All rhinoplasty surgeries share the same overall goals: to improve the look and/or function of the nose. However, the way these surgeries can accomplish these goals can vary considerably. There are different techniques your surgeon might use to achieve your desired result, including varying the placement of the incision. An open, or external rhinoplasty involves […] Read more

Deciding to undergo surgical procedures to correct the shape and size of your nose is a big decision, and while most patients leave feeling happy about their choice, some unknowingly choose inexperienced or unskilled surgeons and are left with results that don’t match what they had envisioned. Fortunately, just as the natural structure of your […] Read more

Rhinoplasties, which are cosmetic surgeries for noses, are among the most challenging of all plastic surgeries to perform. The surgeons who do the best work are those with an inherent sense of artistry and form, exceptional clinical and technical skills, and plenty of experience. “It’s so important to do your due diligence, and research plastic […] Read more

The nose is your face’s most predominant feature, whether it be long and narrow, or small and upturned. While many may share similar characteristics in nasal shape and proportion, no two noses are exactly alike. Regardless of size or shape, the nose can have a significant impact on a person’s facial appearance and self-esteem. Some […] Read more

Revision rhinoplasty is a secondary procedure typically performed to address poor results from a primary nose job. While many patients are satisfied – if not ecstatic—about the outcomes their first nose reshaping surgery, complications can develop later on, or patients may decide they want further improvements to enhance function and aesthetics. Because revision rhinoplasty is […] Read more

It’s common practice for plastic surgery patients to bring along pictures of celebrities when they go to the office for a consult. Pointing to a picture is sometimes easier than explaining verbally what a person wants for his or her new look. But increasingly, plastic surgeons are finding that individuals who are thinking about getting […] Read more

When a rhinoplasty, more colloquially known as a “nose job”, is performed by a surgeon of great skill and experience, the result leaves the patient with a harmony of facial features and a huge surge in self-confidence. In the hands of less-skilled plastic surgeons, however, issues may persist after surgery that lead the patient to consider a […] Read more

Rhinoplasty, more frequently referred to as a “nose job,” is an effective way to balance facial symmetry, and to sculpt the proportions of the nose so that it fits in well with the facial shape and contours. Rhinoplasties are more complex than most patients realize, and medical complications or undesirable aesthetics resulting from the original […] Read more

Many people are unhappy with the appearance of their nose, and some of them decide to undergo rhinoplasty to get the look they want. Rhinoplasty is a particularly delicate sort of plastic surgery, since the nose performs a vital functional role in the body, as well as an aesthetic one. In addition to the considerable […] Read more

Looking better and feeling more confident are why most people seek out rhinoplasty, but plastic surgeons caution patients to have realistic expectations about nose surgery. “Be prepared for a strict recovery regimen afterwards,” explains NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Loeb, “and also for seeing a face in the mirror that can sometimes seem drastically altered. Patients’ before […] Read more