Facial Plastic Surgery · Nose Reshaping

A nose designed for your face.

Rhinoplasty is about balance, not a template. Dr. Lam is an internationally recognized expert on the ethnic and Asian nose — and a leader in revision rhinoplasty.

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SurgeonSamuel M. Lam, MD

Experience25+ years · est. 2000

Documented6,000+ results

Rating★★★★★ 4.6 · 267 reviews

What is rhinoplasty?

"I see every patient with an artistic eye"

Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose for balance with the rest of the face — bridge, tip, nostrils, and profile. The goal is a nose that belongs to you, not a copied shape.

Dr. Lam performs primary, ethnic/Asian, and complex revision rhinoplasty — including saddle, crooked or twisted, traumatic, and aging noses. Male rhinoplasty is a specialty: men are approached differently in design and expectations.

Who it's for

Not one nose fits all

The nose that bothers you

A hump, bulbous tip, or asymmetry
Breathing concerns, or a nose that changed with age
A nose that simply never matched your face

Ethnic & Asian rhinoplasty

Preserves the features that define your face — never "Westernizing"
Expertise across Asian, African-American, Hispanic, and Indian noses
A recognized authority who teaches these techniques worldwide

Revision rhinoplasty

Correcting a previous surgery that did not settle
Saddle deformities, asymmetries, over-resection
Regardless of how long ago the first surgery was

The process

Step by step

01
Consultation
Facial analysis, imaging, and a design discussion of what "natural" means for you.
02
Surgery
Performed under the surgeon's direct hands — typically 1.5–3 hours.
03
Recovery
Splint and light bruising for about a week; most swelling settles over months.
04
Result
The nose settles into its final character over 6–12 months.

Real results

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Rhinopyma correction before and after — Rhinopyma correction

In the clinic

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FAQ

Common questions

What is ethnic rhinoplasty?

It preserves the features that define your face while refining proportion — never "Westernizing" the nose. Dr. Lam is a recognized expert in Asian, African-American, Hispanic, and Indian rhinoplasty.

Can a revision rhinoplasty be fixed?

Most can. Dr. Lam specializes in correcting previous surgery — saddle deformities, asymmetries, over-resection — regardless of when it was done.

Is the scar visible?

For most rhinoplasty approaches, incisions are hidden inside the nostrils.

How long is recovery?

A splint stays on about a week. Most patients are back to non-strenuous life quickly; the final result matures over a year.

Schedule your consultation.

Bring the nose that bothers you. Leave with a design discussion — honest candidacy, real imaging, and a plan built around your face.

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