Facial Plastic Surgery
Rhinoplasty
Structural, preservation, and revision rhinoplasty — tailored to your anatomy and performed with the precision of a fellowship-trained specialist.
Request a ConsultationStructural Approach. Individualized Results.
Rhinoplasty is the most technically demanding procedure in facial plastic surgery. A beautiful result requires an intimate understanding of nasal anatomy, airway function, and how changes in one area affect the whole — not a set of aesthetic templates applied to every patient.
Dr. Eggerstedt's training under Dr. Dean Toriumi at Rush, combined with a facial plastic surgery fellowship at UCLA and extensive cosmetic experience in Beverly Hills, gives Dr. Eggerstedt a foundation that few surgeons in Chicago can match.. His approach draws on structural and preservation techniques adapted to each patient's anatomy, ethnicity, and goals.
Airway function is always evaluated and addressed when indicated, not treated as an afterthought. A nose that looks refined and breathes well is the standard, not a bonus.
Types of Rhinoplasty
Primary Rhinoplasty
First-time surgery to refine the shape, size, or breathing of the nose. Open or closed approach selected based on complexity.
Revision Rhinoplasty
Correction of unsatisfactory results from prior surgery. Among the most complex procedures in facial plastic surgery — experience matters enormously.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Refinement that respects and preserves cultural identity. Results that enhance your features without erasing them.
Functional / Airway
Septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and structural correction to improve breathing — often combined with cosmetic rhinoplasty.
Ideal Candidates
Candidates are adults with fully developed nasal structure (typically 16+ for women, 18+ for men) who have specific, realistic goals. Good candidates can articulate what they hope to achieve and are not seeking perfection — they are seeking meaningful improvement.
Patients with prior rhinoplasty who feel their result missed the mark are seen regularly. Revision cases are evaluated thoroughly, with honest conversation about what can and cannot be improved.
Request a ConsultationWhat to Expect
Consultation
Detailed anatomic evaluation and an honest discussion of your goals and realistic outcomes. Risks of surgery, revision rates, and expectations are thoroughly discussed. No upselling.
Surgery
Performed at Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, under general anesthesia. Duration varies by complexity — typically 2.5 to 4 hours.
Recovery
A splint is worn for one week. Most patients are socially presentable at 3 weeks. Swelling resolves gradually; final results are achieved at 12 months.
Common Questions
How much does rhinoplasty cost in Chicago?
Cost depends on procedure complexity, anesthesia, and facility fees. Transparent pricing is provided during your consultation after a proper evaluation.
Open vs. closed rhinoplasty — which is right for me?
The approach is determined by anatomy and goals. Closed rhinoplasty has no external scar and faster recovery but limited exposure; open rhinoplasty allows more precise work on complex cases.
Can rhinoplasty improve my breathing?
Yes. Functional concerns — deviated septum, turbinate hypertrophy, valve collapse — are evaluated at every consultation and addressed when indicated, sometimes with insurance coverage for the functional component.
Is cosmetic rhinoplasty covered by insurance?
Except in extreme and nuanced cases, cosmetic rhinoplasty is generally not covered by insurance at Rush. "Blended" rhinoplasty refers to surgery which includes a functional (breathing) component and a cosmetic component. In these surgeries, the functional portion may be covered by insurance.
How long until I see my final result?
The majority of swelling resolves at 3–4 months. Final shape, including tip definition, is typically apparent at 12 months. Revision surgeries may include swelling beyond the 12 month mark.
Do you perform revision rhinoplasty?
Yes. Revision cases are common in the practice and require honest assessment of what prior surgery did and a realistic plan for improvement.
Where are consultations held?
Consultations are available in Chicago, Oak Brook, and Munster Indiana; making access convenient for patients from Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Western Springs, Clarendon Hills, Elmhurst, River Forest, and the surrounding western suburbs.
Do you see rhinoplasty patients from the North Shore or Naperville?
Yes. Patients travel regularly from Winnetka, Lake Forest, Wilmette, South Barrington, Naperville, and throughout the greater Chicago area for subspecialty rhinoplasty care.
Practice Locations & Service Area
Dr. Eggerstedt sees patients in Chicago and Oak Brook, and performs surgery at Rush University Medical Center. Patients travel from across the greater Chicago area including Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Western Springs, River Forest, Clarendon Hills, Elmhurst, South Barrington, Winnetka, Lake Forest, Wilmette, Naperville, the North Shore, and Northwest Indiana (Munster).
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