Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

Dr. Daniel Barrett performs both open and closed rhinoplasty at his Beverly Hills surgical center. Closed rhinoplasty — performed entirely through the nostrils — suits minor modifications such as dorsal hump removal or small tip refinements with minimal swelling and no external scarring. Open rhinoplasty uses a small inter-columellar incision to allow direct cartilage access for more complex reshaping, reconstruction, and grafting. The procedure takes approximately four hours under general anesthesia, with most patients back to work within one week.

Rhinoplasty at Barrett Plastic Surgery is tailored to each patient's facial anatomy, aesthetic goals, and functional needs. Dr. Barrett evaluates both cosmetic appearance and nasal airflow at consultation, ensuring that improvements to the nose's form do not compromise breathing — and, where nasal obstruction is present, may actively improve it. Closed rhinoplasty keeps all incisions hidden inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scarring. It is best suited to patients seeking moderate refinements: smoothing a dorsal hump, refining a bulbous or wide tip, or narrowing the nasal bridge. Swelling resolves more quickly with this approach, and recovery tends to be shorter. Open rhinoplasty involves a small incision across the columella (the strip of tissue between the nostrils). This exposure gives Dr. Barrett direct visualisation of the nasal cartilages and allows precise cartilage grafting, structural repositioning, and reconstructive work that closed access cannot support. The resulting scar is typically imperceptible once healed. Both techniques are performed at the on-site Ivy Surgical Center under general anesthesia. The procedure lasts approximately four hours, and patients generally return to non-strenuous work within one week. Swelling subsides gradually over up to twelve months before final results are fully apparent; bruising and mild stuffiness are expected in the first two weeks. Candidacy requires that nasal bone growth be complete (typically late teenage years or older) and that the patient holds realistic expectations about outcome. Dr. Barrett's media presence — including appearances on The Doctors and published research on capsular contracture — reflects his commitment to patient education, which extends to a YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to answering common patient questions. Pricing is by consultation; flexible financing options are available through Cherry, PatientFi, and CareCredit.