Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)

Rhinoplasty at Dr Karen Sng's practice addresses cosmetic and functional concerns of the nose, including a flat or low nasal bridge, broad or bulbous tip, nasal asymmetry, or post-traumatic deformity. As a plastic surgeon with reconstructive training, Dr Sng is experienced in both primary rhinoplasty and complex revision cases.

For Asian patients — for whom augmentation rhinoplasty with implant or cartilage graft is frequently sought — Dr Sng evaluates the goals of increasing bridge height, refining the nasal tip, or adjusting nostril width within the framework of overall facial proportions. She uses either silicone implants or autologous cartilage (typically harvested from the ear or septum) depending on the patient's anatomy and preference.

Open or closed rhinoplasty techniques are selected based on the degree of change required. Open rhinoplasty allows greater precision for significant structural changes, while closed rhinoplasty leaves no visible external scarring. Recovery involves splinting for approximately one week, with most swelling subsiding over several months as the final result becomes apparent.