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Barrie Plastic Surgery
Facial Surgery

Rhinoplasty

Surgery that reshapes the nose: the bridge, the tip, the width, or the balance of all three with the rest of the face.

  • Operating room
  • General anesthetic
  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Desk work in 10 to 14 days
Rhinoplasty at Barrie Plastic Surgery

Concerns it addresses

What rhinoplasty treats

Nose Shape & Breathing

Nose Shape & Breathing

Rhinoplasty reshapes the bone and cartilage: the hump lowered, the tip refined, the bridge narrowed or straightened, in proportion to the face.

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Also considered for this concern: Chin Augmentation and Rhinophyma.

Causes+

The shapes people ask about, and what makes each one. A hump, The tip, Width and asymmetry, Breathing.

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What to expect

From consultation to final result

The stages below are typical for this procedure. Your own timeline is confirmed at the consultation.

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The first week

What is normal

A splint sits on the nose for about a week. The nose feels blocked while it is on. Bruising and swelling around the eyes peak at two to three days, and most of it fades by two weeks. Breathing through the nose gets easier as the swelling goes down over the weeks that follow.

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Weeks two to six

Getting back to normal

Most patients are back at desk work in ten days to two weeks, once the splint is off and the bruising has faded.

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The result

How long it lasts

The change is lasting. The shape at two weeks is not the result; most of the swelling has gone by three months, and the tip settles over up to a year. The nose then ages naturally with the face.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, plastic surgeon, Barrie Plastic Surgery

Who performs it

Assessed and performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon

Performed by Dr. Kamal Tumi, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C). He is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 28 years in practice. He has performed over 3,500 surgeries. He has also been a consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre since 2004.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as a specialist in plastic surgery. He completed his specialist training at McMaster University and a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. More than 28 years in practice, over 3,500 surgeries performed.

Consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie since 2004. A hospital appointment means credentials reviewed by peers and the ability to manage complications directly.

You will not meet one person at the consultation and find someone else in the room. In his own words: "I will not do a surgery on you if you do not need it."

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What patients say

Patient reviews from Google, names attached. 4.3 average across 67 reviews.

I had my first consultation with Dr. Tumi, and he was beyond fabulous. From the jump, he shook my hand and introduced himself to my daughter and I. He included her in the conversation and even had some laughs with her. This made the situation alot less vulnerable given the reason I was there. He is the second surgeon that I have met with, and wasn't going to be my last, until I decided he was the last. It is because of his honesty, integrity, authenticity and professionalism, that made my choice. I saw some comments in the reviews where people stated he made them feel uncomfortable while getting undressed and for me that did not happen. He was respectful of my space and was sure I was covered appropriately. I went to see him for a breat augmentation and Dr. Tumi did not think an augmentation would be required. I really appreciated that about him, because the first surgeon I met, insisted this procedure, despite me only wanting a lift with fat transfer. This is a huge cost savings for me, and more natural for my body type, and in my opinion. Dr. Tumi did not make me feel rushed with any questions and time was not ever an issue for him. He wanted to be sure I knew all that I needed. His office manager Karyn, was absolutely wonderful and easy to connect with. She took her time to discuss things that I did not think of and even called me over the weekend when I emailed her some more questions. This is above and beyond care. My surgery is April 20th and I know I am in good hands. I will follow this up with further reviews in the future and have no doubt it will be 5 stars across the board. One last thing... of all the reviews, I paid attention to the ones where the patients actually had surgery, not the ones who were disgruntled about the office staff or OHIP issues. After all, it is the surgeon we want precision with, isn't it? Thanks Karyn and Dr. Tumi, for making me comfortable and content.

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Stephanie Leblanc

Google Review

I had a great experience with Dr. Tumi and Karyn throughout my entire surgical journey. They were both incredibly kind, patient, and always took the time to answer all of my questions. From my first consultation to my follow-up appointments, they made me feel comfortable, supported, and well cared for. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone considering.

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Claire

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I had a great experience from start to finish. The service was professional, everything was explained clearly, and the overall experience was positive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

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Victoria

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What happens, in order

Rhinoplasty, start to finish

What rhinoplasty involves at each stage, from the first consultation through to the result.

Step 01 · Consultation

The consultation

A consultation is an assessment and a conversation, and you are not committing to anything by having one.

  • Assessment of what is actually causing what you see
  • What can be done, what cannot, and what it involves
  • A written quote once the assessment is done
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Rhinoplasty treatment process
The in-office procedure room at Barrie Plastic Surgery
Before and Afters

Patient Transformations

Most cases here are patients of this practice, shown with consent. Cases marked “Clinical case” are supplied by the manufacturer. Each practice case followed an assessment by Dr. Tumi and a plan built around that person's anatomy. Results vary by individual.

  • Patients of this practice and labelled clinical cases
  • Assessed and treated by the same surgeon
  • Results that look like you, only rested
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For educational purposes only. Individual results may vary. Patients consent for photos obtained.

An assessment and a conversation.

You do not need to arrive knowing which procedure you want. Describing what bothers you is enough. You are not committing to surgery by booking a consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

Rhinoplasty questions,
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The cost depends on how much reshaping is needed. It also depends on whether breathing or the chin are addressed at the same time. For that reason the figure is quoted at the consultation rather than before it. Not covered by OHIP. Financing is available through Beautifi, Medicard and Credit Medical.

Typically two to three hours.

Rhinoplasty is performed in an operating room under a general anesthetic.

The splint comes off at about a week. Most people are back at desk work in ten days to two weeks. Exercise resumes at two to three weeks, and contact sports at six. Bruising is largely gone by two weeks; the tip settles over up to a year.

Less than most people expect: a blocked, congested feeling and pressure rather than sharp pain, managed with ordinary pain relief for the first few days. Pain that is getting worse is not expected, and it is the reason to call.

Incisions inside the nostrils leave nothing visible. Where a small incision across the skin between the nostrils is used, it heals to a fine mark that is very hard to see from the front.

The change is lasting. The final shape is judged at about a year, once the tip has settled, and the nose then ages naturally with the face.

Facial growth has to be complete, which puts the earliest point in the mid to late teens. After that, the assessment is mostly about what you are asking for. A version of your own nose that works better with your face is achievable, while a nose from a photograph belongs to someone else. Sometimes the chin turns out to be the reason the nose reads as it does.

Cosmetic procedures are not covered. Some functional and reconstructive work is considered differently and is discussed case by case.

Dr. Kamal Tumi performs all surgery at this practice, and he is the surgeon you meet at the consultation. You will not meet one surgeon and be operated on by another. ---