At EyeFACE Institute, we believe your face is your story. Every angle, contour, and plane conveys not just beauty—but identity. As Toronto’s leading specialists in eyelid and face cosmetic plastic surgery, we offer rhinoplasty among our signature treatments to restore balance, refine appearance, and, when needed, improve breathing. Our multidisciplinary team—comprising facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and dermatologists—brings precision, artistry, and safety to every procedure.
What Is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job,” is a surgical procedure aimed at reshaping or reconstructing the nose. The goals may be purely aesthetic (to improve proportion, refine tip, reduce a hump, narrow the bridge, adjust nostrils) or functional (to correct breathing problems, a deviated septum, or structural issues). Many patients seeking rhinoplasty at EyeFACE come not simply to change one feature, but to enhance facial harmony—so the nose complements rather than competes with other facial features.
Why Choose Rhinoplasty?
People often consider rhinoplasty for one or more of the following reasons:
- Aesthetics and self-image: Perhaps you feel your nose is too large, too wide, has a dorsal hump, droopy tip, or asymmetry. Adjusting these aspects can dramatically affect facial balance and confidence.
- Functional issues: Difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils, congestion, or problems due to a deviated septum or other internal nasal structure issues. Rhinoplasty can address both appearance and airway function.
- Congenital or trauma-related deformity: Birth differences, injuries, or past surgeries may have altered the nose’s shape or function; rhinoplasty can correct or reconstruct.
- Proportion and aging: As the rest of the face changes over time, the nose’s appearance can seem more prominent; some seek rhinoplasty later in life to restore more youthful proportions.
EyeFACE Institute’s Philosophy & Expertise
What makes EyeFACE Institute distinct in the field of facial plastic surgery and rhinoplasty:
- Dedicated Facial Specialists
We don’t do a little of everything. Our practice focuses exclusively on the face—eyelids, nose, skin, soft tissues—with surgeons who have deep training in facial anatomy. This ensures that when we perform rhinoplasty, we understand how even slight changes ripple across expression, breath, and overall facial balance.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Because function is as important as form, our rhinoplasty patients benefit from input by both facial plastic surgeons and, when needed, ENT specialists. If breathing or sinus issues are present, they are addressed concurrently with cosmetic concerns. This holistic care is central to EyeFACE’s mission. - Surgical Precision, Artistic Sensibility
Our surgeons use microsurgical techniques, refined tools, and plan incisions or reshaping with an eye to how scars will lie, how light and shadow will fall, and how the nose behaves during expression and with time. Our goal is a natural-looking result—one that doesn’t declare “I had surgery” but “this looks like you, only you feel more confident.” - Safety & Accreditation
EyeFACE’s facility is fully accredited; we adhere to rigorous surgical standards. Pre-operative work ups, anesthesia safety, sterile technique, and post-operative monitoring are non-negotiable. Patients are guided every step of the way, from consultation to recovery. - Patient-Centered Care
Your goals, not ours, guide the process. In consultations, we listen carefully: what you dislike, what you want improved, what functional issues you’re experiencing. We review risks openly, set realistic expectations, and design a plan based on your face, your skin type, healing capacity, and lifestyle.
The Rhinoplasty Process at EyeFACE
Here is what you can expect when you choose to have rhinoplasty with us.
Consultation & Planning
- Detailed assessment: We examine nasal external structure (bridge, tip, nostrils, profile), internal anatomy (septum, turbinates), skin thickness, and how the nose relates to other facial features.
- Photographs & imaging: Before-and-after simulations help you visualize possibilities; photos from multiple angles aid in planning.
- Functional testing: If there are breathing problems, we investigate them—nasal airflow, obstruction—so both cosmetic and medical improvement can be addressed.
- Discussion of what’s possible and what’s realistic: Skin thickness, cartilage availability, age, previous trauma—all affect what can and can’t be done.
Surgery
- Techniques: Can be open rhinoplasty (incision across the columella) or closed (incisions inside the nose), depending on what shape changes are needed. Cartilage grafts (from your septum, ear, or rib) may be used for support or refinement.
- Anesthesia: Typically performed under general anesthesia or sedation, with complete measures for safety.
- Procedure time: Depending on complexity, can take several hours.
Recovery & Healing
- Immediate post-operative: Some swelling, bruising, discomfort. Splints, nasal packing or internal supports may be used. You’ll receive detailed aftercare instructions.
- Short term: Most patients see noticeable swelling reduction in 1-2 weeks; returning to non-strenuous daily activity happens gradually.
- Long term: Final shape emerges over several months (sometimes up to one year), as cartilage settles, skin adjusts, swelling fully subsides.
Risks, Considerations & What to Expect
Every surgery has risks. Rhinoplasty is no exception. At EyeFACE, we are committed to transparency:
- Scarring: Usually very minimal in open rhinoplasty; closed approaches avoid external incision-scars altogether. Still, individual healing varies.
- Swelling and bruising: Normal and expected; it can take weeks to resolve.
- Asymmetry or small irregularities: Rare, but sometimes minor revisions are needed to perfect symmetry.
- Breathing difficulties if over-resection: Under-correction of structure can lead to poor support; that’s why structural integrity is preserved.
- Skin thickness challenges: Thicker skin can hide definition; thinner skin shows irregularities. Each has pros/cons.
- Patient expectations: Because the nose is central to facial identity, expectations must be balanced with biologic possibilities.
Benefits of Rhinoplasty
If done well, rhinoplasty by a specialized surgeon offers:
- Improved facial harmony: A nose that complements your eyes, cheeks, lips.
- Enhanced self-confidence: With an improved sense of proportionality, many patients feel more comfortable in photos, public situations, and social interactions.
- Better breathing and physical comfort: When functional issues are corrected, quality of life improves.
- Long-term satisfaction: Because the nose doesn’t usually change much with weight or moderate aging, a well-done rhinoplasty gives lasting results.
Why EyeFACE Institute Is the Right Choice
Based on what EyeFACE is built on, here are reasons to trust us with your rhinoplasty:
- Deep expertise: Dr. Ashlin Alexander is a facial plastic surgeon whose focus includes rhinoplasty. Our team features professionals who specialize exclusively in facial and eyelid plastic surgery, ensuring your case is handled by those who do this every day.
- Tailored planning: No “one size fits all.” Your nose is connected to your airways, skin, cartilage, and facial proportions. Planning is customized.
- Natural results: We aim for subtlety. Our rhinoplasty examples show before/after photos that preserve identity—improvement without “overdone” appearance.
- Safety & facility: Accredited surgical facility, top operating standards, experienced anesthesia and post-operative monitoring.
- Support throughout recovery: We don’t just do the surgery; we will guide you through recovery, manage complications, and ensure you’re happy with both function and aesthetics
Who Is a Good Candidate?
You are likely a strong candidate for rhinoplasty if:
- You are at least in mid-teens (so your facial growth is nearly complete), with realistic expectations.
- You have good general health, are willing to stop smoking if applicable (smoking delays healing).
- You have both cosmetic and/or functional goals: you want to change appearance and/or improve breathing.
- You understand the recovery process, the timeline, and are committed to follow-up care.
How to Take the First Step
- Book a consultation with one of our facial plastic surgeons at EyeFACE. We will review your anatomy, your desires, your medical history, and provide a realistic plan.
- Bring reference photos. What do you like? What don’t you like? Helps align surgeon + patient visions.
- Ask questions. Inquire about technique options, risks, healing timeline, what you should expect right away and long-term.
- Review before/after gallery. Seeing real patients’ results helps you understand what is possible. EyeFACE has many examples.
Conclusion
Rhinoplasty is more than changing the shape of your nose. It’s about restoring balance between appearance and function, refining identity, and enhancing both how you look and how you feel. At EyeFACE Institute, our specialized team, surgical precision, patient-focused approach, and dedication to safety means that we don’t just perform rhinoplasty — we guide you through a transformation rooted in your goals, identity, and facial harmony. If you’re considering changing your nose—whether for aesthetic refinement, breathing relief, or both—let us help you see what’s possible, support you through the process, and deliver results that feel like you, only more confident.
- Visit us at our Toronto clinic
- Book Consultation
- Call to schedule your consultation: (647) 351-6501
