What is rhinoplasty?
"I see every patient with an artistic eye."
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose for balance with the rest of the face — bridge, tip, nostrils, and profile. The goal is a nose that belongs to you, not a copied shape.
Dr. Lam performs primary, ethnic/Asian, and complex revision rhinoplasty — including saddle, crooked or twisted, traumatic, and aging noses. Male rhinoplasty is a specialty: men are approached differently in design and expectations.
Who it's for
Not one nose fits all.
The nose that bothers you
- A hump, bulbous tip, or asymmetry
- Breathing concerns, or a nose that changed with age
- A nose that simply never matched your face
Ethnic & Asian rhinoplasty
- Preserves the features that define your face — never "Westernizing"
- Expertise across Asian, African-American, Hispanic, and Indian noses
- A recognized authority who teaches these techniques worldwide
Revision rhinoplasty
- Correcting a previous surgery that did not settle
- Saddle deformities, asymmetries, over-resection
- Regardless of how long ago the first surgery was
The process, step by step.
What to expect from consultation to final result.
- Consultation. Facial analysis, imaging, and a design discussion of what "natural" means for you.
- Surgery. Performed under the surgeon's direct hands — typically 1.5–3 hours.
- Recovery. Splint and light bruising for about a week; most swelling settles over months.
- Result. The nose settles into its final character over 6–12 months.
Real results
Documented before & afters.
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In the clinic
See the consultation.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is ethnic rhinoplasty?
It preserves the features that define your face while refining proportion — never "Westernizing" the nose. Dr. Lam is a recognized expert in Asian, African-American, Hispanic, and Indian rhinoplasty.
Can a revision rhinoplasty be fixed?
Most can. Dr. Lam specializes in correcting previous surgery — saddle deformities, asymmetries, over-resection — regardless of when it was done.
Is the scar visible?
For most rhinoplasty approaches, incisions are hidden inside the nostrils.
How long is recovery?
A splint stays on about a week. Most patients are back to non-strenuous life quickly; the final result matures over a year.
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Schedule your consultation.
Bring the nose that bothers you. Leave with a design discussion — honest candidacy, real imaging, and a plan built around your face.