Nose surgery is considered the most complex surgery: even more so than brain surgery or heart surgery.Why is this so?

Mainly to two factors, first the nose is located in the center of the face and that makes it so hard to be overlooked.

Secondly, the nose should be discreet and in harmony with the rest of the face.

These two opposing principles of having to be discreet but at the same time being in the spotlight make nose surgery a highly complex surgery.

Scientific studies have shown that when two people have a conversation or when we are attracted to a person our attention is focused first and foremost on the eyes and mouth. Perhaps this explains why lip design and the eye design are so fashionable.. Science backs up what common sense shows us when watching cartoons or anime where the emphasis is placed on the eyes and mouth.

However, nose design should not be so discreet that it draws unwanted attention like the classic examples of the Voldemort character in the Harry Potter story or the famous singer Michael Jackson.

The fact that the nose is a small structure in the center of the face means that minute changes on the order of millimeters can cause very large changes in the perception of the nose. This becomes a double-edged sword as very subtle changes can cause great satisfaction but can also cause great distress to the patient. It requires both great skill and a good artist's eye on the part of the surgeon but also maturity on the part of the patient to understand these limitations and seek a plausible result.

A nose job is a very rewarding and frightening surgery for both the surgeon and the patient.

A nose job is a surgery that must be custom-made since there is no one mold that fits every face.

The most frequent cause for nose surgery is due to a nose out of proportion with the rest of the face. Either by the presence of a hump on the back of the nose, a nose that has grown too much forward or sideways, or a nose tip that lacks definition. It can be performed in women generally from the age of 15 and in men from the age of 18.

In Kintsugi it is not only important the external aspect of the nose but also its proper function which is to allow a good nasal breathing. Therefore in all our nose surgeries we examine the dynamics of nasal breathing and if necessary we correct the respiratory function of the nose.

Rhinoplasty (technical name for nose surgery) is a procedure that takes about 4 to 5 hours and is performed with deep sedation under the control of an anesthesiologist. It is an outpatient procedure, meaning that you go home the same day.

Severe risks are rare (less than 2%) and may cause partial or total loss of the nose, impaired respiratory function, loss of smell or change in voice.

The return to daily activities is relatively quick, although recovery is a little uncomfortable the first few days. Uncomfortable when sleeping since you can not breathe very well through the nose because it is obstructed. It is also uncomfortable since the first days you will not be able to wet your face and it requires hair washings like those performed at the hair salon. The return to daily activities is done gradually from the first week. Healing is generally imperceptible.

The price range starts at 4990 USD (it includes consultations before and after the procedure, the use of the operating room and supplies during the procedure, surgical and anesthetic team fees, as well as medications during recovery) and will be defined by the treatment plan suggested by your plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon. As we all know, not all dresses fit all bodies. At Kintsugi we do not look for generic results: we think like artists, plan like architects and execute like engineers. Just like with a dress, the result of your treatment is what people will see when they meet you. It's an investment in you.

In Kintsugi your satisfaction with the result is our pride and your joy is our satisfaction.