Surgical reshaping of the nose may be a simple correction of an imperfection or a complete change in the shape of the nose. As each nose is uniquely different, surgery must be tailored to fit the face and satisfy each patient's desire.
Corrective surgery depends on the anatomical abnormality (whether it is the tip, base, nostril, height, width) or the relationship of one part to the other.
Although it is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures, rhinoplasty is also one of the most technically and esthetically demanding.
Raj P. Chowdary, M.D. has been practicing plastic surgery in the Lehigh Valley for over 25 years, performing thousands of procedures with outstanding results.
Genetics, ethnicity and gender play a significant role in the shape of the nose. A well done nasal reshaping procedure preserves these characteristics while correcting the imperfections. Rhinoplasty takes between 1 - 2 hrs to complete, usually on an outpatient basis. A splint is usually worn for a week. There is some bruising which may last up to a week. Final healing takes about 6 to 8 weeks.