New York plastic surgeon, double board certified in plastic surgery New York City

 

 

 

 

The Rhinoplasty procedure is performed to sculpt and refine the appearance of your nose. The nose is reshaped by reducing or increasing size, changing the shape of the bridge or tip, removing a hump, narrowing the span of the nostrils, or changing the angle between the nose and the upper lip. Small changes in nasal contour can change the entire facial appearance. Rhinoplasty surgery may also correct breathing problems.
During your initial consultation with Dr. Kolker, he will thoroughly discuss with you your desires and expectations for surgery. He will conduct a thorough examination of the inside and outside of your nose, as well as of the rest of your face. As facial harmony is the goal, a balance between the nose and other facial features is important. With the aid of digital photography and computer imaging, Dr. Kolker will carefully plan with you the combination of techniques that will help achieve your most natural and desired result.
Small incisions are made within the nostrils and occasionally at the base of the nose. Using a combination of techniques, the nasal bones are cut and narrowed to resculpt the structure of the nose. The tip may be refined by the removal or addition of cartilage. The profile of the nose can be lowered or elevated. A droopy nose can be lifted, and a bulbous tip may be reduced. Under certain circumstances, a graft of cartilage from another part of the body may be used to improve the final shape of the nose. A splint will be placed outside and occasionally inside the nose to provide extra support. The procedure takes between two and four hours depending on your skin type and the number of procedures you have at once. Rhinoplasty surgery is usually performed as an ambulatory procedure in our fully accredited in-office surgical facility.
Expect bruising around the eyes following Rhinoplasty, which lasts up two to three weeks. The nose will be swollen. Cold compresses around the eyes will help alleviate swelling and discomfort. Most swelling resolves after several weeks, but final settling and shape will be seen at six months to a year. You should plan on allowing a week for recuperation. Most people return to school or work after one to two weeks. Light aerobic exercise is begun after two weeks and more strenuous activity is begun after three weeks. Exposure to the sun must be limited for several months following surgery.