Rhinoplasty in Miami, FL

Rhinoplasty, also known as nasal reshaping, a nose job, or nose surgery, is one of the top 5 cosmetic procedures performed in America. Year after year, more people opt to change the most prominent feature of their face to align with their personal image goals. Dr. Joshua Lampert, a board-certified plastic surgeon and top rhinoplasty surgeon in Miami, cautions consumers to look further than the promises and price tags offered by corporately owned and volume-based clinics and instead opt for the experience, safety, and beautifully-nuanced results that can be achieved when you choose the very best.

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What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that improves the symmetry, size, shape, and structure of your nose to achieve a more refined, balanced, and attractive appearance. For many patients, a nose job addresses unhappiness or insecurities about the facial appearance. For others, rhinoplasty resolves breathing problems or excessive snoring, concerns that also inhibit the quality of life.

Rhinoplasty is considered by surgeons to be one of the most challenging procedures in plastic surgery. Not every surgeon has the experience, technical skill, and artistic intuition to produce the aesthetic results desired with rhinoplasty. With board certification and vast experience in cranial surgery, Dr. Lampert delivers ideal results with nose surgery in Miami.

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What Sets Dr. Lampert Apart?

Rhinoplasty must be a labor of love for the rhinoplastic surgeon. The nose is typically the most scrutinized anatomic structure of the face, if not of the body or entire human being! The best rhinoplasty surgeons not only take the time to perform the operation to the best of their abilities, but they also embrace the challenge of difficult noses, complicated revision surgeries, and even major nasal reconstruction after traumatic events such as amputation!

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Multiple examples in the national news on multiple stations of Dr. Lampert’s nasal reconstruction cases below with three different young ladies. One girl’s mom took her to over 25 different doctors before seeing Dr. Lampert.

Patient Reviews

Life-Changing Care and Outstanding Results

Dr Lampert is the consummate professional, he is not only caring with impeccable bedside manners, but he is thorough with his decisions and makes you feel safe and well taken care off. I highly recommend him for any procedure you may need done. I had four surgeries done by him and I am not only pleased but actually blessed he was able to make my nose able to breathe properly. Thank you Dr.Lampert and your entire staff for being there for me.

Couldn't Have Done a Better Job

I had broken my nose in a wrestling match in high school. My nose was crooked to the left side and I had a little trouble breathing out of one nostril. Dr. Lampert straightened out the nose and reduced a bump in the top part of my nose. It looks much better then before and he couldn't have done a better job.

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Dr. Lampert's Passion for Rhinoplasty

Dr. Lampert loves rhinoplasty and nasal reconstruction! After his 6 years of plastic surgery residency was completed, he could have gone directly into private practice. He didn't. Instead, he pursued his passion for surgery on the face and nose by doing an additional 7th year of plastic surgery training, specifically with the President of the Rhinoplasty Society. He also traveled extensively to see other master nasal surgeons and presented his findings internationally and at the Rhinoplasty Society. After training under and working with some of his favorite rhinoplasty heroes, Dr. Lampert opened his practice in Miami.

His first case in private practice was a rhinoplasty, and soon after that, he saw a complete nasal amputation case referred from another plastic surgeon who "felt uncomfortable" with the procedure. Dr. Lampert started doing many cosmetic rhinoplasties, broken noses, and complex nasal reconstruction surgeries at the hospital. He eventually built his Ambulatory Surgery Center and plastic surgery facility in order to house his massively growing inventory of rhinoplasty equipment (which eventually became too heavy to lug over to the hospital) and also, of course, to provide even better care for my rhinoplasty patients!

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Attention to Detail

Good work always takes time, especially with nasal surgery. Proper surgical performance on the nose requires meticulous attention to every detail and taking the time to get it right. Adequate time should be spent with the patient prior to surgery in order to best understand the specific anatomy and the patient's ultimate goals. Understanding the patient and what they specifically want to change about their nose (basically the "center of their face") takes time and should never be rushed.

Take the Necessary Time

Equally, the rhinoplasty surgeon should take the necessary time to try and achieve all of this while also improving the nasal airway. The fast operation is usually not correct, especially with the nose! I encourage everyone considering nose surgery to ask their potential surgeon how much time they anticipate they will take with them in the operating room. A large percentage of Dr. Lampert’s practice is revision rhinoplasty, fixing bad noses from other surgeons.

Find a Passionate Surgeon

What amazes him is that there are still surgeons out there who will do primary rhinoplasty but will not do cosmetic revision rhinoplasty! If your surgeon does not feel comfortable performing revision rhinoplasty, then they are probably less experienced, less committed, and less in love with the art form. Nasal anatomy is spectacular and complex. Make sure your surgeon is in it for the love of the game and cares about your results.

Rhinoplasty Special Techniques

Dr. Lampert performs the full gamut of rhinoplasty and nasal surgeries. The vast majority of his current nose surgery practice is cosmetic rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, but he has extensive experience with nasal airway correction, nasal trauma, broken nose repair, nasal cancer reconstruction, cleft lip rhinoplasty, and even total nasal reconstruction after amputation. Dr. Lampert’s background in reconstructive nasal surgery and the depth of anatomic mastery it affords him makes him a better cosmetic rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgeon.

Contemporary open rhinoplasty techniques are the most commonly used by Dr. Lampert, but he also performs closed rhinoplasty and minimally invasive liquid rhinoplasty procedures when appropriate. For complicated nasal reconstruction procedures requiring cartilage harvest from the rib or ear, he always takes into account the patient's anatomy with the goal of the least obvious donor site. Cadaver-sourced rib alternative is another option, which has its associated risks and benefits. These are always discussed with the patient prior for an educated decision-making process.

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Towards A Natural-Looking Aesthetic

It is very important that Dr. Lampert spends adequate time with each and every patient before surgery in order to best understand their goals and better determine the correct operation for them. He prides himself on providing the patient with a natural-looking result. For some patients, this is a subtle change, and for others it may be a more dramatic one, but for all his patients, he is always pursuing a result that appears natural and without obvious signs of prior surgery.

What are the Benefits of Rhinoplasty?

Cosmetic rhinoplasty is the process of bringing the nose into harmony with the rest of the face. The nose is the most prominent feature of the face and is impossible to camouflage. Rhinoplasty in Miami with Dr. Lampert can correct any of the following issues:

Nose is too large or too small
Nose is too short or too long
Nose is too wide or too narrow
Crooked, deviated, or asymmetric nose
Hooked or “plunging” tip and a hanging columella (junction of the upper lip and nose)
Prominent dorsal hump, or a large bump or hump on the nasal bridge
Bulbous tip or thick nasal tip
Overly flared nostrils or wide nostril base
Flat bridge or wide nasal bridge
Protrusion – too much or too little

Many patients of various ethnic descent would like certain features softened or minimized. In the case of ethnic rhinoplasty Dr. Lampert ensures that the nose is brought into balance without masking the patient’s ethnic heritage and identity.

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Am I a Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is for people who aren’t happy with the way their nose looks or have functional concerns. For patients with functional concerns, cosmetic rhinoplasty can include a functional aspect of surgery to address these. During your consultation with Dr. Lampert, you will be able to discuss your concerns about and goals for your nose and determine whether you’re an ideal candidate for a nose job. Ideal candidates should meet the following requirements:

Are in good physical and mental health
Do not smoke
The skin of the nose is not too thin or thick
Have a strong framework of nasal cartilage
Have a fully matured nose
Struggle with breathing problems or excessively snore
Are unhappy with the way their nose looks
Have realistic expectations about what rhinoplasty can achieve

What are the Different Types of Rhinoplasty?

All types of rhinoplasty address a particular problem or patient concern in regard to the nose size, shape, projection from the face, nostril contour, or nasal function. Rhinoplasties are most often done for purely cosmetic reasons for the majority of our patients and less often to restore full nasal functionality or correct abnormalities. Dr. Lampert excels in either option and will be more than happy to help you.

Functional Rhinoplasty

Whether we are born with nasal or breathing problems, or we develop them later in life, functional rhinoplasty is done as a medically necessary treatment to correct these breathing problems. It has the added benefit of being an opportunity to better suit your nose to your liking.

Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty corrects a previous surgical procedure that wasn’t satisfactory to the patient or that caused some discomfort or abnormality. This is the most difficult of rhinoplasty surgeries, so seek a surgeon you trust well. Consult them, question them, and ensure you feel fully understood and very comfortable.

Open Rhinoplasty vs. Closed Rhinoplasty

Open and closed rhinoplasty simply describe how Dr. Lampert gets to the bone and cartilage underneath, not what kind of change is being made. With an open rhinoplasty, a small incision across the columella (the strip of skin between the nostrils) lifts the skin and gives him a full, unobstructed view of the nose's structure. This makes it the preferred approach for complex reshaping, revision surgery, and cases that call for cartilage grafting. A closed rhinoplasty reaches the same structures through incisions hidden entirely inside the nostrils, so there's no external scar at all.

Both approaches typically take one to two hours under general anesthesia, and patients heal on a similar timeline either way. Dr. Lampert reserves closed rhinoplasty for more straightforward refinements, like smoothing a dorsal hump or softening the tip, and will walk through which technique fits your nose and goals during your consultation.

	Open Rhinoplasty	Closed Rhinoplasty
Incision	Small incision across the columella	Hidden entirely inside the nostrils
Access	Full external exposure of the underlying bone and cartilage	Access through internal incisions only
Ideal Candidate	Complex reshaping, revision surgery, or cases requiring cartilage grafting	Straightforward refinements, such as a dorsal hump or tip reshaping
Recovery	Same general timeline; a small suture at the columella is removed around 1 week	Same general timeline; no external sutures to remove

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How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost in Miami? Starting at $17,000

Cosmetic rhinoplasty begins at $17,000, including facility fees. Costs vary based on:

Structural complexity
Aesthetic goals
Whether refinement of cartilage, bone, or airway structures is required

Since rhinoplasty is one of the most complex procedures in plastic surgery, an individualized consultation is crucial for accurate pricing. Schedule your rhinoplasty consultation to receive a personalized surgical quote.

Are There Any Risks With Nose Surgery?

As rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure, it comes with small but inherent risks that every patient should be aware of. The typical risks of rhinoplasty are:

Infection at the site of the operation
Poor post-procedural healing
Under or over correction that may require another surgery
Nasal septal perforation (a hole in the nose’s divider, inside the nose) causing breathing difficulties or irregularities

These risks are minimal to begin with, and an incredible rhinoplasty surgeon greatly reduces the odds of even experiencing any of them. Dr. Lampert will also cover with you what you can do to have the smoothest recovery period.

What Can I Expect During My Rhinoplasty Recovery?

Most rhinoplasty surgery is performed under general anesthesia as an ambulatory surgery. This being the case, the patient will require an adult to pick them up and stay with them overnight. Patients typically require some prescription oral pain medication for the first few nights to sleep. Patients often go home with a small amount of nasal packing that helps reduce the risk of nosebleeds. This nose packing can make patients feel "stuffed up" and it blocks the nasal airway while it is in. On the third day after surgery, Dr. Lampert typically removes the nasal packing.

Once this happens, patients often have few complaints of discomfort. Most patients also have a firm, specially-molded plastic "aqua-plast" splint that Dr. Lampert removes 1 week after surgery. Open rhinoplasty patients also have some small sutures removed at the 1-week post-op mark. Dr. Lampert sees rhinoplasty patients back at 2 weeks post-surgery to remove any small blood clots inside the nose. Any absorbable sutures that have not dissolved yet are also gently trimmed. After 2 weeks, Dr. Lampert typically allows patients to fly. After 4 weeks, he allows patients to wear glasses or sunglasses.

He also allows light exercise after 4 weeks. After 8 weeks, patients can go back to high-intensity training and "heavy" exercise. Swelling associated with open rhinoplasty can last up to and even over a year. Typically the nose looks "non-surgical" by 3-4 weeks, but the nasal tip specifically takes often over 4-6 months to look more refined. Frequently the post-op nasal tip can look bigger for many months after surgery, even after the nasal tip has been made more delicate and the cartilage has been thinned and refined during the surgery.

Restoring Function

During rhinoplasty consultations, Dr. Lampert occasionally finds an undetected or ignored functional problem. A restricted nasal airway can be caused by a deviated septum – the thin wall of cartilage that divides the nostrils. A deviated septum, as well as other obstructions in the nasal passages, can often be corrected during your rhinoplasty in Miami. This gives patients the best possible outcome—a nose that is both aesthetically pleasing and fully functioning with nasal breathing.

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Rhinoplasty Caution

The best chance at a fully successful and life-changing rhinoplasty is to trust your procedure only to a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial cosmetic procedures. Dr. Lampert spent over 6 years performing thousands of surgeries at the prestigious Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City before establishing his private practice in Miami. His surgical training has been focused only on plastic surgery.

He is fully proficient and experienced both as a surgeon and a classically trained sculptor. Correcting complicated nasal structure while ensuring function is maintained or improved is a skill that few surgeons have. It not only takes years of experience and specialized training but also an artistic eye for aesthetic excellence. Dr. Lampert’s artistic sense is second to few, as evidenced by the natural results he produces.

Rhinoplasty is used to make very small changes that result in a profound difference in appearance. Much of the skill of a rhinoplasty surgeon is in knowing when to stop. Nose surgery is “a game of millimeters.” Reshaping noses to bring them into harmony with his patients’ overall appearance is Dr. Lampert’s passion. Find out how he can help you achieve your dream.

How Does Dr. Lampert Conduct the Consultation Process?

Rhinoplasty is among the most complex and delicate cosmetic surgeries performed by Dr. Lampert, so he is sure to spend a great deal of time answering your questions in a detailed consultation. This initial meeting is geared towards providing you with ease, comfort, and confidence in your decision to move forward. After examining your nose, Dr. Lampert will then create a surgical plan tailored to your expressed wishes and goals for improvement. He encourages patients to provide "goal photos'' of other noses that they like which will be reviewed together to discuss potential expectations, achievable results, and limitations. It is important that the patient and Dr. Lampert have similar and reasonable expectations in order to achieve the best patient satisfaction. Dr. Lampert’s number one goal during a rhinoplasty consultation is to understand the patient and communicate effectively to the patient.

Why Dr. Lampert Loves Performing Nose Surgery

The facial aesthetic and underlying anatomy are ultimately what we typically refer to when we reference an individual's identity. Though some police detectives may use fingerprints, more frequently, the appearance of an individual's face is what most people utilize in order to determine identity in themselves and in others. The nose presents the center of this identity and is an extremely important component of the facial aesthetic. As a child and a young artist, Dr. Lampert was overwhelmingly fascinated with the interpretation and architecture of the human face. In grade school, during science class, a substitute teacher played an educational video about a plastic surgeon who was a pioneer in facial reconstructive surgery and rhinoplasty. During Dr. Lampert’s college years, he studied figurative sculpture and anatomy, with an emphasis on the facial anatomy at every opportunity.

Dr. Lampert meandered his way through medical school and a plastic surgery residency after this and ended up training under several of the plastic surgeons who were trained by the same man in the video he saw many years ago. It was almost subliminal or like a dream. Years later, when Dr. Lampert was completing training, he saw that same video again. It felt like deja vu, as he had all but forgotten it in his youth. The anatomy of the nose and face around it is to Dr. Lampert the most interesting and delicate structure of the human being as a whole. The effects of improving, correcting, and repairing the nose are arguably the most rewarding performance a plastic surgeon can achieve. For the right patient, nose surgery in Miami with Dr. Lampert can so powerfully improve self-confidence and further buttress the self and social identity for the individual.

Serving Miami-Dade, Aventura and South Florida

Dr. Lampert sees rhinoplasty patients from across Miami-Dade, Aventura, and the rest of South Florida, plus a steady stream who fly in from other states and countries for his revision expertise. If you're coordinating travel, our Traveling Patients page covers accommodations, scheduling, and what to plan for during recovery.

Rhinoplasty FAQ

Is rhinoplasty safe?

Rhinoplasty is a safe procedure for patients who are cleared through a full medical assessment beforehand. The bigger risk is choosing a surgeon on price instead of experience. Dr. Lampert's facility runs on the same technology and safety standards found in leading hospitals.

Can rhinoplasty be combined with other procedures?

Yes. It's often paired with septoplasty to correct a deviated septum, or with turbinate surgery and other functional nasal work to improve breathing. Since a small chin can make a large nose look even more prominent, chin surgery is another common pairing. Plenty of patients also use their rhinoplasty downtime to knock out other procedures at the same time, from liposuction and breast augmentation to labiaplasty, eyelid surgery, abdominal etching, or a tummy tuck.

How old do I have to be for rhinoplasty surgery?

There's no hard age cutoff, but the nose needs to be fully grown first, which is usually around 14 to 16.

Will insurance cover my nose surgery?

Usually not, since rhinoplasty is considered cosmetic. The exception is when it's done to fix a functional problem like breathing difficulty, which may qualify for coverage.

Will I have visible scars?

It depends on the technique. Open rhinoplasty leaves a small, well-hidden scar on the columella. Closed rhinoplasty leaves none, since every incision stays inside the nose.

How long does swelling last after rhinoplasty?

Most visible swelling is gone by 3 to 4 weeks, when the nose starts looking "normal" to everyone but you. The tip takes longer, often 4 to 6 months to fully refine, with subtle swelling that can linger up to a year. Our recovery page walks through the full timeline.

What is the difference between open and closed rhinoplasty?

Open rhinoplasty uses a small external incision for a full view of the nasal structure. Closed rhinoplasty works entirely through the nostrils. Dr. Lampert picks the approach based on what the case needs, not personal preference. Browse results from both techniques in our rhinoplasty gallery.

How much does rhinoplasty cost in Miami?

Cosmetic rhinoplasty with Dr. Lampert starts at $17,000, facility fees included. The final number depends on how much work the nose needs, so a consultation is the only way to get an accurate quote. We also offer financing options if you want to plan ahead.

What is the recovery timeline for rhinoplasty?

Nasal packing comes out around day 3, and the splint and any external sutures come off at 1 week. Dr. Lampert checks in again at 2 weeks to clear any small internal clots, after which flying is fine. Glasses and light exercise return around week 4, and heavier training around week 8. See our recovery page for the complete breakdown.

What is revision rhinoplasty in Miami?

Revision rhinoplasty fixes the results of an earlier nose surgery that didn't go as planned. It's one of the hardest procedures in facial plastic surgery, and it makes up a large share of Dr. Lampert's practice. More on that over on our revision rhinoplasty page.