Boston's Top Doctor for Rhinoplasty and Revision
While other practices perform plastic surgery procedures for the face, breasts, and body, our plastic surgeon in Boston, MA, focuses only on the face. This way, Dr. Arnold Lee can continue to hone his skills and provide his patients with the best quality procedures and natural-looking results. Dr. Lee is also the Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where he teaches the next generation of facial plastic surgeons.
Revision cases (correcting unsatisfactory results from a prior surgeon) and ethnic rhinoplasty (preserving the patient's distinct natural features) are two of the most difficult rhinoplasty subtypes, and they are Dr. Lee's specialties. Patients with non-Caucasian skin, in particular, travel to Lee Facial Plastic Surgery for the experience a generalist surgeon may not offer.
In addition to our amazing patient results and 5-star Google reviews, Boston Magazine has named Dr. Lee a Top Doctor every year since 2017. This streak reflects the confidence that our peers and patients have in our rhinoplasty results.
At Lee Facial Plastic Surgery, the cost of rhinoplasty surgery ranges from $12,000-$20,000. This procedure can be life-changing, so we accept insurance and financing options to help more patients fit it into their budgets.
Insurance Covers Relevant Cases
Dr. Lee offers rhinoplasty for cosmetic and functional reasons. Though rhinoplasty for aesthetic purposes will not be eligible for insurance coverage, surgery may be covered under your policy if it addresses functional problems, such as reshaping an injured nose, treating a deviated septum, or improving breathing.
Financing Is Accepted
While cosmetic procedures like rhinoplasty are not covered by insurance, we don't want this to keep you from the results you're looking for. We accept financing through Cherry, so patients can break the cost of their procedures into manageable monthly payments with little or no interest.
Choosing a doctor with techniques you can trust is one of the most important parts of your rhinoplasty journey. Dr. Lee can minimize scarring, shape cartilage, and improve results with techniques like:
Concerned about scarring? Dr. Lee may recommend a closed rhinoplasty, depending on your case. In a closed rhinoplasty, all incisions are made inside the nostrils. This helps keep scars hidden from view. While this option is more discreet, plastic surgeons are limited in the changes they can make to the cartilage and other nasal structures.
For patients wanting more ambitious shaping of their cartilage and nose, Dr. Lee can also provide an open rhinoplasty. Using this technique, an additional incision is made across the columella, the tissue that separates the nostrils. This extra incision helps surgeons make more dramatic changes to the cartilage and other structures of the nose.
In the simplest terms, the decision to perform an open or closed rhinoplasty depends on the extent of work needed to achieve your aesthetic goals. Dr. Lee will work with you to determine which method is right for your situation.
“I found Dr. Lee to perform the corrective surgery. He was not only patient and kind, he executed a perfect and precise corrective surgery to my nose. Corrective surgery can be extremely difficult and he completed the surgery with the upmost care, professionalism, and attention to detail. I now breathe perfectly and my nose no longer has a hook… Dr. Arnold Lee is truly and sincerely the best doctor and plastic surgeon I have ever met.” — Stephanie, 5-Star Review
An initial rhinoplasty may not have yielded the results you want. The bridge may still be crooked, or you may require further tip defining. Dr. Lee can correct a previous nose job by performing a secondary surgical procedure known as a revision rhinoplasty. With revision rhinoplasty, Dr. Lee attempts to improve on the results of the first surgery and achieve a patient's true cosmetic goals.
During a consultation at our Boston plastic surgery practice, Dr. Lee will go over your concerns. He will also note previous incision locations, changes to the cartilage structure of the nose, the shape of your nostrils, and other factors that could affect the revision technique.
Each revision is individualized to the patient to ensure natural-looking results and high levels of satisfaction.
In addition to revision surgery, Dr. Lee specializes in ethnic rhinoplasty to give you beautiful results while still representing your unique background. Patients with ethnic noses come to Dr. Lee to correct asymmetrical features, breathing problems, fractures, and other imperfections.
This patient came to our Boston office after a nasal fracture that resulted in a twisted, asymmetrical nose. Dr. Lee kept the shape and structure of his nose intact while aligning the position of the bridge and refining the tip to give his entire face a more symmetrical appearance. The results still highlight the patient's natural features, but they bring better balance to his face as a whole.
Dr. Lee will create a surgical plan that is personalized to your unique needs and goals. This timeline represents the general process you can expect when undergoing cosmetic nose surgery:
“I had a septorhinoplasty with Dr. Arnold almost 3 years ago I had an amazing experience and recovery he did a great job and I am now going to book another surgery with him.” — Cara, 5-Star Review
Rhinoplasty can bring your facial features into better balance, improve your ability to breathe through your nose, and lend to a more attractive facial appearance. If your nose is not the only concern you have, Dr. Lee can perform other facial surgeries in addition to your rhinoplasty, sometimes in the same procedure.
If you have a small, receded, or asymmetrical chin, a chin implant can be placed to improve the contour of your chin and jawline.
Dr. Lee is always happy to answer your questions about rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery. Some of the most common ones he receives:
Many patients are concerned about scarring during their nose surgery, but they are always relieved to hear the truth: rhinoplasty rarely leaves long-term visible scarring, and marks typically fade over time. For improved results, Dr. Lee offers closed rhinoplasty techniques, which conceal scarring thanks to careful interior incisions.
Your results should last for the rest of your life. That is why it is important to find a doctor who can perform your nose surgery correctly. Patients may still experience a few small differences as they get older, which is normal for the aging process regardless of whether or not they have undergone a nose job.
After poor results from a past rhinoplasty, patients may be concerned that they will never have the nose they want. Revision rhinoplasty is safe, provided you choose a surgeon with relevant experience. Dr. Lee specializes in this specific type of nose surgery, carefully reshaping cartilage and structures to create the nose you wanted the first time around.
Locations
We have 2 locations in the greater Boston area
