Your nose is the centerpiece of your face. And when you feel that it doesn't reflect the "true you," your confidence can suffer. It may be too big. It may be crooked. Either way, it doesn't look like the nose you feel should be yours. Fortunately, nose reshaping surgery or “rhinoplasty” can make things right.

If you want your nose to be perfect, Toronto rhinoplasty expert Dr. Mike Roskies can make your dream a reality. He has years of experience helping people in Toronto and across Canada achieve their most beautiful look. Dr. Roskies is a world-authority on Preservation Rhinoplasty, a precise technique that creates natural looking noses and reduces the incidence of complications. He and his highly-trained team are dedicated to providing the highest quality rhinoplasty in Toronto and rhinoplasty in Canada for patients, correcting the issues they have with their noses. Dr. Roskies knows the nose.

What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a "nose job", is quite literally, shaping of the nose. It is the third most common cosmetic surgery performed today and the goals are to reshape and to resize the nose in order to create harmony within the face. Additional goals may be to improve nasal breathing or to reconstruct the nose after skin cancer. Categories of rhinoplasty include:

Primary rhinoplasty: preservation, structural or reductive
Ethnic rhinoplasty
Tip plasty (addressing the tip only)
Alar plasty (addressing the nostrils only)

Who Is An Ideal Candidate?

Your nose is too large or too small
Your nose does not seem to fit with the rest of your face
Your nose is crooked, badly shaped, or out of alignment
You have nasal blockage inside your nose and have trouble breathing
You have a birth defect that you would like improved
You would like improvement, not perfection, in the appearance of your nose
You are in good health, have a positive outlook and realistic expectations

Toronto Surgeon Dr Mike Roskies with model with red hair

Why Dr. Roskies?

"The best nose is the one that you no longer notice" - Dr. Michael Roskies

15,000 hours spent operating on the face
True understanding of form and function of the nose
Aesthetic eye refined during two fellowships
Published numerous scientific studies and textbook chapters on the nose
Teaches residents rhinoplasty at University of Toronto

How do I know if Rhinoplasty is right for me?

—Mike Roskies, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Dr. Roskies can help you figure out if rhinoplasty is the right answer to your problems. During your consultation for a rhinoplasty Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mike Roskies will thoroughly examine the current condition of your nose and talk you through options on how to correct the details that keep you from looking the way you want. He will also listen attentively to your concerns and answer any questions you may have. He wants you to feel educated and comfortable throughout your process. Together, you will craft a personalized rhinoplasty that fits your unique needs and lifestyle.

Rhinoplasty Procedure

Mike Roskies, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Toronto Dr Mike Roskies with model with red hair

Dr. Roskies has spent his career training with rhinoplasty experts, learning every single nuance, and has developed his own “winning formula.” My goal is to give you a nose that withstands the forces of life and trends of the time so that in 30 years from now, you are still happy with your choice. In the majority of cases, he will employ the "Preservation Rhinoplasty" technique, otherwise known as the "new wave of nasal surgery." In this technique, surgeons "preserve" all that is good with a nose: how the bridge is smooth, how the ligaments hold the skin in place... and make minimally-invasive and precise changes along the way.

The surgery usually starts with an open approach, leaving a barely noticeable scar under the nose. Once all the bones and cartilages are identified, the newest equipment like the Piezo-electric (ultrasonic) Rhinoplasty Device is used to precisely sculpt the nose, instead of using a hammer and chisel that leads to short and long-term complications. This leads to an overall easier recovery for you with less swelling, bruising, and pain. Most importantly, once healed, the nose will keep its form and function forever.

Rhinoplasty Recovery

You will go home with a cast, tape, and a dressing for the nose. This will come off between 5-8 days.

Roskies Rule of 2s

2 weeks: socially presentable
2 months: swelling hits 40-50% reduction
2 years: skin is back to baseline

Potential Complications

Hematoma (blood collection), bruising, swelling
Infection
Septal perforation (hole)
Scars
Numbness in lip and teeth
Need for revision surgery

Intended Results

To lengthen, shorten, straighten rotate, derotate, project, deproject the nose
To improve breathing

Rhinoplasty Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a rhinoplasty procedure cost?

Various factors will influence the cost of your rhinoplasty in Toronto, including:

The extent of the surgery
Technique used
Supplemental procedures
The skill of the surgeon

Following your consultation, Dr. Roskies will provide you with a detailed breakdown of the costs you can expect to incur before any work is performed.

Will my rhinoplasty hurt?

You will not feel any pain during the procedure due to anesthesia. Following your procedure, you will have medication to control discomfort and a detailed recovery plan to minimize pain during recovery. You will experience some tenderness in the first few days after surgery, but most Toronto rhinoplasty patients find the discomfort to be tolerable if they follow Dr. Roskies’ instructions. Dr. Roskies also practices ultrasonic and preservation rhinoplasty techniques, which can often allow him to reshape the nose without removing tissues. This speeds up recovery times and lessens issues like bleeding during recovery.

Are there alternatives to surgery?

It depends on your situation. In some cases, Dr. Roskies can use dermal fillers to perform a “liquid rhinoplasty,” where he can change the size and shape of your nose without surgery. Liquid rhinoplasty results often last a year or more, which makes it a perfect way to “try on” your new nose before permanent surgical rhinoplasty.

Schedule a Consultation Today

This life is what we make of it. Dr. Mike Roskies helps patients like you determine their own futures through innovative, meticulous, and gorgeous facial plastic surgery in Toronto. As one of the rising stars of plastic surgery, patients come from around the country to receive Dr. Roskies’ life-changing procedures. Ready to give your story an exciting new chapter? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Roskies today.

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