Rhinoplasty — Nose Surgery

Rhinoplasty at Michael Horn Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago is performed by Dr. Michael A. Horn, a board-certified plastic surgeon with over two decades of surgical experience. Nose surgery — whether for aesthetic refinement, correction of a previous procedure, or combined cosmetic and functional goals — requires a nuanced understanding of nasal anatomy, skin thickness, cartilage behavior, and proportional harmony with the rest of the face.

Dr. Horn uses both open and closed rhinoplasty approaches based on the complexity and goals of each case. The closed technique keeps all incisions inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scarring and typically shortening the recovery timeline. The open technique adds a small incision across the columella, the narrow strip of tissue between the nostrils, allowing superior access for cases requiring significant modification of the nasal tip,…

Primary rhinoplasty at the practice covers a comprehensive range of changes: smoothing a dorsal hump, refining a bulbous or drooping tip, narrowing wide nostrils, correcting a crooked or asymmetric nose, or achieving general size reduction. Where functional concerns coexist — particularly a deviated nasal septum that impairs breathing — septoplasty can be performed concurrently.