Albert W. Chow, M.D.
1 Daniel Burnham Court #368c
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 441-1888
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Rhinoplasty and septoplasty may seem like similar procedures as they both involve improving the nose. However, you achieve different goals with rhinoplasty versus septoplasty. The primary purpose of rhinoplasty is to make the nose more aesthetically pleasing, although the procedure can sometimes improve breathing issues. A septoplasty improves functional issues by fixing a deviated or …
For people considering a facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and more at my San Francisco facial plastic surgery practice, recovery times are an important factor to consider. While most people find their years of confidence well worth a few weeks of downtime, it’s essential you know what to expect as you plan your surgery timeline. In …
Considering rhinoplasty (or a “nose job”) in San Francisco? Whether you are local to the area or plan to travel in for your surgery, the Bay Area is the perfect place to begin your new chapter with confidence. As you plan your transformation, there are a few things you should know about rhinoplasty, the recovery …
Choosing the best rhinoplasty (nose job) surgeon for your San Francisco procedure is perhaps the most important step you’ll take in your plastic surgery journey. As you trust your face to someone else’s hand, you want to make sure that person is as qualified and experienced as possible, and also that they care about you …
As a San Francisco plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty, I see many patients with different nose surgery requests. For the most part, people undergo surgery to hide imperfections or change the size of the nose. But recent trends have made rhinoplasty less straightforward As times change, rhinoplasty patients are requesting different things. While there are …
For those unhappy with the appearance of their noses, rhinoplasty has been the trusted solution for decades. It is a permanent fix to a persistent problem, allowing surgeons to adjust the size, shape, and slope of the nose. I specialize in rhinoplasty at my San Francisco plastic surgery practice, and I know how transformative the …
The nose is at the center of the face, which means it can attract attention if it's large or asymmetrical. Many people undergo a rhinoplasty at my San Francisco practice so they can feel less self-conscious when looking in the mirror. But what if surgery makes you feel uneasy? Is there a less invasive way …
Often in my San Francisco plastic surgery practice, patients are referred to me for septoplasty. As a with special training in otolaryngology (head and neck surgery), I am specifically qualified to help patients with septum-related issues, such as a deviated septum and turbinate reduction nose surgery here in San Francisco. What is Septoplasty? is traditionally …
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a barrage of parties, meetings, family get togethers, and other social events. Spending time with family and friends is important and fulfilling, but the weight of multiple obligations can become stressful. Once those have passed, many patients feel ready to “treat themselves” for the New …