Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)

Open and closed rhinoplasty to reshape the nose by addressing dorsal humps, bulbous or broad nasal tips, asymmetry, crooked bridges, and deviated septa. Dr. Charafeddine specialises in primary, ethnic, teen, revision, and non-surgical rhinoplasty. Open rhinoplasty uses a small external incision across the columella for maximum visibility; closed rhinoplasty uses internal incisions only. Both techniques can address functional and cosmetic concerns simultaneously.

Rhinoplasty at Eden Plastic Surgery Institute encompasses a comprehensive range of nasal surgery programmes offered by Dr. Ali Charafeddine, whose fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic specifically emphasised advanced facial aesthetics including complex nasal surgery. Dr. Charafeddine performs both open rhinoplasty (external approach with a small columellar incision connecting to internal rim incisions, which provides direct binocular visibility of the nasal framework) and closed rhinoplasty (entirely internal incisions, no external scar), selecting the approach based on the complexity of changes required and patient anatomy. Common presenting concerns addressed in primary rhinoplasty include dorsal hump reduction (the visible bridge bump formed by bony and cartilaginous excess), nasal tip refinement for bulbous, drooping, upturned, or wide tips using cartilage reshaping and suture techniques, nasal base reduction for wide or flared nostrils, and overall profile correction to achieve nasal harmony with other facial proportions. Ethnic rhinoplasty at Eden recognises that patients of African, Latino, Middle Eastern, and Asian descent have distinct nasal anatomy — typically characterised by thicker skin, broader tips, and weaker cartilage frameworks — requiring techniques such as cartilage grafting to build structural support rather than reduction alone. Teen rhinoplasty is performed only once nasal development is complete (typically around age fifteen to sixteen for girls and sixteen to seventeen for boys), and the consultation process ensures appropriate expectations and psychological readiness. Revision rhinoplasty addresses prior nasal surgery complications or unsatisfactory results, often requiring cartilage grafting from the ear or rib for structural reconstruction. Non-surgical rhinoplasty uses filler injections to temporarily correct dorsal humps, asymmetries, and tip drooping without surgery. Functional concerns such as a deviated septum affecting breathing are addressed concurrently with cosmetic correction where possible.