Plastic Surgery Blog

Rhinoplasty isn’t one single operation—it’s a toolkit of techniques that reshape the nasal framework to improve how your nose looks, works, or both. The two main approaches—open (external) and closed (endonasal)—are simply different ways to reach the same anatomy.

Your nose plays a big role in how your face looks and how you breathe. For some people, it’s about refining appearance. For others, it’s about improving airflow or correcting past surgeries. No matter the reason, the goal is the same: to create a natural, balanced result that fits your face and function.

Nose surgery often gets written off as “just cosmetic.” But here’s the truth: a lot of rhinoplasties are done to help people breathe better—sometimes just as much as to fine‑tune the way the nose looks.

Are you thinking about sinus surgery? It’s natural to wonder what recovery looks like and how long it takes to start feeling normal again. At Mourad NYC, we’ve put together this helpful guide to walk you through each stage of healing, so you know what to expect after your procedure and how your results will continue to improve over time.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most technically nuanced operations in facial plastic surgery—and so is the recovery. The operating room sets the framework; your healing fine-tunes the final shape.

Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose’s framework and soft tissues to balance facial aesthetics while protecting (or improving) how you breathe. It’s also one of the most technically demanding operations in facial plastic surgery.

Rhinoplasty is famously one of the most technically demanding procedures in aesthetic surgery—and one of the most variable in price. No two noses (or goals) are identical, and a single operation can blend cosmetic reshaping with functional airway repair.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most technically demanding surgeries in facial plastic surgery. You’re reshaping a complex, load-bearing structure (the nose) that has to both work and look good for decades. That’s why talking through risks isn’t just a legal box to check—it’s how trust is built and lasting results are made.

Rhinoplasty is both a structural procedure and a healing journey. Everyone wants to know: when will I see “the final nose”? Fair question—just not a simple one. Bones, cartilage, skin, and mucosa recover on different timelines; swelling fades in waves; and the tip keeps evolving long after the splint comes off. The good news? When expectations match biology and timing, uncertainty turns into confidence. Here’s what happens, why it happens, and how to navigate the process with realistic checkpoints and smart strategies.