Rhinoplasty, often called a nose job, is surgery that reshapes the nose by adjusting its bone, cartilage, and supporting structure. It can refine the bridge, tip, width, or overall proportions, and in some cases improve breathing at the same time. Dr. Khaled O. Alameddine performs rhinoplasty in Coral Gables, Miami, planning each change in relation to the rest of the face.

With Dr. Khaled O. Alameddine in Coral Gables, Miami, rhinoplasty starts at $10,500. The price includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, and facility fees. Revision rhinoplasty is quoted individually after consultation because it depends on previous surgery. Chin augmentation, which is sometimes combined to balance the profile, starts at $5,500. The $250 surgeon consultation is credited toward your surgery if performed within 12 months.

Yes, reducing a bump on the bridge, known as a dorsal hump, is one of the most common reasons for rhinoplasty. The bump is usually made of both bone and cartilage. Dr. Alameddine plans how much to reduce so the bridge looks straight and natural from the side without looking scooped or overdone, and so the nose stays supported.

Often, yes. A wide or rounded tip can be refined by reshaping and supporting the tip cartilages, and a tip that droops can be lifted and supported. Skin thickness affects how much definition is visible, since thicker skin can soften fine detail and take longer to settle. Dr. Alameddine explains what is realistic for your skin and structure before surgery.

A nose can often be made to look smaller or narrower by reducing a bump, refining the tip, narrowing the bones, or adjusting the nostrils. The aim is a nose that fits your face, not the smallest possible nose, because over-reduction can look unnatural and affect breathing. Dr. Alameddine considers your forehead, cheeks, lips, and chin when planning size and width.

Rhinoplasty can often straighten a crooked nose, including one that changed after an injury. Because a crooked nose usually involves the septum and the nasal bones, straightening the outside often requires correcting the inside as well. Complete symmetry is not always achievable, and Dr. Alameddine explains how much improvement is realistic after examining your nose.

It can when breathing is limited by a structural problem that surgery can correct, such as a deviated septum or weak support along the sides of the nose. These can often be addressed during the same operation as cosmetic changes. Not every breathing problem is structural; allergies and other conditions may need different treatment, so Dr. Alameddine evaluates the airway before recommending surgery.

The goal is a nose that looks like it belongs to your face, so people notice that you look refreshed or balanced rather than operated on. Natural results come from proportion, preserved character, and strong internal support rather than dramatic reduction. Individual results vary, and Dr. Alameddine discusses how noticeable a change you want before surgery.

Yes. Many patients want refinement that respects their heritage rather than a single standard nose. Dr. Alameddine plans rhinoplasty around your facial features, skin, and goals, so the result can improve balance while keeping the character that makes your face recognizably yours.

Closed rhinoplasty is performed through incisions inside the nostrils. Open rhinoplasty adds a small incision across the columella, the strip of skin between the nostrils, which usually heals to a fine, inconspicuous line and allows more direct access to the tip. The right approach depends on what needs to change, and Dr. Alameddine explains his recommendation at your consultation.

No. A so-called liquid rhinoplasty uses filler to camouflage a bump or irregularity by adding volume. It cannot make a nose smaller, narrow the bones, reshape the tip cartilages, or improve breathing, and filler in the nose carries its own risks. It may suit a small, selected concern, while surgical rhinoplasty can make structural, longer-lasting changes.

Rhinoplasty is performed under anesthesia, so you do not feel the surgery. Afterward, many patients describe pressure, congestion, and stuffiness more than sharp pain, along with swelling and bruising around the nose and eyes. Your plan includes guidance for managing discomfort, and Dr. Alameddine reviews what to expect before surgery.

Many patients wear a splint for about a week and return to desk work within one to two weeks, once visible bruising has faded. Most swelling improves over the first few months, while subtle refinement, especially at the tip, can continue for a year or longer. Exercise, glasses, and sun exposure follow Dr. Alameddine’s specific instructions.

The nose looks noticeably improved once early swelling settles, but the final shape takes longer to appear. Refinement often continues for up to a year, and sometimes longer for patients with thicker skin. Because of this, early photographs are not a fair judge of the result, and follow-up visits track how your nose is healing.

In closed rhinoplasty, incisions are inside the nose and not visible. Open rhinoplasty adds a small incision across the columella between the nostrils, which typically heals to a fine line that is difficult to see. If the nostrils are narrowed, small incisions may be placed where the nostril meets the cheek. Scars are permanent, but their visibility varies with healing.

Photographs help you and Dr. Alameddine discuss your goals, and a simulated image can be a useful communication tool. Neither is a promise of the outcome, because skin thickness, cartilage strength, and healing influence the final result. The consultation focuses on what is achievable for your anatomy.

There is no upper age limit for healthy patients. For younger patients, the nose should have essentially finished growing, which is typically in the mid-to-late teens. Maturity, realistic expectations, and a personal wish for the change matter as much as age.

Yes. A small or recessed chin can make the nose look larger in profile, so chin augmentation is sometimes combined with rhinoplasty to balance the side view. Chin augmentation with an implant starts at $5,500 on its own; combined surgery is quoted as part of one surgical plan. Dr. Alameddine recommends it only when it would improve your proportions.

Revision rhinoplasty corrects or improves the result of a previous nose surgery, whether for appearance, breathing, or both. It is often more complex than a first rhinoplasty because of scar tissue and altered support, and cartilage grafts may be needed. Revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Khaled O. Alameddine is quoted individually after consultation, and records from your previous surgery are helpful.

The prices published by Alameddine Plastic Surgery are for cosmetic, self-pay rhinoplasty. If you also have breathing difficulty, mention it during your discovery call or consultation so the practice can explain how your evaluation and treatment would be handled.

Risks include bleeding, infection, poor wound healing, scarring, difficulty breathing through the nose, septal perforation, numbness, asymmetry, contour irregularities, dissatisfaction with the appearance, and anesthesia-related complications. Revision surgery is sometimes needed. Dr. Alameddine explains your individual risks and the trade-offs of the proposed plan before surgery.

Dr. Khaled O. Alameddine performs rhinoplasty through his practice, Alameddine Plastic Surgery, at 2903 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134, near Miami. He completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Mayo Clinic and an aesthetic surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern. Consultations are available in person or virtually, and the office can be reached at (305) 501-0040. Surgery is performed in a QUAD A–accredited surgery center, and Dr. Alameddine speaks English, French, and Arabic.

Yes. Virtual consultations with Dr. Khaled O. Alameddine are available at the same $250 fee, credited toward your surgery if performed within 12 months, with an in-person examination required before surgery. Belma’s complimentary discovery call is another way to begin with practical questions about appointments, pricing, and planning.