With 20+ years of experience, Dr. Kristina Zakhary is an Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon with special focus on Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She is American Board Certified with the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Zakhary is one of Calgary’s top experts in Rhinoplasty and Facial surgery. Dr. Kristina Zakhary has performed over 8000 Facial Cosmetic Surgeries, which have improved the appearance and confidence of her thousands of patients.
Dr. Zakhary has extensive training and expertise in both cosmetic and reconstructive nasal and facial surgery - successfully performing over 8000 cosmetic surgeries.
Dr. Zakhary is one of the few cosmetic surgeons in the world who performs Closed Mini Dissection Ultrasonic rhinoplasty. This unique surgery allows for more natural and predictable results while minimizing recovery time compared to other techniques.
Paying for these surgeries can get expensive that is why, we offer in-office 0% financing. We can split your surgical fee up to 4 equal payments. We also work with a third party financing company called MEDICARD who offer longer payment plans.
Our cosmetic plastic surgery clinic is one of the few in Canada that uses high frequency sound waves to reduce the dorsal hump bone without damaging soft tissue. This leads to more precise results with less bruising and swelling.
Clients are presented with an honest expert opinion regarding their procedure to assist in planning for the surgery and formulating patients’ goals.
Dr. Zakhary is an award-winning surgeon, trusted by thousands of patients. She also received the Alberta Consumer Choice Awards for Cosmetic Surgery Procedures in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Dr. Zakhary makes Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a Nose Job, a large focus of her practice in Calgary and Edmonton. Dr. Zakhary has extensive training and expertise in both cosmetic and reconstructive nasal surgery.
Dr. Kristina Zakhary is specialty trained in Facelift Surgery and Neck lift surgery, and uses
her artistic skill to remove neck fat deposits and to tighten and reposition the neck,
jowl and facial tissues to restore to you a fresh, natural and youthful appearance.
Dr Zakhary performs eyelid surgery under local anesthesia or sedation anesthesia in a private accredited surgical facility. She also offers other non surgical facial cosmetic procedure options as well to rejuvenate your eyelids, such as wrinkles reduction injections or Fillers
At Age-Less Clinic Calgary, Dr. Kristina Zakhary uses various procedures to improve your face's natural youthful contours and shape. Dr. Zakhary injects Botox and Filler injections herself to maximize your safety and results.
Dr. Zakhary is Calgary’s renowned Rhinoplasty and Facial Surgeon, having performed over 8000 Facial Cosmetic Surgeries. Earning numerous awards and educational achievements, Dr. Zakhary has mastered state of the art Facial Cosmetic Surgery techniques and combines unique skills of both a specialized facial surgeon and an artist to improve the health and confidence of her patients. She is American Board Certified with the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and is the Western Regional Director of the Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
The President of the Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
“Patients aren’t chasing perfection. They want to improve their appearance while embracing their individual beauty.”
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No one books rhinoplasty imagining regret. Yet sometimes the result isn’t what you pictured — or worse, it affects breathing. If you’re scrolling photos of botched nose jobs at 2 a.m., heart in your throat, this guide is for you. Plain talk, no scare tactics. What “botched” really means, how to tell normal healing from true problems, and what repair looks like when done carefully.
“Perfect” is a strong word for a feature that sits at the centre of a living face. Still, people search for it every day: perfect nose, female perfect nose, perfect male nose, cute perfect nose. What they want isn’t a template: it’s harmony. A nose that looks like it belongs, from front view and side profile, in motion and at rest.
Every nose is unique — but grouping common shape patterns helps us talk about goals, limits, and technique. Below are 12 frequently discussed nose “types,” what they mean anatomically, and how Dr. Zakhary typically approaches them with a Closed Mini-Dissection Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty (internal incisions, precise shaping, faster recovery). Most people are a combination of several features, so planning is always individualized.
“Defect” is a clinical word for a feature that throws off proportion or airflow. Most noses combine a few issues at once, shape, support, and breathing, so the plan is individualized. Dr. Zakhary typically corrects these concerns using a Closed Mini-Dissection Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty approach (internal incisions, precise bone work, and a recovery that’s usually smoother), often paired with functional breathing improvements when needed.
If you’re gearing up for rhinoplasty with Dr. Kristina Zakhary in Calgary — or anywhere in Canada — this is your field-tested, no-fluff recovery shopping list. No guessing, no panic-buying. Just the essentials you’ll reach for every day after your nose job.
You’ve planned your rhinoplasty for months, and then the day comes when cravings loom larger than your desire for perfect symmetry. It’s tempting to think a single cigarette or vape won’t hurt. Below, you’ll find guidance born from thousands of cases at Facial Cosmetic Surgery of Calgary. No doctor-speak. Just clear, patient-tested advice to help you arrive at your best result.
