Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

Rhinoplasty at Memorial Plastic Surgery Houston is performed by Dr. Tyler McElwee, MD, a facial plastic surgery specialist. The practice offers primary rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, ethnic rhinoplasty designed to enhance while preserving heritage features, and functional rhinoplasty to address breathing concerns. Procedures are performed under general anesthesia using both open and closed techniques and take approximately three to four hours. All-inclusive pricing covers surgeon fees, anesthesia, operating room costs, and all post-operative follow-up visits.

Rhinoplasty at Memorial Plastic Surgery Houston is led by Dr. Tyler McElwee, MD, whose practice is focused on facial plastic surgery with particular expertise in nasal reshaping. The rhinoplasty program spans four principal categories, each addressing a distinct patient need. Primary rhinoplasty targets patients seeking cosmetic improvement to nasal shape, size, or proportion for the first time. Common aesthetic goals include reduction or refinement of the nasal dorsum (bridge), tip refinement for bulbous or drooping tips, narrowing of a wide nasal base, and harmonisation of the nose with the overall facial structure. Revision rhinoplasty addresses patients who have had a prior nasal surgery and wish to correct either a functional problem or an aesthetic result that did not meet expectations. Revision cases are technically more demanding due to scar tissue, altered cartilage architecture, and potential graft requirement, and Memorial Plastic Surgery's base pricing reflects this complexity, with total cost dependent on the specific findings at consultation. Ethnic rhinoplasty represents a refinement-focused approach that acknowledges the significant anatomical variation between ethnic groups — thicker skin envelope in patients of African, Hispanic, or Asian heritage, for example, requires different cartilage grafting strategies and tip sculpting approaches than a rhinoplasty performed on thinner nasal skin. Dr. McElwee's ethnic rhinoplasty approach is oriented toward enhancement of the individual's nasal aesthetics while maintaining the ethnic characteristics that define their appearance. Functional rhinoplasty targets anatomical causes of nasal airway obstruction — principally deviated nasal septum (septoplasty) and inferior turbinate hypertrophy — and may be partially or fully covered by insurance when performed for documented medical indications. Dr. McElwee uses both open rhinoplasty (a small columellar incision to fully expose the nasal framework) and closed rhinoplasty (incisions entirely within the nostrils) techniques, selecting the approach based on the degree of structural modification required. Procedures are performed under general anesthesia and typically take three to four hours. All-inclusive pricing from $7,500 to $10,000 covers the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, operating room, and all post-operative care. Financing is available through CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit, and Prosper Healthcare Lending.