Face & neck / PROCEDURE GUIDE # Rhinoplasty Before & after. Beyond the image. Explore nose shape with the whole face in view—and keep breathing function part of the conversation. [Read the guide ](https://www.pixmd.com/guides/rhinoplasty.html#overview) Explore PixMD Nose reshaping · nose surgery Sources checked October 18, 2026 · Clinical review pending READ THE IMAGE, THEN THE STORY ## Rhinoplasty before-and-after photos  Nose & eyes ### Rhinoplasty & lower eyelid surgery Dr. Scott Ennis · Case 50270 Open rhinoplasty with osteotomies and septal cartilage grafts, combined with bilateral lower blepharoplasty. View case details Actual patients of Dr. Scott Ennis. These examples include combined procedures. Follow-up intervals were not supplied for these previews. Individual results vary. ### What to look for in a comparison - Look at front, profile, and angled views rather than choosing from one angle. - Check whether the case is a first operation or a revision. - Read any accompanying procedures; the example here also includes lower eyelid surgery. Images are a starting point for discussion. They cannot establish whether a procedure is suitable for you or predict your result. UNDERSTAND THE PROCEDURE ## Understanding rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty changes the shape or proportions of the nose. A plan may address the bridge, tip, nostrils, or asymmetry. Surgery can also address some structural causes of impaired breathing after a careful examination. ### An important distinction Appearance and airflow are separate goals to discuss. A profile photograph cannot demonstrate breathing improvement, and complete symmetry is not a realistic promise. Source: [Procedure overview ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty) ### Start with your own goals Bring the changes you want to discuss, your medical history, medications, and prior procedures to a consultation. Ask about alternatives, including waiting or choosing no treatment. A gallery comparison is not a substitute for that assessment. PLAN FOR THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE ## Recovery & follow-up A splint or internal support may be used early in recovery. Swelling changes gradually; nasal contours can take up to a year to refine. Follow your surgeon’s care plan and ask about exercise, glasses, and return to work. Source: [Recovery ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty/recovery) Daily lifeWork, transport, exercise, and help at home. Ongoing careFollow-up visits and who to contact with concerns. A BALANCED VIEW ## Risks to discuss Risks include infection, scarring, breathing difficulty, sensation changes, persistent swelling, septal perforation, and dissatisfaction with appearance. Further surgery may be needed. Source: [Risks and safety ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty/safety) These examples are not a complete list. Ask your treating physician how your health, the chosen technique, and any combined procedures affect risk, and what follow-up care is included. BRING BETTER QUESTIONS ## Your consultation checklist Choose the questions you want to take with you. This checklist stays on this page; it is not sent to a provider. - [ ] How will you assess both my appearance goals and nasal breathing? - [ ] What can and cannot be changed with my skin and nasal structure? - [ ] How do you approach revision surgery if it becomes necessary? - [ ] What is included in the total estimate, aftercare, and any revision policy? Copy selected questions Print guide ## Sources & further reading Prepared by PixMD from the resources below. Source access date: October 18, 2026. This draft has not yet received clinical review. - [Procedure overview ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty) - [Risks and safety ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty/safety) - [Recovery ↗](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty/recovery)[How to use our guides ](https://www.pixmd.com/editorial-standards.html) KEEP CONNECTING THE DOTS ## Related procedure guides [Eyelid surgery ](https://www.pixmd.com/guides/blepharoplasty.html)[Facelift ](https://www.pixmd.com/guides/facelift.html)[Dermal fillers & injectables ](https://www.pixmd.com/guides/injectables.html) YOUR INTERESTS. YOUR PACE. ## Keep exploring. Make it your PixMD. Create a free account Free customer access. Full galleries after sign-in.