Refine your facial harmony with rhinoplasty, a highly customizable procedure for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals seeking a more aligned appearance. At Transitions, our skilled surgeons—Dr. Leif Rogers and Dr. Walter J. Joseph—specialize in gender-affirming rhinoplasty to help you achieve your aesthetic goals and authentic self.
Reshape the Nose to Align With Your True Identity
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job,” is a surgical procedure that reshapes the nose to improve facial balance and bring your features into greater alignment with your gender identity. For transfeminine individuals, rhinoplasty can play a central role in facial feminization by softening traditionally masculine nasal traits and creating a more delicate, refined profile.
Our surgeons pay close attention to the anatomical features that often define a masculine nose—such as a wide nasal bridge, prominent hump, or drooping tip. Feminizing rhinoplasty typically involves reducing the nasal size, refining the tip, and narrowing the bridge to create a more slender, lifted, and harmonious shape. At Transitions, every rhinoplasty is fully customized to enhance natural beauty while aligning your facial features with your authentic self.
Rhinoplasty Can Address These Concerns:
- A prominent or wide nasal bridge
- A drooping, wide, or bulbous nasal tip
- Asymmetry between the nostrils or nasal shape
- A nose that appears too large or dominant for the face
- Nasal features that feel out of alignment with your gender identity
- Difficulty feeling confident in profile or frontal photos
- Discomfort or distress related to facial gender incongruence
Do I Qualify for Rhinoplasty?
You may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty if you want to refine the shape, size, or appearance of your nose to achieve a more feminine facial balance. The ideal candidates are generally in good health, have realistic expectations, and are looking for surgical changes that align with their gender identity and aesthetic goals.
During your consultation at Transitions, our surgeons will carefully assess your facial structure, medical history, and desired outcomes to determine if rhinoplasty is right for you. They’ll take the time to understand your vision, explain your surgical options, and design a personalized treatment plan that supports your transition and enhances your natural beauty.
What Are the Benefits of Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty offers both aesthetic and emotional benefits, especially when performed as part of a gender-affirming transformation. By reshaping and refining nasal features, this procedure helps create a more harmonious facial appearance that reflects your true identity. Some of the key advantages of rhinoplasty include:
- Enhancing facial symmetry and overall balance
- Softening traditionally masculine nasal features
- Creating a more refined and delicate nasal tip or bridge
- Improving confidence in photos and social settings
- Helping you feel more comfortable in your own skin
- Contributing to a cohesive, feminine facial profile
- Supporting your broader gender-affirming goals
The Day of Your Rhinoplasty
On the day of your rhinoplasty, you’ll arrive at our in-house surgical facility, where our team will help you prepare and ensure your comfort. After anesthesia is administered, your surgeon will begin by making precise incisions—usually inside the nostrils (closed rhinoplasty) or across the columella (open rhinoplasty), depending on your specific surgical plan. Through these incisions, they’ll carefully reshape the underlying bone and cartilage to create the desired contour.
Your surgeon may reduce the nasal bridge, refine the tip, or adjust the nostrils for a feminine appearance. Once the reshaping is complete, the incisions are closed with fine sutures, and you’ll be fitted with a small nasal splint to support healing. After a brief period in recovery, you’ll return home the same day with detailed instructions for post-operative care.
Your Recovery Experience After Rhinoplasty
After your rhinoplasty, you can expect some swelling, bruising around the eyes, and mild discomfort for the first few days. You’ll wear a nasal splint for about a week to protect and support your new nasal shape. While you’ll need to rest and avoid strenuous activity, most patients are up and moving around the house within a day or two.
Your surgeon will provide detailed aftercare instructions, including how to keep the area clean and manage any discomfort. Swelling will gradually subside over the following weeks, but subtle changes can continue to develop over several months as your nose fully heals. You’ll attend follow-up visits so we can monitor your progress and ensure optimal results.
Transition Into Your Authentic Self…
Transitions is your destination for gender-affirming facial surgery in a compassionate, luxurious setting. Our expert surgeons specialize in creating natural, feminine results through rhinoplasty that enhance your features while honoring your identity. Schedule your consultation to explore your rhinoplasty options in Pasadena and Beverly Hills today and take the next step toward becoming the most confident and authentic version of yourself.
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