Rhinoplasty — Nose Surgery

Dr. Horn performs primary and revision rhinoplasty using open and closed techniques at his River North, Chicago practice. Procedures address bridge profile, tip projection and shape, nostril width, symmetry, and functional concerns including a deviated septum. Both cosmetic reshaping and combined functional-cosmetic cases are handled. Consultations are available in person and virtually, with financing options for qualified patients.

Rhinoplasty at Michael Horn Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago is performed by Dr. Michael A. Horn, a board-certified plastic surgeon with over two decades of surgical experience. Nose surgery — whether for aesthetic refinement, correction of a previous procedure, or combined cosmetic and functional goals — requires a nuanced understanding of nasal anatomy, skin thickness, cartilage behavior, and proportional harmony with the rest of the face. Dr. Horn uses both open and closed rhinoplasty approaches based on the complexity and goals of each case. The closed technique keeps all incisions inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scarring and typically shortening the recovery timeline. The open technique adds a small incision across the columella, the narrow strip of tissue between the nostrils, allowing superior access for cases requiring significant modification of the nasal tip, bridge, or overall structure. Primary rhinoplasty at the practice covers a comprehensive range of changes: smoothing a dorsal hump, refining a bulbous or drooping tip, narrowing wide nostrils, correcting a crooked or asymmetric nose, or achieving general size reduction. Where functional concerns coexist — particularly a deviated nasal septum that impairs breathing — septoplasty can be performed concurrently. Revision rhinoplasty cases, where a patient has previously undergone nose surgery elsewhere and seeks correction or refinement, are also managed at the practice. These cases demand a higher level of technical expertise due to scar tissue, potential cartilage graft needs, and the complexity of working on previously altered anatomy. All patients begin with a detailed consultation — available both in person at the River North location and virtually — during which Dr. Horn reviews the patient's goals, performs a nasal analysis, and discusses realistic outcomes, procedural approach, and recovery expectations. Financing is available for qualified patients. The practice serves patients throughout the Chicago metropolitan area including the North Shore, Oak Park, Naperville, and the broader Midwest.