Rhinoplasty - low long does the surgery take?

The answer is highly variable. It varies based on the patient’s anatomy, their aesthetic goals, and the experience and techniques used by their surgeon. At its shortest, a rhinoplasty may take an hour. At its longest, it may take up to 8 hours.

The length of the surgery is good to know as a patient, but isn’t everything. Let’s dive a bit deeper…a very straightforward, primary rhinoplasty in a patient who simply wants a small tweak in the hands of an experienced surgeon may only take an hour. While a more complex, revision rhinoplasty (meaning they’ve had one before) who is desiring a bigger change and requires multiple grafts may take multiple hours. Both patients will likely end up with great results.

Prior to undergoing any procedure, I encourage patients to ask their surgeon about the length of the procedure, the type of anesthesia that will be used, the person who will be administering the anesthesia, and the facility used during the procedure.