Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

The rhinoplasty, or nose job, is the surgical procedure for reshaping of the nose. Patients who desire such an aesthetic change in their nose must wait until they are at least 15 to 16 years of age. Of course, any patient under the age of 18 must have parental consent.

Many older patients, however, also desire a rhinoplasty procedure. Some of these patients have always desired an alteration in the shape of their nose. Others see a change in their nose, especially at the tip, with aging and wish to have a restoration of its more youthful profile.

The rhinoplasty was classically performed through incisions that were all placed inside the nose-just beyond the nostrils. Recently, in some hands, an "open" rhinoplasty has become a commonly performed procedure. The disadvantage of the open rhinoplasty is that the patient is left with scars on the outside of the nose and may experience a longer period of edema or swelling of the tip. The rhinoplasty is generally performed as an outpatient procedure under a local anesthesia with intravenous sedation by a board-certified anesthesiologist. Patients will generally require tape and a splint on the outside of the nose for a period of approximately 4- 5 days. Patients can return to work or school after one week, but must limit exercise for 3 weeks.

The treatments listed are not intended to be complete or comprehensive. The specific risks and the suitability of these procedures for a given individual can be determined only after a personal consultation. Please email us at infoplstc@RothausMD.com or call us at 212.737.0770 to schedule a consultation.