Surgery of the Nose (Rhinoplasty) in NYC

close up photo of female faceDr. Scot Bradley Glasberg has a reputation for providing individualized care with outstanding results to rhinoplasty patients in NYC. He is committed to providing patients with the highest quality care and compassion throughout treatment.

Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. During the procedure, the surgeon is able to reshape, reduce or augment a patient’s nose for cosmetic, and sometimes functional, purposes. The surgery may be performed to correct a birth defect, to repair an injury, to improve breathing or simply to improve a patient’s appearance.

Candidates for Rhinoplasty

Candidates should be at least 13 years old since it is important that patients have finished their facial growth before proceeding with this surgery. Patients considering nose surgery should be in overall good health, should not be smokers, and should have realistic expectations about the outcome. Rhinoplasty is usually an outpatient procedure performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia and takes from 1 to 2 hours. There are two methods for performing a rhinoplasty: open and closed. The surgeon will choose the appropriate procedure for each individual patient.

Nose Surgery Recovery

Immediately after surgery, the patient’s nose and eyes are usually bruised and swollen. Splints and some packing material will remain inside the nose for a few days. Most patients feel like themselves within a few days and are able to return to regular activities in about a week. During recovery, the rhinoplasty patient should refrain from strenuous exercise and showering, use sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher and avoid nose blowing, vigorous toothbrushing or any activity that puts pressure on the nose.

Rhinoplasty Risks

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks involved in nose surgery, including excessive bleeding, adverse reaction to anesthesia, and localized pain, discoloration or numbness. Occasionally, a patient may be dissatisfied with the cosmetic results of the operation and a second surgery, called a revision rhinoplasty, may be desired. For most patients, however, it is an uncomplicated procedure with pleasing results.

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