Cosmetic surgery procedure
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to bring the face into balance, refine the profile, and improve breathing, with natural-looking results tailored to your features and goals.
Rhinoplasty in Pasadena and Sherman Oaks
Your nose sits at the center of your face, and even a small change in its shape can bring your entire appearance into balance. At Cosmetic Doc, Dr. Husam Elias, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon with dual MD and DMD degrees, performs rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, for patients throughout Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, and greater Los Angeles. As a surgeon of the facial skeleton, Dr. Elias understands the nose from the bone outward, not just skin deep, which is why his results look natural rather than operated on. Whether your goal is smoothing a bump, refining your tip, improving your breathing, or all three, we invite you to schedule a consultation and see what rhinoplasty can do for you.
What patients gain
Benefits of Rhinoplasty
Patients choose rhinoplasty for reasons as individual as their faces. Here are some of the most meaningful benefits our Pasadena and Sherman Oaks patients report.
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Balance Your Features
A refined nose brings the eyes, lips, and chin into harmony, so people notice you rather than your nose. Every plan is tailored to complement your unique facial proportions.
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Refine Your Profile
Smoothing a dorsal hump or lifting a drooping tip can transform your side view, creating a silhouette that looks graceful in photographs from every angle.
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Breathe More Freely
Functional rhinoplasty corrects a deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, or collapsed nasal valves, so many patients enjoy easier breathing and better sleep along with their cosmetic improvement.
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Preserve Your Identity
Ethnic rhinoplasty refines the features that bother you while honoring your heritage, so you still look like yourself, only more balanced and more confident.
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Gain Lasting Confidence
Many patients report feeling more at ease in photos, video calls, and social settings once the feature that always distracted them is brought into proportion.
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Enjoy Permanent Results
Because rhinoplasty reshapes the underlying bone and cartilage, your results are considered permanent, changing only subtly with the natural aging process in the decades that follow.
What Is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the bone, cartilage, and soft tissue of the nose. Some patients want to smooth a dorsal hump, refine a bulbous tip, narrow flared nostrils, or straighten a bridge that healed crooked after an injury. Others struggle to breathe through a deviated septum or collapsed nasal valves. Because Dr. Elias is trained in both the cosmetic and functional sides of nasal surgery, he can improve appearance and airflow in a single operation, often combining septoplasty with cosmetic refinement so you only recover once.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Beautiful noses come in every shape, and a result that flatters one face can look out of place on another. Dr. Elias approaches ethnic rhinoplasty with deep respect for your heritage, refining the features that bother you while preserving the character that makes your face unmistakably yours. Learn how he approaches Asian rhinoplasty, preservation and ultrasonic techniques, and wide or crooked noses in our complete guide to rhinoplasty options.
Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty
Dr. Elias selects the surgical approach that best fits your anatomy and your goals.
Open Rhinoplasty
A small incision across the columella, the narrow strip of tissue between the nostrils, allows Dr. Elias to lift the skin and view the underlying framework directly. This approach offers maximum precision for complex reshaping, tip refinement, and cartilage grafting, and the tiny external incision typically fades until it is difficult to find.
Closed Rhinoplasty
All incisions are hidden inside the nostrils, so there is no external scar at all. Closed rhinoplasty may involve slightly less swelling and a quicker early recovery, and it works well for straightforward refinements of the bridge and tip. Whichever approach is right for you, the dual medical and dental surgical training Dr. Elias holds gives him a command of nasal and facial structure that few surgeons can match.
The Rhinoplasty Experience at Cosmetic Doc
Your journey begins with an unhurried consultation. Dr. Elias listens to what you would like to change, examines your nasal structure inside and out, and uses detailed photographic analysis to preview how different adjustments may look on your face, so you and your surgeon share the same vision before surgery day.
Rhinoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia with hospital-grade monitoring in our AAAHC-accredited Pasadena surgery center or our accredited Sherman Oaks surgical suite. Most procedures take two to three hours, and you return home the same day.
Your Recovery Timeline
- First week: You wear a small external splint, and congestion, bruising, and swelling are normal. Discomfort is typically well controlled with medication.
- One to two weeks: The splint comes off, most bruising fades, and many patients return to work or school.
- The first few months: The majority of swelling gradually subsides and your new shape emerges.
- Up to one year: Subtle residual swelling, especially in the tip, resolves as your final result settles in.
How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?
Every nose is different, so pricing is personalized after your consultation. Your quote reflects:
- Surgical technique: Open, closed, or combined cosmetic and functional approaches involve different levels of complexity and operating time.
- Anesthesia: The type of anesthesia and the length of your procedure affect the overall investment.
- Facility: Surgery in our accredited on-site surgery center is often more cost-effective than a hospital setting.
- Combined procedures: Some patients pair rhinoplasty with chin enhancement or other facial procedures for overall balance.
Financing options are available so your procedure can fit comfortably within your budget.
Schedule Your Rhinoplasty Consultation
Whether you have been considering a nose job for years or are exploring options after an injury, we would be honored to help. Dr. Elias also performs revision rhinoplasty for patients unhappy with surgery performed elsewhere. Call our Pasadena office at (626) 440-0099 or our Sherman Oaks office at (818) 789-6622 to schedule your consultation at Cosmetic Doc.
Questions patients ask
Rhinoplasty FAQs
Does getting a nose job hurt?
Most patients describe rhinoplasty recovery as congested rather than painful. You may feel pressure and stuffiness during the first week, and prescribed medication typically keeps discomfort well controlled. Bruising around the eyes usually fades within one to two weeks, and many patients are surprised by how manageable recovery feels.
How long is recovery after rhinoplasty?
Your splint is removed at about one week, and most patients return to work or school within one to two weeks. Strenuous exercise can usually resume around four to six weeks. Most swelling subsides over the first few months, while the final refined result can take up to a year to fully emerge.
How much does rhinoplasty cost in Los Angeles?
Rhinoplasty pricing depends on the technique used, whether functional work is included, the type of anesthesia, and facility fees. Rather than quoting a one-size-fits-all number, we provide a personalized quote after Dr. Elias examines your nose at your consultation. Financing options are available to fit most budgets.
Will insurance help pay for my rhinoplasty?
Insurance does not cover cosmetic changes, but the functional portion of your surgery, such as septoplasty to correct a deviated septum, may qualify for partial coverage. Our team can help you understand your benefits and coordinate any needed documentation before your procedure is scheduled.
Am I a good candidate for rhinoplasty?
Good candidates are in overall good health, have realistic expectations, and have finished nasal growth, typically by the mid to late teens. Whether your concern is cosmetic, functional, or both, a consultation with Dr. Elias is the best way to learn what rhinoplasty can accomplish for you.
What is ethnic rhinoplasty?
Ethnic rhinoplasty refers to nasal surgery that respects the distinctive features of your background rather than imposing one standard of beauty. Dr. Elias refines only what bothers you, preserving the character of your face so your result looks natural and true to your identity.
Why choose a triple board-certified surgeon for my rhinoplasty?
The nose is a three-dimensional structure of bone and cartilage, and lasting results depend on structural expertise. Dr. Elias holds both MD and DMD degrees and is board-certified in three surgical specialties, giving him a command of facial anatomy from the bone outward that few surgeons share.
Your surgeon
Meet Your Surgeon
Dr. Husam Elias
MD, DMD, FACS
Rhinoplasty rewards experience and structural mastery. Meet Dr. Husam Elias, the triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon behind Cosmetic Doc.
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Your Choice for Expert Cosmetic Surgery in Pasadena & Sherman Oaks
Cosmetic Doc delivers board-certified cosmetic surgery with care, compassion, and artistry. From facelifts and rhinoplasty to body contouring, Dr. Husam Elias pairs dual MD/DMD training with an on-site AAAHC-accredited surgery center for the safest, most natural-looking results. Contact our Pasadena or Sherman Oaks office today to schedule your consultation.