Rhinoplasty in New Jersey

What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is more commonly known as “nose surgery” or a “nose job”.

It’s a procedure that can reshape, reconstruct, restore function, and aesthetically enhance the nose. Each procedure is tailored to you and your goals.

Nonetheless, there are many reasons men and women opt for rhinoplasty. Most commonly, we hear from patients who are unhappy with the size, shape, or profile of either their nose, nostrils, bridge, or tip. Others have breathing difficulties as a result of a deviated septum and require a functional rhinoplasty. Finally, some people are not happy with the work of other rhinoplasty surgeons and are looking for revision rhinoplasty.

No matter which situation you’re in, we can help.

Dr. Gordon Kaplan has performed rhinoplasty in New Jersey and New York for over 20 years, working with patients from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities.

After all, the nose is the focal point of the face, so it’s vital to work with a surgeon you can trust to deliver the results you’re after.

Ideal Candidates For Rhinoplasty In NJ

Rhinoplasty is a delicate, highly individualized procedure that can provide a dramatic improvement for many patients and improve their confidence. It is best for those who want to build upon their natural look, but with realistic expectations of what can be achieved.

We welcome patients of all genders and ethnicities from across New Jersey and New York.

Rhinoplasty Procedure

There are two main rhinoplasty techniques we perform:

• Open rhinoplasty: incisions are made on the edge and tip of your nose, and between your nostrils, to “open” up the nose for a comprehensive surgery.
• Closed rhinoplasty: incisions are made within your nasal passages, more suited to those requiring a lighter touch.

We will decide whether you’re more suited to open or closed rhinoplasty during a consultation.

Either way, rhinoplasty procedures are performed under general anesthesia and take a few hours to complete. It may take longer if the nose reshaping is more extensive or if it is being performed along with other procedures.

During the procedure, we can change various nasal features, such as:

• The size and shape of the nose and how it relates to other facial features
• The structure of the nasal bones
• The profile of the nose, removing any visible humps, bumps, or depressions that exist on the bridge
• The nasal tip, improving a large or bulbous, drooping, or excessively upturned shape
• An asymmetrical appearance of the nose

When the surgery is complete, there will be a shape-maintaining splint positioned on your nose and possibly soft splints temporarily placed in your nostrils to help you breathe normally and to add support to the newly positioned bone and cartilage.

Rhinoplasty Recovery

Immediately following your rhinoplasty, you will experience significant swelling, bruising and aching around the nose and eyes, along with a slight headache. This discomfort can be controlled by medications prescribed by Dr. Kaplan.

You will need to relax in bed and keep your head in a raised position during the first day after your surgery.

It’s common to look worse each day at first, but after 3-4 days, the swelling and bruising will stabilize and start to gradually fade. In most cases, it is completely gone within 2 to 3 weeks. Cool cloths or compresses held gently on these swollen and bruised areas can help you feel more comfortable.

You may also have some slight blood discharge during the first days of your recuperation, which is completely normal. The area around your nose may also remain stiff for several weeks.

Within a couple of weeks of your rhinoplasty, you will begin to look and feel better. Most likely you’ll go back to work as long as it’s not too strenuous. You should avoid exercises and activities that increase your blood pressure.

In general, you’ll want to pay a little more attention to protecting your nose when you’re bathing or putting on make-up. If you wear glasses, you will have to be very careful not to rest them on the bridge of your nose until it has healed adequately – usually within a month to