Rhinoplasty

We are trained in both endonasal as well as external rhinoplasic approach. Keep in mind that the deformity is what dictates whether the procedure needs to be open or closed. We will assure you that if it is performed externally the scar is very small, it’s placed at the base of the columella, it roughly is only about 2 to 3 millimeters in length, and it heals extremely well. Keep in mind this will be discussed with the patient prior to the surgery if the patient has any concerns about this.

Doctors William E. Silver, M.D., F.A.C.S. and Louis M. DeJoseph, M.D.

Most of the time, yes. However, to make that assumption or that evaluation, the patient must be seen in the office so that a careful examination is made and a full open discussion to the patient of what their expectations are and clinically what material in the nose is still left in order to rebuild or correct that particular deformity. We take the patient through our computer imaging, we go through the careful physical examination, and most importantly, the patient has the opportunity to share with us their ultimate goals.

Obviously in every operation there is some discomfort but, for the most part, rhinoplastic surgery is not a painful procedure. It may be a little uncomfortable because the nose is stopped up for several days and maybe even a few weeks but pain is not usually a major factor in going through a rhinoplastic procedure. The procedure is performed on one day and the dressing stays on for about 5 days and then the patient returns to the office and the dressing is removed. This is a painless part of the procedure.