Home About the Doctor Contact the Doctor Map and Location Procedures Breast Body Face Hand/Microsurgery Breast Reconstruction Photo Gallery	Rhinoplasty in San Francisco Rhinoplasty in San Francisco offered by Dr. Kind. You may be a candidate for nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) if you have a nose that is cosmetically unattractive or does not "fit" with other facial features. Rhinoplasty may also be indicated for an abnormal appearance of the nose as a result of birth defects, injury, or disease. Nose reshaping is intended to produce a more attractive nasal shape and/or a nose in better proportion to other facial features. Rhinoplasty in San Francisco is done on an outpatient basis under sedation, and local or general anesthesia. Your plastic surgeon will decide which of the following techniques should be used: STANDARD RHINOPLASTY: Incisions are made inside the nostrils. The nasal bones, cartilage, and soft tissues are reshaped to improve the external contour. OPEN RHINOPLASTY: Frequently used for difficult or larger noses. Involves one external incision across the columella (strut between the nostrils). Bones, cartilage, and soft tissues are reshaped under direct vision. TIP-PLASTY: If only the nasal tip is abnormal, it may be corrected with either a standard or external (open) approach. Large nostrils may be reduced through tiny incisions at the outer base of the nostrils with either type of rhinoplasty. For a nose surgery in San Francisco or for all aspects of facial plastic surgery including tummy tucks, breast reconstruction, liposuction and more contact Dr Kind at 415-565-6884 or email us. View rhinoplasty photos from this San Francisco plastic surgeon.