Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Surgical nose reshaping by specialist plastic surgeon Dr Andrew Tay, addressing nasal bridge, tip, and functional concerns including deviated septum — tailored for Asian nasal anatomy.

The Plastic Surgery Practice offers rhinoplasty and nasal surgery performed by Dr Andrew Tay, a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Singapore (Plastic Surgery) with specialist expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive nasal surgery. The clinic's rhinoplasty services are particularly well-suited to Asian patients — a population with distinct nasal anatomy characterised by a lower dorsal profile, broader alar base, and thicker skin that requires a different technical approach than rhinoplasty performed for Caucasian anatomy. Augmentation rhinoplasty raises the nasal bridge using a silicone implant or autologous cartilage graft (from the ear or rib), with material selection guided by patient anatomy, preference, and long-term durability. Tip rhinoplasty (tip-plasty) refines and projects the nasal tip without altering the bridge height — a popular stand-alone procedure for patients seeking subtle improvement. Septorhinoplasty corrects a deviated nasal septum that contributes to both cosmetic asymmetry and functional nasal obstruction, restoring both form and airflow in a single procedure. Revision rhinoplasty for patients with unsatisfactory results from previous surgery — including implant displacement, contour irregularities, or tip collapse — is within Dr Tay's reconstructive scope. Procedures are performed under general anaesthesia at an accredited partner hospital. Postoperative swelling is most visible in the first 2 weeks; nasal tip swelling can persist for 6–12 months as the final result gradually refines. Dr Tay's reconstructive training at Singapore General Hospital and craniomaxillofacial expertise from University Hospital Basel Switzerland inform a structurally rigorous approach to rhinoplasty that prioritises long-term outcome stability alongside aesthetic refinement.