Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty at GW Medical Faculty Associates is performed by Dr. Michael Olding and Dr. Adam Singleton in Washington DC, covering both cosmetic and functional nasal surgery. Aesthetic rhinoplasty addresses dorsal hump reduction, tip refinement, asymmetry correction, and nasal width; functional cases include septoplasty for deviated septum and airway obstruction. Dr. Singleton, a facial plastic surgeon with subspecialty focus on nasal surgery, also performs septoplasty as part of his otolaryngology-based practice and treats nasal and maxillofacial trauma. Procedures are performed under general anesthesia at GW Hospital's surgical facilities.

Rhinoplasty at the GW Cosmetic Surgery Center and Plastic Surgery department is available from two complementarily trained surgeons, providing coverage across the full spectrum of cosmetic, functional, and reconstructive nasal surgery. Dr. Michael Olding MD FACS brings the perspective of a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive aesthetic nasal reshaping experience, performing both open and closed rhinoplasty for patients seeking to address a prominent dorsal hump, a wide or bulbous nasal tip, nasal asymmetry, or disproportionate nose-to-face balance. The open approach, using a transcolumellar incision connecting bilateral marginal incisions, provides direct visualisation of the nasal cartilaginous framework — preferred when significant structural reshaping, cartilage grafting, or tip modification is planned. Closed endonasal rhinoplasty places all incisions within the nostrils and is used for more limited modifications where the existing structural anatomy is adequate. Dr. Adam Singleton MD broadens the department's nasal surgery capability through his board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, which encompasses subspecialty expertise in the upper airway anatomy, septoplasty, and nasal function. Septoplasty corrects a deviated nasal septum that obstructs airflow through one or both nasal passages, and can be performed either as a standalone functional procedure or as a concurrent component of cosmetic rhinoplasty. Functional septoplasty cases with documented airway impairment may qualify for partial insurance coverage through the patient's health plan. Turbinate reduction to address mucosal hypertrophy of the inferior turbinates — a common contributor to nasal obstruction alongside septal deviation — is additionally available. Dr. Singleton also manages acute and chronic nasal and maxillofacial trauma, including fracture management and reconstructive procedures for traumatic nasal deformity. Washington DC patients seeking rhinoplasty at GW Hospital benefit from the academic medical center setting, with access to advanced intraoperative technology and full post-operative support from the GW Health system.