Rhinoplasty · Nose Surgery
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New York City rhinoplasty nose surgery

The surgery
Rhinoplasty usually takes an hour or two, though complicated procedures may take longer. During surgery the skin of the nose is separated from its supporting framework of bone and cartilage, which is then sculpted to the desired shape. The nature of the sculpting will depend on your problem and your surgeon's preferred technique. Finally, the skin is redraped over the new framework.

Example of Plastic Surgery Technique for Wide Nostrils
If your nostrils are too wide, the surgeon
can remove small wedges of skin from
their base, bringing them closer together.

Many plastic surgeons perform rhinoplasty from within the nose, making their incision inside the nostrils. Others prefer an "open" procedure, especially in more complicated cases; they make a small incision across the columella, the vertical strip of tissue separating the nostrils.

Options for Rhinoplasty Incisions
Incisions are made inside the nostrils
or at the base of the nose, providing
access to the cartilage and bone, which
can then be sculpted into shape.

When the surgery is complete, a splint will be applied to help your nose maintain its new shape. Nasal packs or soft plastic splints also may be placed in your nostrils to stabilize the septum, the dividing wall between the air passages.

Before and After Illustrations of Full Rhinoplasty
The surgeon removes the hump using a
chisel or a rasp, then brings the nasal
bones together to form a narrower
bridge. Cartilage is trimmed to reshape
the tip of the nose.


Changing the Septum Improves the Angle Between the Nose and Lips
Trimming the septum improves the
angle between the nose and upper lip.

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Highlights:Preparing for Surgery
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                      Post-Operative Care
                      Activity Restrictions
                      Recovery Time
                      Resuming Normal Activities

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Rhinoplasty · New York City: Board-certified plastic surgeon Scott J. Zevon MD maintains this website to provide general health information to the public, not medical advice to individuals. If you are interested in rhinoplasty, please contact us at our Manhattan plastic surgery office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Zevon.