Dr Cameron McIntosh | Procedures

Rhinoplasty
Procedure

Rhinoplasty is a highly personalised procedure that enhances the shape, proportion, and function of the nose to create greater facial harmony while preserving your natural features.

Refine Facial Harmony

Improve Nasal Function

Preserve Your Natural Identity

Tailored to Your Anatomy

Balanced, Long-Lasting Results

About the Procedure

What is a Rhinoplasty?

The nose sits at the centre of the face, which means even small changes can make a big difference to facial balance. Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a nose job, is a highly specialised surgical operation. This procedure reshapes the nose to better suit the rest of your face, and, where necessary, improves breathing at the same time.

It’s a procedure where millimetres matter, and where surgical skill shows immediately if it’s lacking. For many patients, this isn’t purely cosmetic. A deviated septum, an old injury, or a feature you were simply born with can affect both how your nose looks and how well it functions.

This is where Dr McIntosh’s background sets him apart. His dual board-certifications as both an ENT and a Facial Plastic Surgeon means he isn’t just reshaping the outside of the nose, he understands what’s happening structurally underneath it. Few surgeons can treat appearance and airflow as a single problem. He can.

Rhinoplasty Techniques

Why Choose a Rhinoplasty?

Every rhinoplasty is carefully tailored to the individual patient by Dr McIntosh. There are two surgical approaches, and the right technique depends on what your nose needs. During your consultation, Dr McIntosh will assess the best technique considering your anatomy, concerns and expected result.

Open Rhinoplasty

A small incision is placed along the strip of tissue between the nostrils, giving Dr McIntosh full visibility of the nasal structures underneath. This approach is generally reserved for more complex cases; significant reshaping, reconstruction, or revision work where precision matters more than a hidden scar.

Closed Rhinoplasty

Here, every incision is made inside the nostrils, leaving nothing visible from the outside. It suits patients after more subtle refinement, where the changes are real but the evidence of surgery shouldn’t be.

Rhinoplasty Candidate Requirements

Am I a Candidate?

Rhinoplasty is commonly combined with other facial procedures, such as Blepharoplasty and Facelift Surgery, to provide a more rejuvenated and refined appearance. By considering the face as a whole, Dr McIntosh designs a treatment plan that provides a balanced and natural result rather than targeting specific areas. You may be a suitable candidate for rhinoplasty if you:

Facial Harmony

Feel your nose is disproportionate to your facial features

Bridge Refinement

Have a bump, hump or irregularity along the bridge of the nose

Tip Reshaping

Are unhappy with the shape, size or position of the nasal tip

Improved Breathing

Have difficulty breathing or nasal obstruction

Trauma Correction

Have a previous nasal trauma or injury

Revision Rhinoplasty

Are seeking revision surgery after a prior rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty Recovery & Results

What to Expect During the Recovery Process

Recovery following rhinoplasty varies depending on the complexity of the procedure and the extent of reconstruction.

A protective splint is placed immediately after surgery to support healing and maintain the newly refined structure. Mild swelling, bruising and congestion are common during the first week and gradually improve over time. Most patients return to work and social activities within one to two weeks. Light exercise can usually resume after a few weeks while contact sports need to wait until healing is fully complete.

Once the splint is removed, most patients see a real change immediately. But rhinoplasty requires patience. The nose continues to refine as swelling resolves, the result you see at six weeks isn’t quite the result you’ll have at twelve months. The goal is never to create a nose that draws attention to itself, but rather one that simply belongs on your face.

What to Know About Rhinoplasty

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does rhinoplasty cost?

Rhinoplasty starts from $15,000, excluding consultation fees. The final cost depends on the complexity of the procedure, whether functional concerns such as a deviated septum need to be addressed, and if revision surgery is required. Following your consultation, Dr Cameron McIntosh will provide you with a personalised treatment plan and quotation.

Will rhinoplasty affect my breathing?

Rhinoplasty should never compromise nasal function. As a dual-qualified ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr McIntosh is able to address both the appearance and function of the nose, improving breathing where structural concerns are present.

Am I too young or too old for rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty can be performed on adults of all ages, provided the nose has fully developed and you are in good overall health. During your consultation, Dr McIntosh will assess your anatomy, concerns and goals to determine whether surgery is the right option for you.

Can rhinoplasty be combined with other facial procedures?

Yes. Rhinoplasty is often performed alongside procedures such as chin augmentation, facial fat grafting or blepharoplasty to enhance overall facial balance. Dr McIntosh will recommend a personalised treatment plan based on your facial proportions and aesthetic goals.

How do I know if I need functional or cosmetic rhinoplasty?

Many patients require a combination of both. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your nose and experience difficulty breathing, Dr McIntosh’s expertise as both an ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon allows him to address these concerns during a single procedure.

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