Rhinoplasty is one of the most common procedures performed in the San Francisco Bay Area, and nationwide. Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping or 'nose job') is a procedure to alter the external appearance of the nose, improve nasal breathing, or both. The goal of rhinoplasty surgery today is to create a harmonious relationship between the nose and face, while maintaining nasal airway function. Dr. Most has extensive experience in rhinoplasty surgery (see below) and has served many patients in the San Francisco Bay Area, the entire West Coast, and even New York! In many cases, Dr. Most has been asked to perform revision rhinoplasty, for correction of rhinoplasties performed in the past at other institutions).

Be sure to see the streaming video of Dr. Most's lecture on rhinoplasty here, and also visit the Advanced Rhinoplasty Website, www.sfrhinoplasty.com

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The Procedure

The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. Incisions are primarily internal, though a small external incision is sometimes used. The bone and cartilage of the nose is reshaped, and care is taken to preserve the breathing function of the nose. Dr. Most is often able to actually improve nasal breathing for his patients.

Patients may expect 5-7 days of swelling in the nose. Dr. Most uses absorbable sutures that do not need to be removed, and uses advanced techniques that allow him to avoid packing in most cases.

Why should I choose Dr. Most?

As a double-certified Otolaryngologist and Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Most is uniquely qualified in surgery of the face, and the nose in particular. Dr. Most has many years experience and has served as Chief of Facial Plastic Surgery at two of the top medical centers in the United States. He is now Chief of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Most is nationally recognized for his expertise in rhinoplasty surgery. He has written extensively on this subject, including work on improving surgical outcomes. He has contributed as lead author to the major textbook on Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery on this topic, and his work in this area was recently selected for a 'best of' paper in Facial Plastic Surgery. In 2005, he has been a faculty member at the nationally recognized Rhinoplasty Course at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. A leader in the field, he has received national awards for his work. He performs hundreds of facial plastic surgery procedures each year. His patient comments reflect his personal philosophy for excellence.

What about Computer Imaging?

You may request computer-assisted imaging to help you envision what a rhinoplasty can achieve for you.

I am interested! What is the next step?

If you are interested in this procedure, Dr. Most will personally evaluate you to determine if it is right for you. Please contact the Stanford Facial Plastic Surgery Office via phone (650) 736-FACE or (736-3223) to make a consultation appointment with Dr. Most. You may also email us at info@drmost.com for more information or to make an appointment. We look forward to seeing you!