Rhinoplasty

A Note From Dr. Michael L. Schwartz

Welcome, 
Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly requested procedures I perform and one that I have special interest in and derive great joy from performing. 

Some patients are unhappy with the nose they were born with and some are unhappy with the way aging has changed the appearance of their nose. Some may have had an injury affecting both their appearance and their breathing. No matter the reason, nothing has a greater impact on facial appearance then the size and shape of the nose. Ideally, the nose should harmonize the facial features. When it is out of balance with the rest of the face, it distracts from the overall facial appearance. Unlike in the past when rhinoplasty was thought of as primarily a reductive procedure, contemporary rhinoplasty emphasizes reshaping and preservation of structure, not removal. This results in a long-lasting, natural-looking appearance. 

Patients have many questions about what to expect. During your consultation, computer imaging will be used to help communicate how we can achieve your expectations. A detailed plan of what your surgery will involve and answers to all your questions will be provided by my staff and I. What you wish for combined with my abilities will meld together so your eyes shine with joy. I look forward to creating your “new custom nose.” 

Michael L. Schwartz, MD 
Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

What Should I Know About Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is generally an outpatient procedure that can be performed in a hospital, ambulatory surgical facility or an in-office surgical suite. To determine the areas of your nose that will be addressed, your overall facial appearance, proportion and structure, as well as your goals, medical history and ethnicity will be taken into account. The procedure is performed as either “open” or “closed” using general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation depending on your individual needs and what is medically best for you.

Top reasons to consider rhinoplasty

There is a reason why rhinoplasty (or “nose job”) is consistently ranked among the top three most popular cosmetic procedures each year. When performed by someone with the proper training, talent and skill, a rhinoplasty can bring overall balance to your face, and in many cases, also make you look younger. 

The art of rhinoplasty involves more than merely making your nose smaller. Your nose needs to look natural and complement all of your facial features with the right size, width and angles. The procedure is highly individualized.

Patients are Saying

“As a doctor, I am quite selective about my medical care. Dr. Schwartz performed both sinus surgery and rhinoplasty on me and I could not be happier. My sinus headaches have completely been resolved and I can breathe perfectly. In addition, my nose looks great and the results are so natural looking that no one can tell I ever had surgery. I trust Dr. Schwartz and have sent my own family and friends to see him. He is the best!” 

- ADAM S.

“Words cannot ever speak the gratitude I feel for the outcome of my rhinoplasty. The surgery you performed on me was nothing short of masterful and brilliant surgical work, and I know that you faced challenges working on a nose that had been through two previous rhinoplasties. But given the outcome that my husband, family and friends are raving about, I am so deeply grateful. You are definitely in the category of “the absolute best facial plastic surgeons.” I look as beautiful as I am inside because of the work you performed.” 

- SARAH T.

“Thank you for doing such a wonderful job on my rhinoplasty! It's something I seriously considered doing for the past seven years or so, and I'm so glad you were my surgeon. I had relatively no pain associated with my surgery, and as an added bonus, I can breathe!” 

- JACQUELINE P.

"I want to thank you for my new nose! I absolutely love the results. I love the way I look and I feel much better about myself.”

- GABY M.

"I wanted to thank you for everything. I love my nose! You and your staff are great and I can't thank you enough!" 

- CAROLE F.