Rhinoplasty Melbourne, Merritt Island, & Orlando areas

Since rhinoplasty is typically an elective procedure, it is only performed under the safest conditions. To ensure your safety and comfort, Dr. Clevens and Dr. Barbee bring their patients to a fully accredited ambulatory surgery center with physician anesthesiologists.

In the hands of an experienced and highly trained surgeon and rhinoplasty expert like Dr. Clevens and Dr. Barbee, any risks related to nasal contouring surgery can be greatly minimized. However, rhinoplasty does carry some rare risks, as all surgeries do, which can include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Scarring
• Anesthesia complications
• Nasal blockages
• Damage to the nasal septum or skin
• Failure to achieve a satisfactory aesthetic result

Surgery is the only long-lasting option for rhinoplasty. However, dermal fillers can provide temporary improvement and may be appropriate for some patients. Dr. Clevens and Dr. Barbee can discuss “Liquid Rhinoplasty” with you if you are interested.

The nasal bones are often carved, reshaped, or reset, depending on your goals for surgery. Don’t worry—this process is far less scary than it sounds and allows the nose to heal in the proper shape. All techniques to be used will be discussed before the procedure.

This is a very common concern. Glasses put pressure on the nasal bridge and usually cannot be worn during the initial recovery period. Dr. Clevens will help you find options for correcting your vision during this time.

After the first few months, most of the swelling will have subsided, and no one will notice it, though the “final” results will not be apparent for about a year when the last of the swelling completely resolves. The final results should be natural-looking and long-lasting.

Rhinoplasty is a complex procedure and should only be performed by a highly trained, board-certified surgeon specializing in facial plastic surgery rather than plastic surgery in general. Choosing the right surgeon will help set you up for a successful procedure.

The nose generally stops growing and changing at around age 15 to 17 for girls and between ages 17 and 19 for boys; this is why many surgeons won’t operate on people younger than 15, even with parental permission. It is best to wait until you and your surgeon have complete confidence the nose has finished growing.

Open rhinoplasty produces a very small scar that is truly negligible and typically fades exceptionally well. No one but you should be able to notice it. Closed rhinoplasty produces scarring that will not be visible externally. Noticeable scarring is a very rare occurrence in rhinoplasty.

Though it is extremely rare, the surgery can sometimes change the sound and tone of the voice. If you are a singer, voice actor, or otherwise use your voice professionally, be sure to discuss this concern before scheduling your surgery.

The cost of a rhinoplasty procedure will vary, depending on a variety of factors, such as the expertise of the surgeon performing the procedure, the location in which your procedure will be performed, and more. When rhinoplasty is considered for functional reasons, it’s more likely that your insurance provider will cover some part of the cost. Our price range for rhinoplasty is typically between $8,000 and $15,000, and we can discuss financing options with you during your consultation.