Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Primary, revision, and ethnic rhinoplasty performed by Dr. Parit A. Patel, MD, MBA, FACS — a Newsweek-recognised Best Plastic Surgeon for rhinoplasty — at 737 N Michigan Ave, Chicago. Dr. Patel's craniofacial reconstructive training makes him well-positioned to address both aesthetic concerns (dorsal hump, tip shape, bridge width, asymmetry) and functional nasal issues including septoplasty. Open and closed techniques are available. Ethnic rhinoplasty honouring the patient's heritage is offered alongside standard aesthetic cases.

Rhinoplasty at the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Chicago is performed by Dr. Parit A. Patel, whose 2025 Newsweek recognition as one of America's Best Plastic Surgeons specifically in the rhinoplasty category underscores his specialist standing in nasal surgery. Dr. Patel's dual background in aesthetic and craniofacial reconstructive surgery — the latter covering complex structural work involving the nose and facial skeleton — equips him to approach rhinoplasty with a thorough understanding of nasal anatomy, from the bony nasal bridge through the upper and lower lateral cartilages to the nasal septum. Common aesthetic concerns addressed in primary rhinoplasty include dorsal hump reduction, refinement of a bulbous or drooping nasal tip, narrowing of a wide nasal bridge, correction of nasal asymmetry, and adjustment of the columellar-labial angle. Functional concerns, including a deviated nasal septum or internal nasal valve narrowing that causes chronic nasal obstruction, can be addressed concurrently in a combined rhinoplasty and septoplasty, potentially providing dual insurance coverage for the functional component. Dr. Patel offers both the open rhinoplasty approach — using a small transcolumellar incision to allow direct visualisation of the entire cartilage framework — and the closed endonasal approach, where all incisions remain inside the nostrils, leaving no external scar. The open approach is generally preferred for complex tip work, revision cases, and grafting procedures. Ethnic rhinoplasty, listed as a specific offering, focuses on achieving the patient's aesthetic goals while preserving the distinctive characteristics of their ethnic heritage — an approach that requires nuanced aesthetic judgment and an understanding of the structural differences between nasal types. Liquid rhinoplasty using dermal fillers is also available for non-surgical nasal reshaping. Recovery from surgical rhinoplasty involves a nasal splint for approximately one week, significant swelling in the first two weeks, and gradual refinement over twelve to eighteen months.