Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)

Rhinoplasty at Praxisklinik Kaiserplatz in Frankfurt is performed by Prof. Dr. med. Dennis von Heimburg with a philosophy centred on using autologous (the patient's own) cartilage — taken from the ear or rib — rather than synthetic implants. This approach avoids the long-term risks associated with permanent foreign materials while allowing precise, stable augmentation or reconstruction of the nasal framework.

Two main techniques are offered. The closed (endonasal) approach places all incisions inside the nostrils, leaving no external scars, and is suitable for the majority of primary rhinoplasties involving reduction of a dorsal hump, refinement of the tip or adjustment of overall projection and width. The open (exonasal) technique involves a small additional incision across the columella — the narrow strip between the nostrils — giving the surgeon a fuller…

After surgery a protective cast is worn over the nose for eight to ten days, after which it can be removed for most social situations. Significant bruising and swelling settle over the first two to three weeks, but the nose continues to refine over many months; the final result is typically clear at around twelve months. Sports and any activity that risks impact to the nose are avoided for three to six weeks. Praxisklinik Kaiserplatz is located in central…