Type
Rhinoplasty
Duration
4 hours
Dr. Daniel Barrett performs both open and closed rhinoplasty at his Beverly Hills surgical center. Closed rhinoplasty — performed entirely through the nostrils — suits minor modifications such as dorsal hump removal or small tip refinements with minimal swelling and no external scarring. Open rhinoplasty uses a small inter-columellar incision to allow direct cartilage access for more complex reshaping, reconstruction, and grafting. The procedure takes approximately four hours under general anesthesia, with most patients back to work within one week.
About this treatment
Rhinoplasty at Barrett Plastic Surgery is tailored to each patient's facial anatomy, aesthetic goals, and functional needs. Dr. Barrett evaluates both cosmetic appearance and nasal airflow at consultation, ensuring that improvements to the nose's form do not compromise breathing — and, where nasal obstruction is present, may actively improve it.
Closed rhinoplasty keeps all incisions hidden inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scarring. It is best suited to patients seeking moderate refinements: smoothing a dorsal hump, refining a bulbous or wide tip, or narrowing the nasal bridge. Swelling resolves more quickly with this approach, and recovery tends to be shorter.
Open rhinoplasty involves a small incision across the columella (the strip of tissue between the nostrils). This exposure gives Dr. Barrett direct visualisation of the nasal cartilages and allows precise cartilage grafting, structural repositioning, and reconstructive work that closed access cannot support. The resulting scar is typically imperceptible once healed.
Consultation required — no public pricing. Financing up to $50,000 available. Beverly Hills market range: $10,000–$20,000.