Reconstructive Nose Surgery

Overview

You may have reconstructive nose surgery to repair nose injuries, to repair nose (nasal) airway problems or congenital nasal deformities, to remove tumors or to alter the external appearance of your nose. Read more about nose surgery.

Your surgeon will discuss your concerns and work with you to determine the most appropriate nose surgery and treatment. Your surgeon's goal is to restore the form and function of your nose. If you're happy with the results of your surgery, you may feel more confident and less self-conscious. However, nose surgery is a complex procedure, and its risks include bleeding, infection, nasal swelling, obstruction of nasal passages and other complications. The result of your surgery may not meet your expectations, and healing may take several months. You may require additional nose surgery.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Teamwork. At Mayo Clinic, an integrated, experienced team of specialists treat people who have reconstructive nose surgery. Doctors from one or many areas, including a skin specialist (dermatologist), a lung and breathing specialist (pulmonologist), a facial plastic surgeon who is also an ear, nose and throat specialist (otohinolaryngologist) or a cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon (plastic surgeon), may evaluate and treat you.
• Individualized care. Mayo Clinic's board-certified facial plastic surgeons and other doctors customize your nose surgery to your facial structure and needs.
• Expertise and experience. Mayo Clinic surgeons who have expertise and experience in the necessary surgical techniques will provide you with the most appropriate surgical options.
• Research. Mayo Clinic doctors continue research in optimizing surgical options for nose surgery.

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