. Parfitt can remove some of the cartilage in this area to reduce its size. The angle of the tip of the nose in relation to the upper lip can be altered as well to achieve a more youthful look or to correct a downward distortion of the tip.
Rhinoplasty Recovery
Immediately following surgery, a small plastic splint will be applied to your nose to protect it and to keep the structure stable for at least six to eight days. Some light absorbent packing is placed inside the nose during surgery; it is removed the same day, before you leave the recovery suite.
Choosing a Facial Plastic Surgeon
Whether you are having surgery for cosmetic or functional reasons, choosing a qualified and certified Facial Plastic Surgeon is of paramount importance. Dr. Parfitt is a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, which means he has extra years of surgical and reconstructive training. Dr. Parfitt has dedicated his entire private practice to cosmetic facial plastic surgery. Dr. Parfitt has over 20 years of experience and extensive knowledge of facial anatomy, specializing only in cosmetic procedures of the head and neck. When making your decision to have surgery, you can rest assured that Dr. Parfitt is highly qualified and a skilled expert to perform your chosen procedure.
FAQs About Rhinoplasty Service
Get answers to the most common questions about rhinoplasty (nose surgery), including treatment options, recovery time, and expected results.
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What is the difference between open vs. closed rhinoplasty, and which does Dr. Parfitt use most often?
Typically, rhinoplasty is considered at least 6 months after a nasal injury, once swelling resolves and tissues stabilize. Early intervention may be appropriate in certain fracture cases.
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Rhinoplasty can be performed using either an open or closed approach. In an open rhinoplasty, a small incision is made across the columella (the tissue between the nostrils), allowing the skin to be lifted and the underlying nasal structure fully visualized. A closed rhinoplasty, by contrast, involves incisions made only inside the nostrils, with no external incision.
Dr. Parfitt uses the open approach in most cases, as it provides superior access to the underlying cartilage and bone for more precise reshaping—particularly in complex or structural rhinoplasty cases. This approach supports long-term stability and refined aesthetic outcomes.
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Can rhinoplasty also improve breathing (functional + cosmetic in one procedure)?
Yes. Rhinoplasty can address both cosmetic concerns and functional breathing issues in the same procedure. Many patients seek correction of a deviated septum, valve collapse, or airway obstruction alongside cosmetic reshaping.
Dr. Parfitt is highly skilled in combining functional and aesthetic techniques, ensuring that the internal support structures are preserved or improved while creating a natural external appearance. This dual approach is particularly beneficial for patients who have had trauma, prior surgery, or congenital nasal asymmetry.
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Facial plastic surgery with Dr. Richard Parfitt can make it possible to correct many undesirable facial features that can often undermine one’s self-esteem and self-confidence. If you would like more information or are interested in a facial cosmetic procedure, schedule a consultation today with Dr. Parfitt at one of our Wisconsin office locations in Madison or Appleton by calling (888) 389-3223.
