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Rhinoplasty Nose Surgery in Manhattan, New York

Best Candidates:

People who wish to refine their nose
The aging nose that tends to sag and becomes longer and more prominent as one gets older.
If you cannot breath properly through your nose. You may have a deviated septum or some other internal nasal problem.
People who want to improve their profile.
Secondary rhinoplasty. You are not happy with your first nose surgery.

What's special about my approach:

I examine your nose and face in detail and listen at length to what you want. I will then explain the individual characteristics of your nose and the approach that is best for you.
It is most important to realize that a nose does not have to be very small to be refined, delicate, and elegant.
A rhinoplasty used to mean removing a lot of tissue. I typically remove a little bit of bone and cartilage and rearrange what's left in a sculpturing manner.
Sometimes I add cartilage grafts to the nose, particularly to refine the tip.
I perform all surgery myself.
My highest priority is to leave you looking like you did not have any surgery and to create a nose that fits your face. A strong face needs a strong nose.

The Procedure:

Because everyone's anatomy is different, each patient needs a slightly different operation. The bones and cartilages are sculpted. The tip is refined and support of the nasal tip may be enhanced with sutures or cartilage grafts. The nose may be slightly shortened or rotated.
The chin and jaw line are as important as the nose in creating an attractive profile. Therefore the most common operation that is performed together with a rhinoplasty is a mandibular implant to enhance a weak chin.
The aging nose, like so many other tissues, tends to sag with age and becomes longer and more prominent as we get older. In older patients, I often perform a tip rhinoplasty wherein the nose is shortened and rotated slightly and the tip is refined without other major change to the nose. This simple procedure can have a startling impact in freshening the face and making it look younger. A tip rhinoplasty is often performed simultaneously with a facelift.

Scars:
Incisions are hidden inside the nostrils, there are no external, visible scars.

Insurance:
Surgery to improve the shape of your nose is cosmetic surgery and is not covered by medical insurance. Any procedures performed during the rhinoplasty to improve your nasal breathing are covered by health insurance.

Combination Facial Procedures: The procedures listed below are frequently performed alone or in conjunction with a rhinoplasty:

Recovery Time:
With anti-bruising medication, swelling and bruising is typically gone in one week. At one month, you see the result but it may take several months for the final subtle changes to appear. Most patients return to work or school one week after surgery. Vigorous activity may be resumed three weeks after your rhinoplasty.