Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty Surgery in Indianapolis & Carmel
Personalized nose reshaping designed to improve facial harmony, balance, and confidence while preserving natural expression.
At My Plastic Surgery Group, our board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Aker takes a highly individualized approach to rhinoplasty surgery, helping patients refine the appearance of the nose while maintaining balance with the rest of the facial features. Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as nose surgery, can address concerns related to nasal shape, profile appearance, symmetry, projection, or structural abnormalities that may affect breathing function.
Because the nose plays a central role in overall facial harmony, rhinoplasty requires careful surgical planning and a thoughtful artistic approach. During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your anatomy, discuss your goals, and develop a customized treatment plan designed to create refined, natural looking results that complement your unique facial structure.
Many patients choose rhinoplasty to address concerns such as a dorsal hump, nasal asymmetry, tip refinement, width reduction, or breathing difficulties caused by structural obstruction. Our focus is creating balanced, proportionate results that help patients feel more confident while still looking like themselves.
Rhinoplasty pricing typically ranges from $8,075–$10,000 depending on surgical complexity, anatomy, and individualized treatment planning. A consultation is required to provide a customized surgical quote.
Am I a Good Candidate?
People who are looking to improve the appearance of their noses are good candidates for a rhinoplasty procedure. Anyone suffering from breathing issues due to obstruction in the nasal passage is also an ideal candidate for the procedure.
The structures of the nose experience natural changes as a result of the aging process. If patients come in for rhinoplasty while these natural changes are still occurring, it can negatively affect results. Thus, men 16 years or older and women 15 years or older are good rhinoplasty candidates.
Rhinoplasty Procedure Details
A prominent nasal bridge or a nose that appears disproportionate in relation to the rest of the facial features can significantly impact an individual’s ability to conceal such characteristics, given it’s central face location. Rhinoplasty offers a viable solution for those seeking a lasting improvement in their appearance.
The open technique creates a small incision across your columella-the external tissue segment between the nostrils- whereas the closed technique entails making small incisions within the nostrils themselves, thus minimizing visible post-operative scarring.
After the incisions have been created, the surgeon modifies the bone, cartilage, and/or soft tissue to sculpt the nose into the desired shape. Lastly, the incisions are closed with sutures to complete the procedure.
Real Results
View before-and-after pictures of real patients of My Plastic Surgery Group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any surgery carries a small risk related to anesthesia, a small risk of excessive bleeding, and a tiny risk of wound infection. The most common risk in rhinoplasty surgery is a change in nasal airflow. This risk will be addressed in detail during your initial consultation with the plastic surgeon.
We recommend that for the first week of rhinoplasty recovery, you try not to blow your nose.
Rhinoplasty Recovery and Healing
How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?
The cost of a Rhinoplasty in Indianapolis and Carmel will depend on several factors. The price can be affected by body type, type of technique performed, surgical complications, and even allergies. Find out more by scheduling a consultation.
Meet Dr. Aker
Dr. Aker, an Indianapolis plastic surgeon affiliated with several area hospitals, has lectured and is published widely on a variety of plastic surgery topics. Dr. Aker brought several new techniques in cosmetic surgery to Indianapolis and Carmel including the endoscopic breast augmentation (“endo aug”) and Asian eyelid surgery.
Meet Dr. Beckman
After receiving her medical degree with honors, Dr. Beckman was selected for a highly competitive integrated plastic surgery residency position at Rutgers University, where she rigorously trained in both aesthetic and complex reconstructive plastic surgery for six years. During residency, she developed a strong passion for plastic surgery education and research. She earned several teaching and clinical excellence awards and served as Chief Resident in her final year.
After residency, Dr. Beckman was selected for an aesthetic plastic surgery fellowship position at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, one of the nation’s premier aesthetic plastic surgery practices. This additional year gives her the unique opportunity to learn from some of the most recognized names in aesthetic plastic surgery and to train with the most innovative procedures and products available.
