Rhinoplasty
in Toronto
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job, is a surgical facial procedure that improves the appearance of your nose, including the shape, length, tip, and nostrils. It can also treat breathing concerns caused by a deviated septum. The nose is the centre of the face and represents a facial feature that many patients seek to enhance, reshape, or correct. It plays an extremely important role in facial proportion and has great ethnic variability. An excellent rhinoplasty is designed to ensure that proportions are optimized and that your nose still complements your other facial features.
At FORM, we view rhinoplasty surgery as an intersection of art and science in facial plastic surgery. Whether you are seeking to refine your nasal tip, straighten the nose bridge, or correct a deviated septum, our double-board-certified plastic surgeons utilize advanced surgical techniques to deliver a result that looks authentic to you.
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Treatment Type: Surgical rhinoplasty (open or closed).
Downtime: 1 week for the external splint; 2 weeks for major swelling.
Results: Improved facial appearance and breathing; permanent results.
Duration: 2 to 4 hours depending on the surgical approach.
Best For: Correcting nose size, bulbous tip, breathing problems, or a birth defect.
Rhinoplasty is a nasal surgery performed to alter the nose’s shape, size, and function. In essence, the nose is the “thumbprint” of the face, defining the harmony and character of all your features. By reshaping the bone and cartilage, your facial plastic surgeon can address a large nose, a prominent hump, or a drooping tip. At FORM, we offer both cosmetic rhinoplasty to enhance your overall appearance and functional rhinoplasty to clear blocked nasal passages caused by a deviated septum or trauma.
We'll provide a detailed quote during your consultation.
4–6 weeks
1 treatment
During your initial consultation, your surgeon will review your medical history and use before-and-after photos to establish realistic expectations. Bringing photos of other people with nasal features you like can be a helpful way to start a discussion during your consultation. Your surgeon will help align your vision with a realistic expected outcome that you can feel excited about. This procedure is most commonly performed under general anesthesia as a day surgery.
On the day of surgery, you will be placed under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation in our high-end Toronto clinic. There are two primary surgical options:
Open Rhinoplasty
Involves a small incision across the columella, providing the best rhinoplasty surgeon with maximum visibility for complex structural work.
Closed Rhinoplasty
All incisions are made inside the nasal passages, ideal for patients requiring minor refinements to the nose bridge or tip with no external scarring.
Rhinoplasty depends on your unique anatomy. We specialize in:
The benefits of rhinoplasty are measured in both aesthetics and quality of life. By bringing the nose into proportion with other facial features, the focus shifts back to your eyes and smile. Furthermore, the cosmetic portion of the surgery often goes hand-in-hand with a significant reduction in breathing problems, improving sleep and physical performance.
Beyond Dermal Fillers
While dermal fillers can offer a temporary “liquid nose job,” only surgical rhinoplasty can reduce the size of the nose or provide a permanent correction to the underlying bone. It is a lifelong investment in your facial appearance.
Rhinoplasty in Toronto could be right for you if you have had concerns about your nose shape, size, or symmetry. Rhinoplasty is indicated in cases when your nose is overly large, wide, deviated to one side, or droops during speech or smiling. Surgical goals related to these concerns may represent big changes, but rhinoplasty can also be indicated to improve smaller, more specific features of the nose, such as wide nostrils, a dorsal hump, or an undefined tip.
Recovery depends on the extent of the rhinoplasty and any accompanying procedures. Light activities may commence the day after surgery, and within 1–2 weeks, you can return to your normal activities. The appearance of your nose will gradually improve over 4–6 weeks after surgery. The final nasal shape will settle after 6–12 months. Skin care and sun protection are necessary during the recovery period, and sports or major physical activity may need to be limited for 4–6 weeks.
You will see the new contours of your nose once the splint is removed at one week. While the overall appearance is visible at one month, the final results of the nasal tip can take up to a year as the skin shrinks to fit the new framework. The results of cosmetic nose surgery are permanent. Your new profile is designed to age naturally with your facial plastic structure.
Rhinoplasty is widely considered the most difficult cosmetic surgery to master. We excel because our surgeons are not just plastic surgeons; they are artists of facial features.
By choosing FORM, you are opting for advanced surgical techniques, a state-of-the-art Toronto rhinoplasty clinic, and a recovery process backed by scientific evidence. We provide a level of meticulous care that other surgeons simply cannot replicate. Interested in learning more about nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) in Toronto? Contact our office for a consultation today.
While there is internal swelling and sometimes packing, most patients begin to feel improved breathing after the first week.
No. For your safety and comfort, most rhinoplasty procedures are performed under general anesthesia or deep intravenous sedation.
The results of nose reshaping surgery in Toronto are permanent, although it is possible for the soft tissue and cartilage of the nose to change over time.
The most common risk of a Toronto rhinoplasty surgery is receiving a result that is different from what you expected. This is exceedingly rare with FORM Face + Body’s comprehensive consultation and consistent, superior surgical results. The other risks of rhinoplasty are predominantly cosmetic, such as persistent asymmetry or deviation. Very rare risks can include changes to smell or breathing.
The most important part of a rhinoplasty is the consultation. Your surgeon will work hard to translate your vision into a surgical plan with realistic expectations. Consultations will be as long as needed to properly plan your procedure and will sometimes take place over more than one visit. Your surgeon will use standard photography as well as 3D imaging to demonstrate realistic surgical outcomes.
