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The nose sits at the center of the face—subtle changes here can profoundly impact your overall appearance. Dr. Rami Sherif trained with the foremost authorities in rhinoplasty and has developed the tools and techniques to create beautiful, elegant, and natural noses that elevate form while also emphasizing function and easy breathing. Whether your goals are cosmetic, functional, or both, Dr. Sherif’s approach to rhinoplasty is rooted in anatomy, structure, and natural beauty. Every procedure is customized to your facial proportions, preserving your unique identity while enhancing symmetry and flow. From smoothing a dorsal hump to refining the tip or correcting breathing issues, the result is perfectly you, at your most balanced. 

QUICK FACTS

  • Surgery Time 3-4 hours
  • Recovery Downtime 7–10 days for social recovery; 6 weeks for full activity
  • Scarring Typically minimal and hidden under the nose
  • Anesthesia General
  • Final Results Early results apparent by 6 weeks, final results by 1 year

Why consider rhinoplasty?

  • Smooth a bump on your nose or straighten a deviated nose

  • Refine the nasal tip for better shape and definition

  • Adjust nostril width or projection

  • Improve breathing through structural correction

  • Achieve better facial balance from the front and side

Am I a candidate?

Rhinoplasty may be the right fit for you if:

  • Your facial growth is complete (typically age 16+)

  • You’re in good overall health and a non-smoker

  • You are bothered by the shape or size of your nose

  • You have difficulty breathing due to nasal obstruction

  • You desire a more harmonious facial profile

Recovery Timeline

Healing is a journey—rhinoplasty swelling, especially at the tip, takes time to fully resolve. Dr. Sherif monitors progress over the full healing year to ensure symmetry and satisfaction.

  • Day 1–3

    Swelling and bruising peak; use cold compresses and rest upright.

  • Day 4–7

    Swelling begins to subside; external and internal nasal splints as well as sutures are typically removed on day 7

  • Week 2

    Bruising fades significantly. Most patients are presentable in social settings.

  • Week 4–6

    Breathing improves as swelling inside the nose subsides. Light exercise resumes.

  • Month 3

    Most of the swelling resolved. Profile and tip shape become clearer.

  • Month 6–12

    Final definition takes shape. Subtle refinement continues.

Dr. Sherif's Approach

Rhinoplasty is among the most detail-oriented procedures in facial surgery—and one where artistry matters as much as anatomy. Dr. Sherif focuses on precision, open, structural rhinoplasty. He addresses all aspects of the nose, including skin, soft tissue, cartilage, and bone, thereby ensuring results that hold up over time and look natural in motion. For functional concerns, he evaluates internal structures like the septum, turbinates, and valves to ensure your breathing is optimized alongside any external refinements.

 

He prioritizes:

  • Structure-focused methods that avoid long-term collapse

  • Open approach to ensure the most precise operation

  • Balanced profile sculpting

  • Long-term follow-up to guide healing and symmetry

Questions about appointments

Here are answers to common inquiries to help you feel fully prepared.

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Rami Sherif by calling (214) 723-6709, visiting our consultation page, or by emailing our office at drsherifoffice@dpsi.org. One of our office representatives will answer your inquiry within 24-48 hours and get you scheduled to see Dr. Sherif!

Dr. Sherif will learn about your goals and desires. After obtaining a detailed health history, Dr. Sherif will perform a physical exam to determine the best approach for you.

Most patients describe it as uncomfortable due to congestion, not painful. Dr. Sherif provides medication and post-op support to ease the recovery.

Open rhinoplasty involves a small incision at the base of the nose for full access and precision. Closed rhinoplasty keeps all incisions internal. Dr. Sherif typically performs open rhinoplasty to provide full access to all the structures that he addresses during the operation. 

No - unless you desire a very specific look. Dr. Sherif emphasizes natural refinement—your nose will look like a better version of itself, not someone else’s.

That’s perfectly normal. Many patients seek micro-refinements—just a bump softened or the tip narrowed. Subtlety is a specialty.

Yes. Functional concerns like a deviated septum or collapsed nasal valves are corrected during surgery. Dr. Sherif believes that every rhinoplasty should be a marriage of form and function.