Rhinoplasty
If you think that your nose doesn't fit in with the rest of your face, it can make you feel self-conscious and unattractive. Perhaps your nose is crooked or off center, or maybe you feel that it's too large for your face. You may be suffering from breathing problems or nasal deformities you were born with or that were caused by an injury. Dr. Sorokin has seen the impressive changes that rhinoplasty gives New Jersey and Philadelphia patients in both their appearance and their self-esteem.
Why Us for Your Facial Plastic Surgery
- A board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Sorokin has the training to help you feel better about the face you see in the mirror.
- Dr. Sorokin has performed hundreds of facial plastic surgery procedures including facelifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery.
- Our patients appreciate Dr. Sorokin's artistic eye and the natural-looking results he achieves.
- Dr. Sorokin and his staff are committed to your safety, comfort and satisfying results.
To find out how nose surgery can improve your appearance, request a consultation with Dr. Sorokin or call our office in Cherry Hill at 856-872-4158.
Reasons for Considering Nose Surgery
Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States, with several hundred thousand operations performed each year. People visit Dr. Sorokin in New Jersey for rhinoplasty for many diverse, which include:
- Improving proportion between the nose and facial features
- Reducing the size of a nose that is too large or too wide
- Sculpting an overly arched or "Roman" nose or a crooked or elongated nose tip
- Repairing nose function and shape when damaged from an accident or sports injury
- Correcting breathing problems by rebuilding the nasal passages
- Treating congenital nasal deformities
Combining other facial procedures like a facelift or eyelid surgery with a nose job helps Philadelphia and New Jersey plastic surgery patients attain an overall facial enhancement and maximize their downtime.
The Rhinoplasty Procedure
Rhinoplasty generally takes 1 to 3 hours to complete. Depending on the current size and shape of your nose and the goals you discuss with Dr. Sorokin at your consultation, he will use either the open or closed surgical technique. The "open" technique gives him maximum visibility and control over the procedure. It involves a small incision that is placed between the nostrils on the columella (the strip of skin attaching the bottom of the nose to the upper lip). In the "closed" technique, Dr. Sorokin makes internal incisions to access the nasal structure. This technique offers faster healing and less chance of scarring, but does not allow for precise refinements to the nasal structure. Under either method, once the skin has been opened Dr. Sorokin carefully reshapes the cartilage and bone based on the desired shape and size you are seeking.
Recovery Following Nose Surgery
Dr. Sorokin encourages rest and limited movement for the first day after surgery in order to promote healing. Swelling of the nose and bruising around the eyes may occur, but will gradually decrease over a couple of weeks following surgery. A splint, bandages, and gauze are applied immediately following surgery to minimize movement of the nose. Patients who smoke must quit for several weeks both before and after surgery, and those who wear eyeglasses must tape them up so that they do not rest on the nose. You will need to protect your nose from sun exposure for the first year after the procedure. Any pain that follows the surgery can usually be effectively treated with over-the-counter medication and cold compresses.
