Rhinoplasty in the Washington DC Area: Reston, VA and Chevy Chase, MD
Performed by Dr. Shervin Naderi, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon focused on the nose.
20+ Years with Strong Surgical Focus on Rhinoplasty
Thousands of Primary & Revision Rhinoplasties
Complex Cases Referred by ENTs & Plastic Surgeons
Board Certified & Recognized
Dr. Shervin Naderi, named to Newsweek America’s Best Plastic Surgeons
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Rhinoplasty Before and After Photos by Dr. Naderi
A natural-looking noseShe wanted a cute, natural-looking nose that fits her features. Dr. Naderi lowered the bridge, narrowed the nasal bones, and refined, lifted and supported the tip.See all views of this patient →
Breathing and appearanceA severe septal deformity almost completely blocked her nose and twisted it. Dr. Naderi rebuilt the inside of the nose and refined its shape on the outside.See all views of this patient →
Dorsal hump in a male patientHe was mostly bothered by his dorsal hump. Dr. Naderi reduced the hump and added rotation and projection to the tip, for a natural, masculine nose.See all views of this patient →
Profile and dorsal humpOne year after surgery. Dr. Naderi brought down her dorsal hump, reshaped wide nasal bones and refined the tip with more projection, rotation and support.See all views of this patient →
Masculine and naturalOne year after surgery. With a dorsal hump reduction and tip work, his nose is symmetric, smooth and natural, yet still masculine.See all views of this patient →
Droopy tipShe was mainly bothered by the droopiness of her tip. Even with a dramatic change, the result looks harmonious and natural.See all views of this patient →
Thick skin and a refined tipOne month after surgery. Dr. Naderi reshaped her nose using her own septal cartilage, with no rib and no ear cartilage. Structural and preservation techniques gave her a more defined, more refined tip.See all views of this patient →
A more youthful, refreshed lookPrimary rhinoplasty. Her overall appearance has become more youthful and refreshed.See all views of this patient →
A shorter nose with a refined tipDr. Naderi shortened her nose with extensive tip work and narrowed her nasal bones. Even with a dramatic change, the nose stays in harmony with the rest of her face.See all views of this patient →
‹1 / 2›Crooked nose with a humpFive months after surgery. Dr. Naderi straightened a very deviated nose, removed the hump and refined the tip for a natural result.See all views of this patient →
‹1 / 2›Male rhinoplastyThis young man had an S-shaped deviated septum that made his nose look twisted, a large hump and weak nostril support. Dr. Naderi reduced the hump and added rotation and projection to the tip. The result is a natural, masculine nose.See all views of this patient →
‹1 / 2›A smaller noseShe had wanted to change her nose for years. Dr. Naderi created a smaller nose in balance with the rest of her features.See all views of this patient →
Deviated septum and tipShe wanted a more feminine nose. Dr. Naderi lowered the bridge, shortened the nose, lifted the tip and straightened a very deviated septum, leaving most of the tip cartilage intact.See all views of this patient →
‹1 / 4›Bridge, tip and nostrilsDr. Naderi reshaped the bridge, lifted the tip and added projection, then reduced the nostrils in a natural way.See all views of this patient →
‹1 / 2›Rhinoplasty and under-eye fillerRhinoplasty, combined with tear trough filler injections under the eyes.See all views of this patient →
‹1 / 2›Subtle refinementSmall changes produced a natural nose that fits her face.See all views of this patient →Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
Your Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Why Choose Dr. Naderi for Rhinoplasty in the Washington DC Area?
Many of Dr. Naderi’s patients come to him for revision of a rhinoplasty done elsewhere, and he performs a high volume of ethnic rhinoplasty. Patients travel to him from across the United States and from abroad.
- 100,000+Procedures performed
- 4 yearsNewsweek America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for Rhinoplasty, 2023 to 2026
- A Destination for Revision RhinoplastyMany patients come to Dr. Naderi to correct a rhinoplasty done elsewhere. Plastic surgeons and ENT physicians in the Washington DC area refer their most difficult noses to him, and colleagues know him as “The Nose Man.”
- High Volume of Ethnic RhinoplastyDr. Naderi performs a high volume of ethnic rhinoplasty for patients of many backgrounds. He refines the nose while keeping it natural and true to your face and heritage.
- Textbook Author on Revision RhinoplastyCo-author of the rhinoplasty chapters in two surgical textbooks: Revision Rhinoplasty (Becker and Park) and Head and Neck Surgery: Otolaryngology (Bailey, Johnson and Newlands).
- Trained by a Past President of the AAFPRSFellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery under Dr. Stephen W. Perkins, a world-renowned surgeon and past president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Board Examiner and Teacher of SurgeonsHas served as an Oral Board Examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and as Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. Surgeons around the world use his online surgical videos for training.
- Double Board Certified, FACSCertified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
What patients can expect
- Dr. Naderi does the computer imaging himself, so what you see on the screen is surgically realistic.
- He advises against surgery when it is not in your best interest.
- He does not routinely pack the nose after surgery.
- He performs open, closed and preservation rhinoplasty, uses advanced grafting techniques, and shapes bone precisely with ultrasonic rhinoplasty and power rasping devices, choosing the right tools for each nose.
“It’s important to me that as the surgeon, I perform all of the imaging rather than a photographer, making sure what I show on the computer screen is surgically plausible.”Dr. Shervin Naderi
Dr. Naderi’s Rhinoplasty Expertise
RealSelf is where patients research cosmetic surgery and compare surgeons. Its video library features Dr. Naderi teaching patients about rhinoplasty, and his RealSelf patients rate him 4.9 out of 5 stars across more than 350 reviews. He is a RealSelf Top Contributor.
Dr. Naderi’s rhinoplasty videos featured on RealSelf:
- Do Nose Jobs Require Plastic Implants?
- Computer Imaging Previews Nose Job Results
- Am I an Ideal Candidate for Rhinoplasty?
Dr. Naderi on Rhinoplasty in the Media
“When Your Surgeon Says No”Video interview with Dr. Shervin Naderi, August 2026“Thin vs Thick Skin in Rhinoplasty”Video interview with Dr. Shervin Naderi, July 2026“Can a Nose Job Really Fix ‘Webbing’?”Dr. Shervin Naderi quoted as a rhinoplasty expert, 2013“Choosing Open Rhinoplasty Versus Closed Rhinoplasty”Article written by Dr. Shervin Naderi, November 2009“Comparing Ethnic to Caucasian Rhinoplasty”Article written by Dr. Shervin Naderi, August 2009“Benefits of Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)”Article written by Dr. Shervin Naderi, March 2009Rhinoplasty Patient Reviews
4.9 on Google from 1,100+ reviews
“My only regret is not getting it done sooner!”
“I am eternally grateful to Dr. Naderi and his absolutely amazing staff for the top-notch care that I received before, after and during my rhinoplasty. … It is now two months since my rhinoplasty and I am absolutely in love with my new nose. My results are so cute and natural looking, and I am so glad I trusted Dr. Naderi’s expertise. He 100% changed my life and I could never thank him enough for the confidence he has given me. My only regret is not getting it done sooner!”
★★★★★E.F.Google review
“I have such a very long list of praises to sing.”
“I have such a very long list of praises to sing about my experience at the Naderi Center and, specifically, with Dr. Naderi himself that I almost don’t even know where to start with my review! … As there were no results throughout the globe (literally) that compared to the beautiful and natural results that I saw on Dr. Naderi’s website/Instagram, I reached out from Germany and easily scheduled an initial Skype consultation, where Dr. Naderi’s wisdom, in addition to his evident skill, immediately assured me that this was the surgeon for me.”
★★★★★B.B.RealSelf review
“Dr. Naderi has a great talent for making everything look natural and balanced.”
“Thank you to Dr. Naderi and his team! I’m three months post op and I absolutely love my new nose. I was nervous at first and didn’t know how I would feel after getting the surgery and how hard the recovery would be. I found it’s not too bad at all and I was given the best pre and post op care. I was nervous my new nose would look too unnatural but Dr. Naderi has a great talent for making everything look natural and balanced. Very thorough, very thoughtful, and very professional! I feel so confident. Highly recommend”
★★★★★K.A.Google review
“Best decision I ever made going with Dr. Naderi.”
“I had an incredible experience getting a preservation rhinoplasty (septoplasty) with Dr. Naderi. It is one month post-operation and I am so happy with the results. He did perfect work and gave me exactly what I had in mind. It looks completely natural! Swelling is very minimal due to keeping it wrapped consistently. Imaging and the surgery results one month out look the same, and I personally feel that it looks even better than the imaging. I am so happy I chose him as my surgeon. I would recommend him to friends and family. Thank you! Best decision I ever made going with Dr. Naderi.”
★★★★★S.M.RealSelf review
“This has truly been a life changing experience!”
“Its only been 6-weeks since my surgery and I love my new look already! I have to retrain myself not to hide from my right side profile like I used to. I can now wear my hair back and show my elegant nose at all angles. I now feel good about myself when walking by that department store mirror and catching a glimpse of the profile I tried so hard to contour with makeup and using my hair to shield its sharpness. This has truly been a life changing experience! Thank you Dr Naderi and staff!”
★★★★★L.V.Yelp review
“The functional results have been huge for me.”
“The functional results have been huge for me. My breathing opened up immediately, but what really surprised me was how much my sense of smell improved, and with it, my sense of taste. Food just tastes so much better now. The first time I really noticed it, I had to stop for a second because I hadn’t realized how much I’d been missing.
I also noticed that Dr. Naderi takes real pride in his work. You can see it when the cast comes off. He is genuinely invested in how it turned out, and he treats the result like something he personally stands behind.”
★★★★★J.Google review
“I love my new nose so much!”
“I love my new nose so much! Thank you so much Dr. Naderi and his team. I can also finally breath through both noses when I lay down to sleep! Also, two people have asked me for my surgeons information because they love my results (I’m only 3.5 week post op). If you’re contemplating on getting a septorhinoplasty/rhinoplasty then just DO IT.”
★★★★★K.J.Google review
“I live in NYC and the trip was so worth it.”
“Dr. Naderi was amazing! He made me feel very comfortable because he is so confident and knowledgeable. I live in NYC and the trip was so worth it. I will definitely be back!”
★★★★★T.M.Google review
“My daughter and I both had rhinoplasties at the Naderi Center.”
“I can’t say enough about Dr. Naderi and his entire staff! My daughter and I both had rhinoplasties at the Naderi Center and have recommended friends that had procedures completed and are happy as well.”
★★★★★L.H.Google review
Reviews posted by rhinoplasty patients on Google, Yelp and RealSelf. Some reviews are shortened. Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
Five days after surgery. Watch a patient of Dr. Naderi five days after a preservation and structural hybrid rhinoplasty, with very little swelling and only mild bruising.
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty at The Naderi Center is performed by Dr. Shervin Naderi, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of strong surgical focus on rhinoplasty. Patients come to our Reston and Chevy Chase offices from Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland and across the country, including complex cases referred by other plastic surgeons and ENT physicians.
Dr. Naderi performs closed, open, preservation, ultrasonic, ethnic and revision rhinoplasty. He chooses the approach for each nose based on the patient’s anatomy, skin thickness, breathing and goals. The aim is a natural, balanced nose that fits the face and works as well as it looks.
Benefits of Rhinoplasty
What the research shows. In a 2024 review of studies that used the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation questionnaire, patient satisfaction scores rose from about 34 out of 100 before surgery to about 80 one year after (Rot et al., Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2024). For breathing, a review of 16 studies found that functional rhinoplasty lowered nasal blockage scores on the 100-point NOSE scale by 43 to 50 points, with the improvement lasting at least a year (Floyd et al., Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2017).
A good candidate for rhinoplasty is healthy, both physically and mentally, wants to improve the nose, and does not expect a new nose to change his or her life. The goal of a nose job is to improve the nose and balance the face. A good result often brings real self-confidence. It will not bring a better job or a better relationship.
Rhinoplasty is permanent. It does not wear off in a few months like Botox, and it does not grow back like a haircut. That is why Dr. Naderi takes the time to understand why you want surgery before he agrees to do it. He always does what is right for the patient, and he is never quick to operate.
If you are not ready for surgery, ask about non-surgical rhinoplasty. Filler can smooth a bump or give the tip a small lift in a short office visit, though it cannot make a nose smaller.
What Dr. Naderi Looks For
- Your own decision. The wish for surgery should be yours. He looks closely at whether a parent, partner, relative or friends are the ones pushing for it.
- Realistic expectations. Computer imaging at your consultation shows what surgery can and cannot do for your nose.
- The right time. He asks some patients to wait and come back, and he advises against surgery when it is not in your best interest.
- Body dysmorphic disorder. A patient with body dysmorphic disorder should almost never have cosmetic rhinoplasty, so he screens for it.
- Many previous surgeries. A patient who is still unhappy after several well-done rhinoplasties is unlikely to be satisfied by another one.
Family and friends can be a strong support. They can also do harm with criticism and badly timed comments. Dr. Naderi would much rather meet a parent who thinks the child does not need a nose job than a parent who is the driving force behind it.
Rhinoplasty for Facial Feminization
Dr. Naderi helps patients who are seeking facial feminization. The nose sits at the center of the face, and refining it can move the whole face toward a softer, more feminine look. Depending on your nose, that may mean a smaller bridge, a narrower nose or a more refined tip.
He plans feminizing rhinoplasty the way he plans every nose: around your face, your goals and what is surgically realistic, with computer imaging before surgery. With careful screening and counseling, these patients often have very successful outcomes.
Best Age for Rhinoplasty
There is no single best age for a nose job. What matters is that the nose has finished growing, that you are healthy, and that the decision is your own.
Is there an upper age limit? No. There is no upper age limit for rhinoplasty as long as you are healthy. In older patients, lifting a drooping tip can make the whole face look more rested and youthful. Many patients who wanted a nose job for years finally have it later in life and are glad they did. Read more about rhinoplasty after 40.
Teenage Rhinoplasty
The minimum age for rhinoplasty with Dr. Naderi is 14, and only when the face has essentially finished growing. A teenager who is still growing should wait.
Maturity matters more than the number. Dr. Naderi looks at the mindset of the individual: why this young person wants surgery, what he or she expects from it, and whether those expectations are realistic. Some 14-year-olds are ready. Some adults are not.
Dr. Naderi is never quick to operate on a young patient. He often brings teenagers back for more than one visit to talk before any plan is made, and he tells some to come back in a year or two. He also works to learn whether the wish for surgery is the patient’s own or is being pushed by a parent, a relative or friends. The decision has to belong to the person having the surgery.
Rhinoplasty Videos
Watch Dr. Naderi’s rhinoplasty patients before and after surgery, and hear him explain how a nose is shaped and cared for. Tap any video to play it.
Patient Before and After Reveals
Dr. Naderi on Rhinoplasty
More rhinoplasty answers from Dr. Naderi in our video library
Computer Imaging: See Your New Nose Before Surgery
Computer imaging is the clearest way for you and your surgeon to agree on a plan. Dr. Naderi morphs your own photos on a large screen during the consultation, so you can see the proposed nose on your face and ask for changes before surgery, not after the cast comes off.
Take a dorsal hump as an example. Every surgeon will plan to remove it, but how much comes off decides whether the profile ends up straight, slightly curved or scooped. Imaging lets you choose.
Dr. Naderi does the imaging himself, because the surgeon doing the surgery is the one who knows what is surgically realistic. Imaging is not a guarantee of the outcome. It is the road map he follows in the operating room. You are welcome to bring your own edited photos to show what you like and what you fear. Learn more about our 3D imaging technology.
We will bring the experience.
Rhinoplasty at a Glance
Dr. Shervin Naderi, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon
General anesthesia
About 2 hours
Inside the nose for a closed rhinoplasty. An open rhinoplasty adds one small incision on the skin between the nostrils.
Mild to moderate. Dr. Naderi does not routinely pack the nose, so many patients need little or no pain medication.
5 to 10 days
About 1 week for most patients
No exercise for 1 month
Avoid both for 1 to 3 months if the nasal bones were set
Most patients enjoy their new nose within a month, and most of the change happens in the first year. Subtle refinement continues for 3 to 5 years.
14 years old
$18,000 to $27,000 for primary rhinoplasty (Dr. Naderi’s surgeon’s fee). Anesthesia and surgical facility fees are separate. Revision rhinoplasty starts at $45,000. See our full price list.
Yes. For patients who also want a slimmer lower face, buccal fat removal can be done during the same anesthesia as rhinoplasty. Learn more about buccal fat removal.
Yes. A weak chin can make the nose look larger, so many patients have a chin implant placed during the same anesthesia as their rhinoplasty to balance the profile. Learn more about chin implants.
How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost in the Washington DC Area?
Insurance. Medical insurance does not pay for cosmetic rhinoplasty. It may cover part of the surgery when there is a medical need, such as correcting a breathing problem.
| Primary rhinoplasty | $18,000 to $27,000 |
|---|---|
| Revision rhinoplasty | From $45,000 |
| Consultation, primary rhinoplasty | $250 |
| Consultation, revision rhinoplasty | $500 |
Surgery prices are Dr. Naderi’s surgeon’s fee. Anesthesia and surgical facility fees are separate. Your consultation fee is applied to your surgery when you schedule within three months of your consultation.
Included in your price
- Dr. Naderi’s surgeon’s fee
- Follow-up visits at The Naderi Center
Not included
- Anesthesia fee
- Surgical facility fee
- Pre-surgical medical clearance and lab tests, usually covered by your medical insurance
- Prescription medications, usually covered by your medical insurance
A plan designed for your nose. No two noses are alike, so no two surgical plans are alike. After your consultation and examination with Dr. Naderi, you receive a personalized proposal that reflects the surgery he has designed for you.
Patient Financing
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How to Prepare for Rhinoplasty
- Stop smoking at least two weeks before surgery. Smoking impairs your circulation and slows healing.
- Review your medications with us, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal supplements.
- Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen, and products that contain them, before and after surgery. They interfere with clotting and can cause bleeding.
- Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) if you need a pain reliever or fever reducer.
- Read your instructions. Go over our rhinoplasty pre- and post-operative instructions before surgery day.
How Rhinoplasty Is Performed
Rhinoplasty takes about two hours under general anesthesia. Dr. Naderi works through incisions inside the nose (closed rhinoplasty) or adds one small incision between the nostrils (open rhinoplasty) to reach the cartilage and bone that give the nose its shape.
He then reshapes that framework. Depending on your nose, he may reduce a hump, narrow the nasal bones, or lift, shorten, refine or support the tip. To make a nose smaller he removes cartilage or bone. To build or support it he adds cartilage grafts.
When there is enough of it, Dr. Naderi prefers to use your own septal cartilage, taken from the nasal septum, the wall that divides the two air passages. If previous surgery has left too little septum, he may use rib cartilage, either your own or donor rib.
When the framework is finished, the skin is laid back over it and takes on the new shape. A small splint supports the nose while it heals. Dr. Naderi does not routinely use nasal packing.
Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
Dr. Naderi performs rhinoplasty under general anesthesia. You are fully asleep, comfortable and still for the whole operation, which matters in a surgery measured in millimeters.
Rhinoplasty Techniques: From Its History to Today
Rhinoplasty is one of the oldest operations in plastic surgery. In the 16th century the Italian surgeon Gasparo Tagliacozzi rebuilt noses with skin taken from the arm. In the late 1800s John Orlando Roe, an ENT surgeon in Rochester, New York, performed the first closed rhinoplasty, and Jacques Joseph of Berlin carried the technique forward. The goals have not changed since then. The tools and techniques have.
Rhinoplasty Recovery, Week by Week
Plan on one week off work or school. A small cast stays on your nose for 5 to 10 days, and exercise waits for one month.
Tap a stage to see what to expect
Stage 1 of 6
Day of surgery
About 2 hours under general anesthesia. Dr. Naderi does not routinely pack the nose, so many patients need little or no pain medication.
- About 2 hours
- General anesthesia
- Usually no nasal packing
Stage 2 of 6
First week
A small cast stays on the nose. Expect bruising and swelling around the nose and eyes. Cold compresses help. Take the week off work or school.
- Small cast on the nose
- Cold compresses help
- Week off work or school
Stage 3 of 6
Days 5 to 10
Dr. Naderi removes the cast, along with sutures after an open rhinoplasty. Most patients then return to work or school, with a little cover-up makeup for any light bruising.
- Cast comes off
- Back to work or school
- Cover-up makeup for light bruising
Stage 4 of 6
First month
No exercise, to prevent nosebleeds and limit swelling. Most patients are enjoying their new nose by one month.
- No exercise
- Enjoying your new nose
Stage 5 of 6
1 to 3 months
No glasses or contact sports if the nasal bones were set.
- No glasses resting on the nose
- No contact sports
Stage 6 of 6
1 to 5 years
Most of the healing is done by one year. After that the tip keeps refining and gaining definition.
- Most healing done by 1 year
- Tip keeps refining
If nasal packing is needed, it is removed about two days after surgery. Heavy exercise, excess heat and changes in altitude can increase swelling. See the recovery products our surgeons recommend for your post-op care kit.
How the Nose Changes as It Heals
The photos you see right after surgery, at one week or even at one month are not the final result. Downtime for most patients is about a week, and most of the healing happens in the first year. After that the changes are subtle. Over the next 3 to 5 years the tip keeps settling, the nose moves in closer to the face and it gains definition, especially with thick skin.
Rhinoplasty Surgery Aftercare
Out-of-Town & International Patients
Traveling for Rhinoplasty? We Help Arrange the Rest.
Patients fly in from across the country and abroad for rhinoplasty with Dr. Naderi. Our team plans the trip with you so you make as few visits as possible.
- BeforeVirtual consult
- Arrive1 to 2 days before surgery
- StayAbout 1 week
- Follow-upsBy telehealth
- Virtual ConsultationSend photos from home. Your surgery proposal follows by email.
- Private TransportationThrough Noyon Transportation, from Dulles, Reagan National or BWI.
- Where to StayPatients often choose The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner or JW Marriott Reston Station.
- Concierge Nursing CarePrivate, nurse-led recovery care at your hotel from Grande Vida Co.
Rhinoplasty Offices in Reston, VA and Chevy Chase, MD
Dr. Naderi sees rhinoplasty patients at both offices of The Naderi Center. Patients come to him from Washington DC, from Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Great Falls and Vienna, and from Maryland, including Bethesda, Potomac, Annapolis and Baltimore. Maryland patients can read more on our page for rhinoplasty in Bethesda and Chevy Chase.
Maryland
5454 Wisconsin Ave,
Suite 1655
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 222-2020
Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM
Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
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Virginia
1850 Town Center Parkway,
Pavilion II, Suite 551
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 481-0002
Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM
Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
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Rhinoplasty FAQs
Am I a candidate for rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty corrects the size or shape of your nose for aesthetic reasons or to solve functional issues. Dr. Naderi takes pride in engaging in a frank discussion with patients, addressing your unique facial features and the potential impact of rhinoplasty. He provides an honest opinion regarding the effectiveness and realistic expectations of rhinoplasty with the help of digital computer imaging. His patients must be in good health and at least fourteen years of age.
Who performs rhinoplasty at The Naderi Center?
Does Dr. Naderi only perform rhinoplasty?
No. Dr. Naderi is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and a rhinoplasty and facelift specialist. Along with more than 20 years of strong surgical focus on rhinoplasty, he performs deep plane facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgery and brow lifts at The Naderi Center in Reston, VA and Chevy Chase, MD.
How do I choose a rhinoplasty surgeon?
What is the difference between rhinoplasty and septoplasty, and can they be done together?
A septoplasty is a procedure that straightens the septum to provide better airflow in patients who are suffering from a deviated septum. Surgeons often perform rhinoplasty and septoplasty together. Cartilage removed from the septum in order to straighten your nose can be used during rhinoplasty surgery for grafts. Postponing aesthetic rhinoplasty until after your septoplasty may mean that septal cartilage is not available for use as grafts and may require that cartilage be taken from your ears or ribs. Combining the surgeries also allows for a single week-long recovery, rather than two separate ones.
Does Dr. Naderi use ear cartilage in rhinoplasty?
No. When a graft is needed, Dr. Naderi prefers your own septal cartilage, then your own rib cartilage, and uses donor rib cartilage when needed. He does not use ear cartilage. You can see each type of graft he uses, with diagrams, on our rhinoplasty grafts and sutures page.
What are the risks of rhinoplasty?
Is it normal for the nasal tip to be hard after rhinoplasty?
To some extent, yes, because a rhinoplasty will create swelling and scar tissue which is hard, but grafts will also add firmness to the nose during a rhinoplasty. Much of that firmness softens over time, most of it in the first year, but some of it stays.
Can the front view be fixed with rhinoplasty?
The nose is a three-dimensional structure. Changing one view will affect the other views as well but you are not alone. I have had many patients who have had very nice profiles but they either did not like their nasal tip or bulbous tip or they did not like their wide nasal bridge or even had a crooked bridge despite a nice profile. While your profile may change slightly, the nose as a whole should improve and the nose can be narrowed and refined from the front view with a rhinoplasty
How long does swelling last after rhinoplasty?
Are rhinoplasty results permanent?
Does open rhinoplasty leave any scars?
Do rhinoplasty candidates have to be a certain age?
Generally speaking, individuals can undergo rhinoplasty once the cartilage in their nose has stopped growing. This is typically around the age of 14-15 for girls and 16-17 for boys. Each surgeon may set different guidelines for their practice. Dr. Naderi performs nose surgery on individuals who are a minimum of 14 years old.
Is rhinoplasty painful?
Rhinoplasty may involve some discomfort, but it is easily controlled with pain medication. Some patients develop a dull headache and/or experience an ache in their nose. Patients should not feel any severe pain and if they do they should notify their surgeon immediately.
How soon after my consultation can I have rhinoplasty?
Typically, the surgery is scheduled within a few weeks to a couple of months after the consultation. This period allows time for pre-operative testing and planning.
Will rhinoplasty be covered by insurance?
Most plastic surgery procedures are not covered by insurance, especially if performed for aesthetic reasons. Cosmetic rhinoplasty will typically not be covered by your insurance, but if the surgery is performed with the goal of improving a breathing problem portions of it may be. Please check with your own insurance provider to find out if and how much of your surgery they will pay for.
Do patients travel to Dr. Naderi for rhinoplasty from out of state?
Where does Dr. Naderi perform rhinoplasty?
Can rhinoplasty be combined with buccal fat removal?
Yes. For patients who also want a slimmer lower face, buccal fat removal can be done during the same anesthesia as rhinoplasty. Learn more about buccal fat removal.
Can rhinoplasty be combined with a chin implant?
Yes. A weak chin can make the nose look larger, so many patients have a chin implant placed during the same anesthesia as their rhinoplasty to balance the profile. Learn more about chin implants.
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