Rhinoplasty: What is Reconstructive Rhinoplasty and how is it different from Aesthetic Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty commonly referred to as a “nose job” by patients is a surgical procedure done to improve the facial anatomy and proportions of your nose. However, not all rhinoplasties are done for aesthetic purposes. We see many patients who come to us requesting for nose surgery and not for an aesthetic purpose. Some of these reasons include:

Whilst, the reasons for doing a rhinoplasty can be different, the understanding of the anatomy of the nose and surgical principles are similar and these concepts can be applied.