Before surgery, these rhinoplasty patients have large, slightly hanging noses, with a hump and an enlarged tip.

Incisions are made inside the nostrils or at the base of the nose, providing access to the cartilage and bone, which can then be sculpted into shape.

The surgeon removes the hump using a chisel or a rasp, then brings the nasal bones together to form a narrower bridge. Cartilage is trimmed to reshape the tip of the nose.

Trimming the septum improves the angle between the nose and upper lip.

A splint made of tape and an overlay of plastic, metal, or plaster is applied to help the bone and cartilage of the nose maintain their new shape.

If your nostrils are too wide, the surgeon can remove small wedges of skin from their base, bringing them closer together. This phase would likely be performed at a later date - possibly six months following the initial surgery.

After surgery, the patient has a smaller nose, a straighter bridge, a well defined nasal tip, and an improved angle between the nose and upper lip.