Rhinoplasty in Cleveland, Ohio


Nose surgery performed by a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon serving Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

If you’re considering rhinoplasty in Cleveland, you want results that look natural and feel right for you. At Ponsky Facial Plastic Surgery in Beachwood, Ohio,  double-board certified facial plastic Surgeon Dr. Diana Ponsky combines surgical expertise with artistic precision to refine nasal shape, improve breathing, and restore balance to your facial features. Patients throughout Cleveland and across Ohio trust Dr. Ponsky for her experience, compassionate care, and consistently beautiful outcomes.

State-of-the-Art Technology + Proven Procedures = Natural Results

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Why Choose Dr. Diana Ponsky for Rhinoplasty?

  • Double board-certified in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • Nearly 20 years of surgical experience with over 1,700 rhinoplasties performed
  • Expertise in both functional and cosmetic surgery
  • Specialization in revision and ethnic rhinoplasties
  • A personalized, patient-first approach for natural-looking results
Rhinoplasty, nose job surgery by Cleveland Ohio Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Diana Ponsky

What Is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty, often called a nose job, is a surgical procedure that reshapes or restructures the nose. Whether your goals are cosmetic, functional, or both, it is an outpatient procedure performed under anesthesia with lasting results. Nasal surgery can address:

  • A dorsal hump or bump on the bridge
  • A crooked or broken nose
  • A bulbous or drooping nasal tip
  • Wide or asymmetrical nostrils
  • Birth defects or traumatic injuries
  • Deviated septum and other functional breathing issues

Who Is a Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

You may be a good candidate if you:

  • Are dissatisfied with the appearance of your nose
  • Have difficulty breathing due to nasal obstruction
  • Suffer from a birth defect or previous injury
  • Are in good overall health with realistic expectations

During your consultation, Dr. Ponsky will help determine if a rhinoplasty, or a combination of functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, is right for you.

What Are the Benefits of Rhinoplasty Surgery?

  • Restores balance to your facial features
  • Improves confidence with a natural look
  • Corrects nasal deformities caused by injury or birth defect
  • Improves breathing and overall nasal function
  • Can enhance sleep quality by reducing snoring or airway obstruction

The goal is always the same: a nose that fits your face, enhances your beauty, and works as well as it looks.

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In Cleveland, Ohio, the overall expense for a nose job or primary rhinoplasty, which includes anesthesia, facility, and other associated fees, typically varies from $12,000 to $14,000.

Revision rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that revises or corrects a previous surgery. Each person’s bone, cartilage, and skin determine the shape of his or her nose. When someone surgically alters a nose, the healing process also affects the final appearance. A revision rhinoplasty costs more than a primary or initial surgery because it’s far more complex. Any surgery can result in the development of scar tissue. That means the surgeon performing the revision must address the scar tissue build-up. The usual expense of a secondary rhinoplasty, or a revision of another surgeon’s nose job, ranges from $16,000 to $25,000.

Patients often choose Dr. Diana Ponsky for her extensive experience, natural results, and double board certification. The best rhinoplasty surgeon should possess at least 5 years of experience after training, and have knowledge of both the form and function of the nose. The surgeon should have results to share on their website and social media, with at least 1 year of follow up. You can get a sense of how natural-looking the patient’s nose looks by looking at the post-operative photos.

Recovery after a revision is similar to that after a primary rhinoplasty, but can be longer if there is both bony and cartilaginous work.  It can also be longer and more extensive if donor cartilage is involved, such as from the ears, and from the rib cartilage. Bruising lasts for 7-10 days.  Discomfort is worst for 1-2 days. Two weeks before exercise is allowed. Three weeks before touching the nose is back to normal.

Dr. Diana Ponsky is a specialist in ethnic, revision, and ultrasonic rhinoplasty.  She has performed over 1700 rhinoplasties, and has almost 20 years of experience in natural facial plastic surgery results.

A septoplasty is performed to correct deviations of the septal cartilage which often impacts breathing. It is done to fix a deviated septum, and often does not change the outside structure nor the outside look of the nose.  It will change both the septum and the outside look of the nose.  A rhinoplasty is usually to achieve aesthetic changes to the nose.  A functional rhinoplasty can sometimes be used to describe both a septorhinoplasty or a rhinoplasty that helps with function also by strengthening some tip cartilages (and not the septum). 

Insurance can cover rhinoplasty if there is a breathing problem.  Often this is due to a traumatic event, or a congenital issue that has obstructed your breathing.  Start with seeing a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon (one trained in otolaryngology for functional reasons), to document the breathing concerns. Medical therapy is often necessary as the first step (i.e. nasal sprays, antihistamine oral pills).  Sometimes an exam called a nasal endoscopy is required for insurance coverage, or a CT scan of the paranasal sinuses to document breathing blockage.

A board-certified plastic surgeon or otolaryngologist (ENT) who is experienced in all aspects of nasal procedures. Feel comfortable asking questions; a good surgeon will respond openly and informatively without taking offense. Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Ponsky is double board-certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Absolutely! We have a lot more before and after photos of patients who have granted consent to share in our office only. If you’d like to see more nose job patient examples, please reach out and schedule a consultation (216) 508-4055.

An Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty is a modern technique for reshaping the nose using ultrasonic technology, specifically piezoelectric instruments. These tools emit ultrasonic waves that precisely sculpt the bone and cartilage without damaging the surrounding soft tissues. Unlike traditional rhinoplasty, which involves chisels or rasps, ultrasonic offers more precision, reduced trauma, less bruising, and a quicker recovery time. This technique is especially useful for delicate bone work and can achieve more refined results with greater control over the reshaping process.

Consultation: You’ll meet with Dr. Ponsky at our Beachwood office near Cleveland to discuss your goals, review before-and-after photos, and design a surgical plan including digital rhinoplasty morphs, which allow you to visualize your surgical outcomes.

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Surgery: Rhinoplasty is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. Depending on your needs, Dr. Ponsky will use either an open or closed approach to reshape cartilage and bone.

Recovery:
• Splint worn for the first week
• Bruising fades within 7–10 days after surgery
• Return to non-strenuous activities after 2 weeks
• Full refinement visible within 6–12 months

Most patients describe the rhinoplasty recovery as more uncomfortable than painful, with breathing improving gradually as swelling and bruising resolves.

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Types of Rhinoplasty Procedures

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Rhinoplasty Results: This lovely female patient had a revision rhino (secondary nose job) procedure performed by double-board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Ponsky, located in Beachwood, OH. Beachwood is located about 30 minutes south of Cleveland and 2 hours north of Columbus, OH

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Rhinoplasty Results: This lovely young female patient had a tertiary rhinoplasty nose job Cleveland Ohio procedure performed by double-board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Ponsky. Ponsky Facial Plastic Surgery is located in Beachwood, OH. Beachwood is located about 30 minutes south of Cleveland and 2 hours north of Columbus, OH

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