Rhinoplasty in Boston

When it comes to rhinoplasty at TSC, it's never one size fits all. If you look at the results from many doctors, the shape is nice, but the nose is much larger than before surgery. These doctors routinely build onto the existing nose to get the ‘right’ form. It works, but for two things: (1) the nose tends to be unnaturally stiff because of the extra cartilage used, and (2) most people don't want a larger nose.  At TSC, we talk with each patient at length to understand what they like and don't like about their noses. From that, we devise a custom plan for each patient because what works for one may not be right for another. Over the last 20 years, we've developed signature methods to craft a smaller, more attractive, and perfectly functioning nose predictably and safely. Our satisfaction rate is among the highest anywhere, and our revision rate is among the lowest.

Our surgeons can also use a specialized method for a unique 'fully inside-the-nose' approach that utilizes the fewest possible incisions and stitches for the quickest possible recovery. Our doctors lecture, write, and teach other doctors about these advanced techniques.

Rhinoplasty at The Spiegel Center in Newton, Massachusetts, is typically performed in the comfortable private suites of Newton Surgery using a light general anesthetic, sedation, and sometimes just under local anesthesia. The entire procedure takes about 1 hour and the patient leaves with a small cast on the nose. We almost never use nasal packing, so there is nothing uncomfortable to remove a week later.

Patients with a deviated septum undergoing rhinoplasty may have additional complexities. We address both aesthetic and functional issues by reshaping the nose and correcting the septum, enhancing breathing and symmetry.

Yes, rhinoplasty can correct structural deformities of the nose resulting from sports injuries. This includes straightening the nasal passages and reconstructing damaged areas to improve both appearance and function.

It's generally advised to wait until the initial swelling goes down and the bones begin to heal, which is usually about 6 weeks. This waiting period allows for more precise corrections during surgery.

Rhinoplasties are divided into the below categories, and the physicians at TSC have extensive experience with each:

• Open rhinoplasty - With a small incision on the bottom of the nose
• Closed rhinoplasty - Performed through the inside of the nose exclusively
• Revision rhinoplasty - Corrects poor primary rhinoplasties performed by other physicians
• Functional rhinoplasty - Focuses on improving breathing
• Reconstructive rhinoplasty - To fix noses after an injury, disease, resection, or other surgeries
• Non-surgical rhinoplasty - Contour nose with the careful use of dermal fillers