Male rhinoplasty is a term used to describe a surgery to improve the form and function of a male’s nose. Dr. Sanan discusses your rhinoplasty goals and makes it a point to maintain the masculine appearance of your nose relative to the rest of your face. A masculine nose includes a strong bridge and tip shape, is not over-reduced or ski-sloped in appearance. The goal of the surgery is to improve your concerns about the size and shape of your nose, while preserving your masculinity. Male rhinoplasty is often combined with functional nasal breathing surgery.

The ideal Boston male rhinoplasty candidate has cosmetic and functional concerns about his nose. Your nose has to be fully developed before undergoing rhinoplasty surgery. For men, the youngest patient Dr. Sanan operates on for rhinoplasty is 17 years old. Operating on the nose at too young of an age will result in an underdeveloped nose long term. Dr. Sanan will consult with you in person or virtually to assess your goals and candidacy for male rhinoplasty.

Male Rhinoplasty in Boston is performed under general anesthesia using Piezo Ultrasonic technology. Dr. Sanan performs open rhinoplasty, which requires a small incision in the columella. Piezo Ultrasonic technology is used to contour the nasal bones and bony hump. Dr. Sanan does not use traditional hammer and chisels, as used by other plastic surgeons, which cause tissue trauma and lead to excessive bruising and swelling. If you have had previous nose surgery or nose trauma, Dr. Sanan may recommend cartilage grafting from your rib.

Depending on your aesthetic goals, a male rhinoplasty alone may not give you the facial transformation you’re imaging and looking for. Dr. Sanan will perform a full facial analysis during your consultation and ask you to describe what your goals are. It is possible to pair other procedures with male rhinoplasty.

The nose and chin are closely intertwined when assessing facial harmony. A chin implant can be performed at the same time as your male rhinoplasty. Improving chin projection, in patients who have a small or recessed chin, makes the nose appear less prominent. Chin projection also strengthens a masculine profile.

Social downtime from male rhinoplasty is two weeks. It is common to have under eye and cheek swelling and bruising during the recovery. There is some discomfort and stuffiness, which is treated with pain medication. Dr. Sanan recommends Arnica and Bromelain to improve bruising during your recovery time period.

Through the special techniques Dr. Sanan employs during your surgery, many patients experience minimal bruising. During the recovery process, it is important for you to walk several times a day.

You will see Dr. Sanan one week after surgery to remove the nasal cast and stitches from your nose. Many patients return to work one week after surgery and some take the full two weeks. You are not allowed to lift any weight over 10 pounds until two weeks after surgery. Dr. Sanan will monitor your healing in post-operative appointments and advise when you can return to certain activity levels. Male rhinoplasty takes a full year of healing to see the final result.

The cost of male rhinoplasty in Boston and Brookline, MA varies depending on the extent of your surgery. Complex surgeries and longer surgery times are associated with higher costs. The final cost for your male rhinoplasty will increase if you choose to combine it with other procedures. Dr. Sanan will determine the optimal surgical approach during your consultation. Call our office today to schedule your male rhinoplasty consultation with Stanford University-trained and top plastic surgeon Dr. Sanan, who has earned a reputation for providing some of the most cutting edge and best male rhinoplasty surgery Boston has to offer.