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Rhinoplasty, Newport Beach & Orange County
Changing one feature of the nose can affect how the whole nose looks and works. At your Newport Beach consultation, Tim Sayed MD reviews your goals, examines your nasal structure and airway, and explains which changes may be realistic, which may not, and whether surgery fits your situation.
Choose your consultation office with follow-up in mind. If you consult in Newport Beach, your follow-ups are at 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Surgery is performed only in accredited operating rooms separate from both consultation offices, not at the MacArthur Boulevard office.
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What it is
Surgery that reshapes the bone and cartilage of the nose to change its size, shape, or proportions, and can straighten a deviated septum to help breathing.
Open or closed
Closed rhinoplasty hides all incisions inside the nose. Open rhinoplasty adds a tiny incision across the columella for more visibility in complex cases.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia or deep sedation. It is usually an outpatient procedure, so you go home the same day.
Downtime
A splint stays on about one week. Bruising and swelling settle over two weeks; most people are back at desk work in 7 to 10 days.
Results
Immediate change, with the tip and fine shape refining over about a year as swelling resolves. The result is meant to be permanent.
Who it suits
Adults with a fully grown nose bothered by its shape or breathing, in good health and with realistic goals. A consultation confirms candidacy.
Why patients choose Tim Sayed MD
Dr. Sayed is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and he has been recertified in both after ten years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Open vs closed
In a closed approach, incisions are inside the nostrils. In an open approach, a small incision across the columella—the strip of tissue between the nostrils—allows more direct access. The choice depends on the planned changes and your anatomy.
Rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anesthesia or deep sedation as an outpatient procedure. A splint is commonly placed after surgery. Plan for an adult to drive you home from the operating facility.
| The two approaches | How they differ |
|---|---|
| Incisions | Closed: all inside the nose, no external scar. Open: one small incision across the columella, the strip of skin between the nostrils. |
| Best for | Closed: bridge work and smaller tip changes. Open: complex tip work, major reshaping, and most revision cases. |
| Visibility | Closed: more limited. Open: a full view of the framework, allowing precise shaping. |
| Scar | Closed: none visible. Open: a fine columellar scar that usually fades to nearly invisible. |
| Swelling | Both swell; with the open approach the tip can take a little longer to fully settle. |
Dr. Sayed chooses the approach that fits your anatomy and goals, and explains why at consultation. Neither is universally better.
See rhinoplasty before and after results
Consultation
Bring a list of medications and supplements, any prior nasal surgery or injury records, and notes about breathing problems, allergies, or sinus issues. A few photos that show what bothers you can help, but the plan will be based on your anatomy.
Ask whether an open or closed approach is proposed, whether septal or airway work is part of the plan, and how long swelling is expected to take to settle. If you have had previous nasal surgery, ask how that affects the options.
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The procedure
Rhinoplasty may reduce or refine a bump, adjust the tip, change width or length, or improve asymmetry. Septoplasty, which straightens the wall between the nostrils, may be considered when a deviated septum contributes to blockage.
The nose must stay in balance with the rest of the face, and skin thickness and prior surgery affect what can be achieved. Rhinoplasty is generally considered once the nose has finished growing. Some patients ask about non-surgical "liquid rhinoplasty" with filler; filler can camouflage some contour irregularities but cannot make the nose smaller or improve breathing, and it carries its own risks.
Risks include bleeding, infection, anesthesia complications, difficulty breathing through the nose, numbness, a septal perforation, unsatisfactory appearance, asymmetry, and scarring. Swelling can take a long time to resolve, and some patients need revision surgery.
Tell the team about bleeding disorders, blood thinners, nasal spray use, and previous nasal surgery or injury. Seek prompt care for heavy bleeding, fever, or severe or increasing pain.
Before and after
Ask to see before-and-after photographs relevant to your concerns. The same practice gallery is used for both offices; these are not location-specific results. Photographs do not guarantee your outcome. Practice photo gallery information for Newport Beach patients
Photographs are examples of real outcomes and are not a guarantee. Individual results depend on anatomy, healing, and the specific plan. All photos are shared with patient consent.
Cost and financing
The practice’s current guide for rhinoplasty is about $10,000–$18,000, with complex or revision cases potentially higher. The same guide applies at both consultation offices; it is not a Newport Beach-specific market price.
Request a written quote for your proposed plan. Ask exactly which fees it includes, such as the surgeon, anesthesia, and facility, and what could add to the cost. Cosmetic rhinoplasty is generally not covered. When a documented breathing problem is treated, an insurer may consider part of the surgery; coverage depends on your policy and requirements.
Ask about rhinoplasty financing
Recovery
A splint is commonly worn for about the first week. Bruising and swelling around the nose and eyes usually improve over the following weeks; many patients return to desk work in about one to two weeks, though timing varies. Subtle swelling, especially at the tip, can take a year or longer to settle.
Keep your head elevated, avoid blowing your nose until cleared, and ask when you may wear glasses, exercise, and return to contact sports. Protect the nose from bumps while it heals.
Ask about rhinoplasty recovery
Your surgeon
Dr. Sayed is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and he has been recertified in both after ten years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
He earned his medical degree at the UCSF School of Medicine, completed general surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard, and returned to UCSF for his plastic surgery fellowship.
Ask about rhinoplasty cases similar to yours, how breathing is assessed, and how a revision would be handled if it were needed.
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board certified and recertified
American Board of Surgery
Board certified and recertified
UCSF School of Medicine
MD and plastic surgery residency
Harvard, Mass General
General surgery training
Kellogg School of Management
Executive MBA, Northwestern
Alpha Omega Alpha
National medical honor society
Office
Choose Newport Beach if this office is the more practical place for both your consultation and your follow-up visits. The La Jolla office is in University City, San Diego; neither consultation office is an operating facility.
Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. This office opens at 8:30 AM on Mondays; the La Jolla / University City office opens at 9:00 AM that day. The shared phone number serves both offices, so say Newport Beach when you request an appointment.
Office and consultation details for Newport Beach · Compare the La Jolla / University City consultation office
Your consultation and postoperative visits use the Newport Beach address. Your operation takes place in a separate accredited operating room, and you may recover somewhere else. Get the operating facility's address and arrival instructions before you arrange your ride; the MacArthur Boulevard office is not your surgery destination.
Tell the team where you plan to recover and ask when you need to return to Newport Beach for checks. If coming back here would be difficult, raise it before your consultation rather than assuming follow-ups can move to San Diego.
Tim Sayed MD, Newport Beach
Address
3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone
(858) 247-2933
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM PT; Sat–Sun closed
Surgery
Accredited operating rooms only, separate from both consultation offices
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Choose Newport Beach if this office is the more practical place for both your consultation and your follow-up visits. The La Jolla office is in University City, San Diego; neither consultation office is an operating facility.
Tim Sayed MD — Newport Beach consultation office 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Shared practice phone: (858) 247-2933
Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. This office opens at 8:30 AM on Mondays; the La Jolla / University City office opens at 9:00 AM that day. The shared phone number serves both offices, so say Newport Beach when you request an appointment.
Office and consultation details for Newport Beach · Compare the La Jolla / University City consultation office
Your consultation and postoperative visits use the Newport Beach address. Your operation takes place in a separate accredited operating room, and you may recover somewhere else. Get the operating facility's address and arrival instructions before you arrange your ride; the MacArthur Boulevard office is not your surgery destination.
Tell the team where you plan to recover and ask when you need to return to Newport Beach for checks. If coming back here would be difficult, raise it before your consultation rather than assuming follow-ups can move to San Diego.
Bring a list of medications and supplements, any prior nasal surgery or injury records, and notes about breathing problems, allergies, or sinus issues. A few photos that show what bothers you can help, but the plan will be based on your anatomy.
Ask whether an open or closed approach is proposed, whether septal or airway work is part of the plan, and how long swelling is expected to take to settle. If you have had previous nasal surgery, ask how that affects the options.
A splint is commonly worn for about the first week. Bruising and swelling around the nose and eyes usually improve over the following weeks; many patients return to desk work in about one to two weeks, though timing varies. Subtle swelling, especially at the tip, can take a year or longer to settle.
Keep your head elevated, avoid blowing your nose until cleared, and ask when you may wear glasses, exercise, and return to contact sports. Protect the nose from bumps while it heals.
Your follow-ups are at the Newport Beach office where you had your consultation. Before surgery, confirm when each check is needed so you can plan the trip back to MacArthur Boulevard, and ask how to reach the team outside office hours. Office hours are not an emergency-care schedule.
The practice’s current guide for rhinoplasty is about $10,000–$18,000, with complex or revision cases potentially higher. The same guide applies at both consultation offices; it is not a Newport Beach-specific market price.
Request a written quote for your proposed plan. Ask exactly which fees it includes, such as the surgeon, anesthesia, and facility, and what could add to the cost. Cosmetic rhinoplasty is generally not covered. When a documented breathing problem is treated, an insurer may consider part of the surgery; coverage depends on your policy and requirements.
Practice pricing information for Newport Beach patients · Financing information for Newport Beach patients
Approved copy
Choose Newport Beach if this office is the more practical place for both your consultation and your follow-up visits. The La Jolla office is in University City, San Diego; neither consultation office is an operating facility.
Tim Sayed MD — Newport Beach consultation office 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Shared practice phone: (858) 247-2933
Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. This office opens at 8:30 AM on Mondays; the La Jolla / University City office opens at 9:00 AM that day. The shared phone number serves both offices, so say Newport Beach when you request an appointment.
Office and consultation details for Newport Beach · Compare the La Jolla / University City consultation office
Your consultation and postoperative visits use the Newport Beach address. Your operation takes place in a separate accredited operating room, and you may recover somewhere else. Get the operating facility's address and arrival instructions before you arrange your ride; the MacArthur Boulevard office is not your surgery destination.
Tell the team where you plan to recover and ask when you need to return to Newport Beach for checks. If coming back here would be difficult, raise it before your consultation rather than assuming follow-ups can move to San Diego.
Bring a list of medications and supplements, any prior nasal surgery or injury records, and notes about breathing problems, allergies, or sinus issues. A few photos that show what bothers you can help, but the plan will be based on your anatomy.
Ask whether an open or closed approach is proposed, whether septal or airway work is part of the plan, and how long swelling is expected to take to settle. If you have had previous nasal surgery, ask how that affects the options.
A splint is commonly worn for about the first week. Bruising and swelling around the nose and eyes usually improve over the following weeks; many patients return to desk work in about one to two weeks, though timing varies. Subtle swelling, especially at the tip, can take a year or longer to settle.
Keep your head elevated, avoid blowing your nose until cleared, and ask when you may wear glasses, exercise, and return to contact sports. Protect the nose from bumps while it heals.
Your follow-ups are at the Newport Beach office where you had your consultation. Before surgery, confirm when each check is needed so you can plan the trip back to MacArthur Boulevard, and ask how to reach the team outside office hours. Office hours are not an emergency-care schedule.
The practice’s current guide for rhinoplasty is about $10,000–$18,000, with complex or revision cases potentially higher. The same guide applies at both consultation offices; it is not a Newport Beach-specific market price.
Request a written quote for your proposed plan. Ask exactly which fees it includes, such as the surgeon, anesthesia, and facility, and what could add to the cost. Cosmetic rhinoplasty is generally not covered. When a documented breathing problem is treated, an insurer may consider part of the surgery; coverage depends on your policy and requirements.
Practice pricing information for Newport Beach patients · Financing information for Newport Beach patients
FAQ
Rhinoplasty is surgery that reshapes the bone and cartilage of the nose to change its size, shape, or proportions. When a deviated septum contributes to blockage, septal work may be considered at the same time.
A closed approach uses incisions inside the nostrils. An open approach adds a small incision across the columella for more direct access. The choice depends on the planned changes.
The practice’s current guide is about $10,000–$18,000, with complex or revision cases potentially higher. The same guide applies at both offices; request a written quote for your plan.
Operating time varies with the complexity of the plan and whether septal or revision work is involved. It is usually an outpatient procedure.
A splint is commonly worn for about a week, and many patients return to desk work in one to two weeks. Subtle swelling can take a year or longer to settle completely.
If a deviated septum or other structural issue contributes to blockage, addressing it may help. Not every breathing problem is structural, so an examination is needed. Improvement is not guaranteed.
Cosmetic rhinoplasty is generally not covered. Treatment of a documented breathing problem may be considered by some insurers. Check your policy’s requirements.
Filler can camouflage certain contour irregularities without surgery. It cannot make the nose smaller or improve breathing, results are temporary, and injections in the nose carry risks, including rare vascular complications.
The goal is a nose that suits your face. Skin thickness, anatomy, and healing affect the result, and outcomes vary. Review photographs and discuss realistic expectations.
Rhinoplasty is generally considered once the nose has finished growing. Age is one factor; health and expectations matter too.
Glasses can press on the healing nose. Ask your surgeon when you may wear them and how to support them in the meantime.
Risks include bleeding, infection, breathing difficulty, numbness, septal perforation, asymmetry, and dissatisfaction with the appearance. Some patients need revision surgery.
Revision rhinoplasty corrects or refines the result of an earlier nose surgery. It can be more complex because of scar tissue and altered structure. Bring your prior surgery records.
Candidates are generally healthy, have a fully grown nose, and have realistic goals. An examination determines whether surgery can address your concern.
The office is at 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320, Newport Beach, CA 92660. It is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Pacific Time, and closed Saturday and Sunday. Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. Call (858) 247-2933 and say you want the Newport Beach office.
No. Surgery is performed only in accredited operating rooms separate from both consultation offices. Your consultation and follow-ups are at the MacArthur Boulevard office. Get the operating facility's address before you arrange a ride, and confirm your return-visit timing before you travel.
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