Armen Vartany, MD, FACS: Plastic Surgery and Laser Center
116 S Buena Vista St #300
Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: (818) 500-0823
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Closed for Lunch: 12 p.m.–1 p.m.
People looking for the best rhinoplasty specialist in Los Angeles, Glendale, Encino, Tarzana, and surrounding areas often choose double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Armen Vartany. Specializing in the procedure, Dr. Vartany has performed more than 3,000 nose jobs to date and continues to perform about 200 rhinoplasty procedures every year at his Burbank practice. Men and women seeking nose jobs—including revision rhinoplasty—travel from around the world to have Dr. Vartany perform this demanding surgery.
When you look through Dr. Vartany’s gallery of dozens of stunning rhinoplasty before-and-after photos, you’ll see the truly remarkable results he consistently produces for patients of all ethnicities and genders.
Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S., but it is also one of the most technically challenging for a plastic surgeon to master. Few surgeons have Dr. Vartany’s combination of expertise, experience, and artistic eye to produce consistently remarkable results. Dr. Vartany is known for ensuring patients’ noses are in harmony with their other facial features, so the results look natural.
The cost of rhinoplasty at our Burbank practice depends on a number of factors. These include the training and experience of the plastic surgeon, the geographic location of the practice, and the changes being made during the procedure. We prepare a detailed price quote following your consultation that you can review at home before making a decision about getting the procedure. (All pricing and terms are subject to change without notice.)
We understand that cost is a factor for most patients, but we strongly recommend that you don’t base your choice of plastic surgeon primarily on how much the procedure costs, especially with rhinoplasty. Having a surgeon perform the surgery correctly the first time will save you money. In addition to accepting Visa, Mastercard, and Discover, we also accept third-party financing for qualified patients that can help spread out payments.
Dr. Vartany performs rhinoplasty on patients in their teens to adults in their 30s, 40s, or older who have realistic goals about the outcome of the surgery. Reasons for rhinoplasty include:
The best candidates for rhinoplasty are nonsmokers in good overall health without medical conditions that could complicate healing. It’s also important that you have a positive outlook and realistic aesthetic goals for your rhinoplasty.
Straightening a Crooked Nose: A crooked bridge may be caused by injury or is something that you’re born with.
Removing a Dorsal Hump: One of the most common reasons women and men undergo rhinoplasty is to reduce a hump on the bridge of their nose that distorts their profile and detracts from other facial features.
Lifting a droopy tip: Many of Dr. Vartany’s patients have both a droopy tip and a dorsal hump. You can see what a difference a rhinoplasty specialist can make in addressing both concerns.
Narrowing a wide tip: An attractive nose is straight, with contours that don’t draw attention. Rhinoplasty can correct an asymmetrical or crooked nose.
Narrowing a wide bridge: Some patients seek rhinoplasty to sculpt a slimmer bridge. This is a common reason for ethnic rhinoplasty.
When patients don’t choose an experienced rhinoplasty specialist such as Dr. Vartany, they often end up seeking a second procedure to revise the initial results. Dr. Vartany is considered an authority in rhinoplasty and is the specialist patients often choose for revision surgery. The delicate anatomy of the nose requires a surgeon with expertise that exceeds what’s needed for other plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Vartany is a true artist who has perfected his technique through his many years in practice.
‘He made my dream nose come true!’
Anginehb, 5-Star RealSelf review
“I am astonished by how amazing my nose job had turned out! The surgery went well and Dr.Vartany was very nice and kind. He made my dream nose come true.”
Dr. Vartany also believes that excellent rhinoplasty results begin during the consultation when patients discuss why they want cosmetic nose surgery and what they don’t like about the shape or size of their nose. His personable, warm bedside manner puts rhinoplasty patients at ease during the consultation. Dr. Vartany creates a custom surgical plan based on this candid conversation, an examination of the nose, and general discussions about health and lifestyle.
Rhinoplasty patients also have the opportunity to see the potential results of their procedure using 3D imaging technology at our practice. Our patients truly appreciate this tool because they can preview “before-and-after” digital photos of projected results from a nose job.
Dr. Vartany is known for his skill in performing revision rhinoplasty, often helping patients who are unhappy with the results of rhinoplasty performed by another surgeon. After seeing Dr. Vartany’s skillful, subtle enhancements in our revision rhinoplasty photo gallery, these patients trust his expertise to give them a successful, flattering outcome.
If you’re looking for an experienced, compassionate plastic surgeon with a reputation for producing superior cosmetic results, look no further than Dr. Vartany. Combining expertise and honesty with a gentle demeanor, Dr. Vartany provides the quality of Beverly Hills for his plastic surgery patients from Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, and beyond.
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Rhinoplasty changes the shape or size of your nose—or both—so that it is in harmony with the rest of your facial features and doesn’t detract from your appearance. A large or wide nose may divert attention from naturally attractive eyes or excellent bone structure. Small changes to the nose can produce dramatic results for people who have always been self-conscious about their noses.
Dr. Vartany performs either a “closed” or “open” rhinoplasty technique, which influences where he makes incisions for the procedure.
Closed rhinoplasty: A closed rhinoplasty involves making incisions inside the nostrils, meaning there is no visible scar following surgery. Dr. Vartany often uses this technique for patients who do not require extensive revision or significant changes. It is less invasive and heals faster than open rhinoplasty, and leaves no visible scar. As an expert in this surgical approach, Dr. Vartany performs closed rhinoplasty for about 90% of his nose job patients.
Open rhinoplasty: When Dr. Vartany performs an open rhinoplasty, he makes an incision on the columella, the small strip of skin separating the nostrils. After making the incision, he lifts the skin to expose the nasal structures. This approach usually leaves behind a small external scar that fades over time. Even though it is a more complex path, it offers better access to the nasal skeleton, which results in more comprehensive revisions.
Because Dr. Vartany performs about 200 rhinoplasty procedures every year and has extensive experience with both closed and open rhinoplasty, you can trust him to determine the best approach for your needs.
Dr. Vartany performs rhinoplasty with his patients under general anesthesia.
Before surgery, make some time to prepare for recovery by:
Getting plenty of rest, especially during the first 24 hours after the surgery, is very important. Make sure you have a family member or friend staying with you during this time.
While rhinoplasty recovery varies with the specifics of each surgery and personal factors, you can generally expect to progress through the following milestones:
Discomfort: Rhinoplasty patients are often pleasantly surprised after surgery because the discomfort they experience is far less than they expected. Dr. Vartany doesn’t use nasal packing, which many patients find to be the most uncomfortable part of rhinoplasty.
Return to work and school: 1 to 3 weeks.
Swelling and bruising: Apply ice packs over your eyelids for the first 48 hours as directed. For the first 2 weeks, keep your head elevated at all times. Sleep propped up with pillows or in a recliner.
Nasal splint: A protective splint will be placed over your nose during surgery. Dr. Vartany will remove it a week after surgery at your first post-op appointment.
Nose blowing: Most patients have congestion after surgery, but it’s important to avoid blowing your nose for at least 10 days until cleared by Dr. Vartany.
Exercise: Begin gentle walking as soon as possible to increase circulation and promote healing. Nonstrenuous activities and exercise may be resumed after 2 weeks. Strenuous non-contact activities can usually be resumed within 4 to 6 weeks.
Wearing glasses: Approximately 8 weeks.
We provide detailed post-op instructions that can help you recover as quickly and as comfortably as possible.
When Dr. Vartany removes the splint from the nose about a week after surgery, the nose will be very swollen and patients often believe that their noses are wider than before the surgery. This excessive swelling gradually goes down during the first 3 weeks after surgery. Residual swelling persists, especially on the tip of the nose, and it can be up to a year before patients see the final results of their nose jobs.
Rhinoplasty can be safely combined with other surgical and nonsurgical treatments to refine the whole face and further enhance results. Some of the most common procedures include:
Surgery on the eyelids (blepharoplasty) or brow can refresh the eye area and forehead. Similarly, a facelift tightens loose skin around the cheeks and jawline to complement rhinoplasty’s results. On the nonsurgical side, dermal fillers and wrinkle-relaxing neuromodulators soften the appearance of wrinkles, strategically add volume to the face, and further refine the look of the nose.
Please visit our Patient Resources page to learn more about your personalized consultation, how to prepare for your upcoming procedure and what to expect during recovery.
Your nose should be fully developed before pursuing rhinoplasty surgery. This maturity usually develops around age 15 or 16 for girls and 16 or 17 for boys. Once the nose has matured, there is no age limit for the surgery as long as the patient is healthy.
Most of the changes made during the surgery are considered permanent, although the nose will continue to age and change slightly over time.
Some plastic surgeons perform a nonsurgical procedure called a liquid rhinoplasty that uses dermal fillers to temporarily affect the appearance of the nose. While this method cannot make the nose smaller, it can make the bridge appear straighter and the tip more defined and uptilted. The procedure carries some risk, so it’s important to choose an experienced, well-qualified injector to perform the injections.
When performed by a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon, rhinoplasty is generally safe and low risk.
Dr. Vartany provides all the information you need about rhinoplasty in a way that’s easy to understand. You can request a consultation using the online form or call us at (818) 500-0823 to schedule an appointment.
