Frequently Asked Questions

First and foremost, being in good health is top priority. Secondly, an assessment will determine if you have a structural or aesthetic issue that can be addressed with surgery. Emotional wellbeing is paramount and realistic expectations are essential. The journey through surgery and recovery can be challenging especially if any issues are to arise. Any existing physical or psychological issues must be treated before considering cosmetic surgery.

Research. There are two types of surgeons qualified to perform Rhinoplasty surgery. An Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon who specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery or a Plastic Surgeon, both of whom are board-certified in Canada. Next, you want to ensure that the surgeon you choose specializes in Rhinoplasty and performs this surgery regularly. Some plastic surgeons may focus their practice on breast augmentation or tummy-tucks and perform very few rhinoplasty surgeries. On the other hand, a Head and Neck surgeon may specialize in cancer surgery and perform very few Rhinoplasty surgeries. The optimal choice is a surgeon whose specialty is Rhinoplasty, and dedicates their practice to the art and science of Rhinoplasty surgery. Rhinoplasty is a very intricate and challenging surgery and requires a surgeon highly skilled in both internal and external nasal surgery as both are intimately linked cosmetically and functionally.

Feel free to ask your surgeon for examples of their work. Before and after pictures of previous patients with a similar likeness to you can help show you the potential results your surgeon can achieve. Read reviews. These too can help give you some perspective about your choice in surgeon with regards to both their work and their work ethic.

Finally, the consultation with your surgeon is very important. Your surgeon should carefully analyze your nose both internally and externally. He should then discuss with you his surgical plan to ensure you are both in agreement. Open communication and a good rapport are very important right from the start.

Computer Imaging is a very helpful tool used to enhance the communication between you and your surgeon. Computer Imaging, also called Digital Imaging, is computer imaging software that allows your surgeon to modify an image of you to ensure that you and your surgeon share the same common goal. While this is a very helpful tool, it is not a guarantee of your result. However, it can often provide reassurance to a patient who needs a visual image to see what their results may look like.

The cost of Rhinoplasty surgery does vary depending on the surgeon and what the individual case requires. In Toronto, the average cost of Rhinoplasty starting at $9800 in hospital, and $10,600 in our private clinic for Canadian residents and international patients

Ontario’s Ministry of Health will typically cover a small portion of the surgery that addresses breathing issues (septoplasty or turbinate reduction). In some cases, OHIP will cover septorhinoplasty to straighten a deviated nose that is the result of a trauma or congenital birth abnormality. In those cases, an application for approval by the ministry will be required prior to surgery. In cases where there is both a cosmetic component and a functional issue being addressed, the patient will only be charged for the cosmetic component and our office staff will look after billing OHIP for the functional portion. Generally, private insurance plans do not cover cosmetic surgery.

Rhinoplasty surgery can vary in length from 1-3 hours, depending on the demands of each particular case.

Typically, Dr. Solomon does not use packing, however he will determine what your needs are on the day of your surgery. In cases with crooked noses, he may place plastic splints inside the nose to help retain a straight septum for the first week post-op.

We recommend 7- 10 days recovery time at home, but that can vary from patient to patient.

Everyone heals differently, however most patients display very few signs of surgery 2 weeks post op and feel quite comfortable returning to work or school at that time. Signs of bruising should be minimal at this point and any bruises that remain can be covered with makeup. Some swelling may still be visible on the nasal tip and along the sides of the nasal bridge. Most likely, the average person won’t notice the swelling, however you may feel it’s more noticeable than it is.

We recommend waiting 4 weeks before returning to your regular exercise routine. Low intensity exercise such as walking can be enjoyed as early as 2 weeks. Any sport that has the added risk of being hit in the face is best to avoid for 2 months following Rhinoplasty surgery. Any job that entails heavy lifting should also be avoided for the first 4 weeks.