Rhinoplasty Houston, TX

If you’re considering a nose job in Houston, Dr. Sturm offers expert rhinoplasty procedures designed to improve the shape and proportions of your nose, creating a more balanced and harmonious facial appearance.

Revision Rhinoplasty Ethnic Rhinoplasty Functional Rhinoplasty Septoplasty Turbinate Reduction

Dr. Sturm’s Comprehensive Approach to Rhinoplasty

Your nose is a central and prominent facial feature. Rhinoplasty, or a nose job, is a common cosmetic surgery aimed at enhancing facial appearance by adjusting nose shape.

Contrary to common misconceptions, rhinoplasty doesn't involve "breaking" the nose. Dr. Sturm employs precise techniques to reshape the nose delicately, likening it to sculpting a diamond rather than cracking a walnut.

During your rhinoplasty in Houston, Dr. Sturm can address various concerns, including widening or narrowing the nose, straightening crookedness, refining the nasal tip, removing humps, and improving the nose-to-lip angle. Additionally, functional nasal surgery techniques are used to address breathing issues, such as septal perforation repair and turbinates reduction.

Your Houston nose job is meticulously planned to achieve aesthetic goals, harmonize with facial features, and ensure comfortable breathing.

Rhinoplasty: Transforming Lives Through Nose Surgery

Join Dr. Angela Sturm as she explains the world of rhinoplasty, a surgery that can enhance both appearance and breathing. Learn about the surgical and non-surgical options, the process, and the potential life-changing impacts. Dr. Sturm's natural aesthetic approach ensures personalized, beautiful results. If you're considering rhinoplasty, research and consult with a specialist like Dr. Sturm for the best outcome.

Who Can Benefit From Rhinoplasty?

Adults of any age are potential candidates for rhinoplasty in Houston as long as they are in good overall health. Rhinoplasty should only be considered when the nose has reached its full adult size and is finished growing. For younger patients, we determine this by waiting one year after a girl has started her period or one year after a boy’s shoe size has remained the same. Nose surgery can be performed on both males and females. Each nose is different, and so are the desires and goals for each patient. Dr. Sturm works with each patient to devise an individualized surgical goal, and throughout her career, she has regularly performed rhinoplasty procedures on individuals dealing with:

A crooked nasal bridge
A nasal tip that’s bulbous or projects too far
A hump or bump in the nose
A nose that’s too large for the face
A nose that projects too far
An overly wide nose
A deviated septum

Rhinoplasty Before & After

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Can I Achieve a More Feminine or Masculine Nose?

Yes. Dr. Sturm can make the nose appear more feminine or masculine by refining the nasal contour and reducing or increasing its size. She performs nasal feminization on anyone who desires a more feminine nose. Alternatively, for men who want a more masculine nose, she can widen the bridge, tip, and/or nostrils to create a more prominent, masculine nasal appearance.

What Is Rhinoplasty Recovery Like?

After your Houston rhinoplasty, you’ll likely need to spend between one and two weeks resting and recovering before you start easing back into your normal routine. During the first few days, your nose will be protected by a splint, and you may experience some bruising and swelling. Dr. Sturm will also give you instructions to ensure that your recovery goes smoothly. For example, you’ll likely want to:

Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling
Periodically apply a cold pack
Avoid drinking alcohol
Stay hydrated and maintain a healthy diet
Take light walks to keep your blood flowing
Contact Dr. Sturm immediately if you experience any unusual complications
Avoid strenuous exercise for at least four to six weeks

Do Nose Jobs Last Forever?

Essentially, the changes that are made to your nose should last forever. What that means is that it shouldn’t grow back or a tip shouldn’t go back to the way it was. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that your nose won’t change over time because the nose continues to grow as you age. If you’ve not had surgery, you will tend to see the tip getting wider or a little droopy, which can create the appearance of a dorsal hump or a bump. This is because the ligaments between those cartilages get looser over tim, creating that wider appearance or drooping. This can also happen if you’ve had surgery, though the changes tend to look a little bit different because the way that the cartilages relate to each other have changed. You have some sutures that are holding things together, so your nose may not change as dramatically or the changes that occur may be different on a surgically altered nose depending on the techniques that were used.

Your Rhinoplasty Consultation With Dr. Sturm

If you’re interested in undergoing a nose job in Houston, the first step will be to sit down for a private consultation with Dr. Sturm. Dr. Sturm specializes in rhinoplasty, and after examining your nose and listening to your aesthetic goals, she’ll be able to devise a treatment plan that’s custom-tailored to your situation. She’ll work closely with you to determine which specific changes to your nasal structure will result in the most attractive and proportionate facial appearance. Dr. Sturm will also give you thorough instructions to ensure that you’re prepared for your rhinoplasty in Houston.

Why Choose Dr. Angela Sturm?

Dr. Angela Sturm is a highly respected double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Houston, known for her expertise, precision, and personalized approach. Specializing in facelifts and rhinoplasty, Dr. Sturm combines surgical skill with an artistic eye to deliver natural, refined results that enhance each patient’s unique features.

Her commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and reputation for achieving consistently beautiful outcomes have made her one of Houston’s most sought-after female facial plastic surgeons. Patients trust Dr. Sturm for her compassionate demeanor, dedication to excellence, and ability to provide transformative results with the highest standards of safety and care.

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Rhinoplasty FAQ

Will I have scars?

Is rhinoplasty painful?

How much does rhinoplasty cost?

How long does rhinoplasty take?

Are nose jobs covered by insurance?

Does a nose job hurt?

Will I have scars?

Scars with rhinoplasty are typically small, undetectable, and fade with time. The incisions are hidden in inconspicuous areas like in the nasal creases or at the base of the nose.

Is rhinoplasty painful?

General anesthesia is used during rhinoplasty surgery, which will keep you asleep and pain-free. Pain after rhinoplasty is mild; Dr. Sturm can prescribe pain medication that will help keep you comfortable.

How much does rhinoplasty cost?

The cost of rhinoplasty will depend on several factors, such as the extent of the procedure, whether it is primary or revision surgery, and whether it’s combined with another procedure. Since every person’s surgical plan is different, it’s recommended that you schedule a consultation so a precise cost estimate can be determined for you.

How long does rhinoplasty take?

Depending on the unique specifics of your procedure, your Houston rhinoplasty could take anywhere from two to four hours to complete. You’ll then need to remain at the facility for a few hours for monitoring; after that, someone else will be able to drive you home.

Are nose jobs covered by insurance?

That answer depends on what is actually being done. Rhinoplasty to alter the appearance of the nose is considered cosmetic and is not covered, but there are other things that can be covered by insurance that can offset financial costs. A septoplasty is typically covered because it is usually medically necessary to repair the septum or the divider between the two sides inside your nose to help you breathe better. A turbinate reduction is another surgery that is covered as well as the repairing of nasal vestibular stenosis, which is the internal nasal valve where the bones end and the cartilage begins with the narrowest part of the airway. All three of those surgeries can be covered by insurance and are commonly done at the same time as a rhinoplasty. If you have any of these functional problems and trouble breathing, having them fixed at the same time as addressing cosmetic changes will help you financially because your insurance will cover general anesthesia, the operating room, and other costs associated with surgery. With that part covered, you would only be responsible for the cosmetic portion of the procedure.

Does a nose job hurt?

When asked about the pain after surgery, most patients report it to be less than they anticipate. We provide pain medications post surgery just in case, but most people only use a few, typically not the whole amount. Most people will say it feels like sinus pressure and they have a harder time breathing through their nose, almost feeling like they have a cold, but that’s typically only the first few days because of swelling and some discharge. It’s more discomfort than pain. For some patients, over-the-counter painkillers are all that is needed.