Expert rhinoplasty in Honolulu by double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Susan Tan. Because the nose is the most prominent facial feature, rhinoplasty is the most-requested facial plastic surgery procedure — and also one of the most complex. Selecting the right surgeon makes all the difference.
Looking in the mirror and becoming more pleased with what you see can be life-changing. Dr. Susan Tan of Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery is double board-certified and is highly regarded for providing the finest rhinoplasty Honolulu has to offer. Her caring, patient-centered approach assures complete comfort throughout the process.
There are cosmetic and medical reasons for rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty in Honolulu can make a crooked nose appear straighter, reduce size or prominence, and remove bumps and humps. When expanded to functional rhinoplasty, the procedure has health benefits — helping you breathe properly.
Hawaii's patient population includes a high proportion of patients of Asian, Pacific Islander, Filipino, and mixed heritage — patients whose nasal anatomy and aesthetic goals require a different surgical approach. Dr. Tan designs every rhinoplasty around the patient's own heritage, facial structure, and desired outcome.
Why Choose Dr. TanA nose that appears too large or too prominent in proportion to the face can be refined — reducing overall size while maintaining natural harmony with your other features.
A bulbous, drooping, or asymmetric nasal tip can be refined — one of the most technically demanding aspects of rhinoplasty, requiring precise cartilage work and aesthetic judgment.
A bump or hump on the nasal bridge is one of the most common rhinoplasty concerns. Smoothing the dorsal profile is among the most impactful changes for facial harmony.
Nasal asymmetry from prior trauma or previous surgery can be corrected — improving both the aesthetic appearance and, when structural deformity is present, nasal breathing.
The decision about whether you'll benefit most from open or closed rhinoplasty depends on your nasal structure and aesthetic goals. Dr. Tan's experience and training inform the advice you'll receive — she works with each patient uniquely.
Closed rhinoplasty is the best option for patients requiring less complex changes. All incisions are made from inside the nostrils — no external scarring. It works well for finite changes when less restructuring is needed, with faster recovery and less swelling.
Open rhinoplasty allows for more significant structural alterations — including a small incision on the columella (the strip between the nostrils) that provides full visibility of the nasal structure. Incisions are precise and carefully placed in the skin's natural folds to conceal them.
Septoplasty corrects a crooked or deviated septum and improves breathing. It can be done alone or combined with cosmetic rhinoplasty for patients with both functional and aesthetic concerns — and may qualify for partial insurance coverage when functional impairment is documented.
Dr. Tan has extensive experience with rhinoplasty across Hawaii's full range of patient backgrounds — Asian, Japanese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Korean, and mixed-heritage. She designs results that improve balance and proportion without erasing the patient's natural facial identity.
Cosmetic nose surgery is an option for anyone who would like to improve the size or shape of their nose. There is no optimal age — people in their teens (with fully grown noses), through their 20s and 30s, and even into middle age and beyond are candidates.
When you make an initial visit for a consultation with Dr. Tan, she will explain your options, review aesthetic and medical considerations, and discuss the rhinoplasty approach best suited to your specific anatomy and goals.
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