Rhinoplasty
Is your nose bent out of shape — or maybe it never quite fit your face? Rhinoplasty can enhance your appearance, boost your confidence, and even improve your breathing.
People who consider nasal cosmetic surgery are motivated by a variety of very personal reasons — after all, your nose is your most prominent facial feature. Surgical nose reshaping — rhinoplasty, or a “nose job” — can enhance your appearance, boost your self-confidence, and even improve your health.
Through cosmetic rhinoplasty, Dr. Robinson can reshape your nose so it’s in proportion with your other features. Patients from all over Southern California also choose Dr. Robinson for reconstructive rhinoplasty — to improve breathing or correct an appearance caused by a birth defect, trauma, accident, or disease.
Dr. Ernest B. Robinson is a Board Certified Specialist with more than 20 years of experience serving patients from Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Hills and Santa Ana and across Southern California.
Reduce or increase the overall size of your nose
Alter the shape of the tip or bridge
Narrow or widen your nostril span
Adjust the angle between your nose and upper lip
Improve breathing capacity and nasal function
Correct issues caused by birth defects, trauma, or disease
During a consultation, you and Dr. Robinson will discuss in detail your motivation for considering rhinoplasty and your desired outcome — whether cosmetic, reconstructive, or both. After taking your complete medical history and examining the structure of your nose, he’ll discuss realistic expectations and describe the specific techniques he recommends.
Reshapes and refines the nose for improved proportions and facial harmony — addressing a prominent bump, wide nostrils, an overly broad bridge, or an undefined tip.
Corrects functional or structural issues from a birth defect, trauma, accident, or disease — restoring both natural appearance and proper breathing function.
Many patients combine rhinoplasty with chin implant surgery to improve the overall balance and proportion of the face — a combined approach that often delivers the most natural, harmonious outcome.
Rhinoplasty procedures typically take about two hours and are performed at Pacific Hills Surgery Center using local or general anesthesia. All primary incisions are made inside the nostrils and are not visible after surgery.
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Performed at Pacific Hills Surgery Center under local or general anesthesia. The procedure typically takes approximately two hours, depending on the complexity of your goals.
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Dr. Robinson makes incisions inside your nostrils to access the nasal bones, cartilage and soft tissue — these interior incisions are completely hidden and not visible after surgery.
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The nasal bones, cartilage and soft tissue are carefully reshaped to improve the external contour of your nose or repair its function, according to your pre-discussed surgical plan.
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If your procedure involves reshaping the nostrils, tiny incisions are made at the outer base of your nose. When properly cared for and protected from sun, these fade completely over time.
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Nasal tissue is repositioned and incisions closed with stitches. A small custom-made splint is placed for approximately one week to protect the new structure and keep it properly positioned.
When your surgery is complete, Dr. Robinson places a small, custom-made splint on your nose to wear for about a week. Some patients also go home with nasal packing, removed at a follow-up within 24–48 hours. It’s normal to feel puffy in the first 24 hours, with slight bruising around the eyes, tenderness, mild headaches or minimal bleeding — all easily controlled with mild pain medication.
Wear the SplintA custom splint protects the nasal structure for about one week.
Head ElevationKeep your head elevated to reduce swelling and speed healing.
Sun ProtectionProtect incisions from sun so the lines fade completely.
Rest & RecoverAvoid strenuous physical activity for several weeks.
First 24 Hours
Puffiness and some bruising around the eyes are normal. Nasal packing (if used) removed within 24–48 hours. Mild headaches and tenderness controlled with medication.
Day 4–5
Cleared to resume normal daily activities. Swelling and bruising reduce noticeably. Splint still in place for protection.
Week 1
Splint removed. Moderate exercise may be cleared. Most visible swelling has subsided. Continue avoiding strenuous activity and sun.
Month 1–3
Noticeable results as remaining swelling subsides. The new nasal contour becomes progressively more apparent.
Up to 1 Year
Final outcome fully revealed. All tissue has healed and the refined, natural-looking result is entirely visible.
The majority of swelling and bruising will progressively subside within a week or two, and you can expect noticeable results in as few as three months. Because tissue takes time to heal completely, it can take up to a year before you see the final outcome. Interior incisions are not visible after surgery, and any tiny outer incisions fade completely over time with proper sun protection — for a natural, proportionate nose that harmonizes with your other features.
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