Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States. It makes sense; the nose is a very prominent part of the face and if you’re unhappy with its appearance, the nose is hard to ignore.
For patients interested in rhinoplasty and looking at the cost of a nose job, you don’t want to settle for anything less than the best nose surgeon in NYC. Nose surgery demands unparalleled expertise. It’s a procedure best done once, and perfectly.
Why is it important to find the best nose surgeon?
The nose is a prominent part of the face and it’s a sensory organ. When you’re having a rhinoplasty procedure, you need a doctor who can account for both the form and function of the nose. There’s no use in a pretty nose that doesn’t work.
A qualified nose surgeon can help address a variety of issues:
- Nasal hump
- Drooping nasal tip
- Wide or overly large nose bridge
- Crooked or asymmetrical nose
- Deviated septum
- Upturned tip
- Collapsed bridge (scooped nose)
- Deviated septum
- And more!
If you’re someone who needs a septorhinoplasty, which includes addressing functional issues as well as cosmetic aspects, you definitely want to make sure you have the best nose surgeon in NYC with training in both Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (ENT).
The best nose surgeon in NYC will have…
Experience and reputation
The best nose surgeon will be board certified, ideally in both Facial Plastic surgery and OtolaryngologyHead and Neck surgery (ENT). Someone with those certifications has the skills and experience necessary to navigate the complexities of rhinoplasty inside and out.
People sometimes overlook another important factor: is your surgeon participating in the academic aspect of medicine? Surgeons who are frequently lecturing, publishing papers, and teaching fellows and residents have obtained a higher level of expertise.
Look for a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty and devotes a large part of their practice to rhinoplasty surgery. They should offer multiple types of rhinoplasty surgeries, which shows they can customize to your unique anatomy.
Some procedure examples:
- Preservation: Reduce your nasal hump but maintain the continuity of your natural bridge.
- Ethnic: For patients who want a cosmetic change that still respects their heritage and culture.
- Teenage: For younger patients, after their nose has stopped growing.
- Septoplasty: For patients with breathing difficulties caused by a deviated septum.
- Piezo ultrasonic rhinoplasty: A newer technique that utilizes ultrasound technology for more precision.
Excellent before and after photos
It’s no question that before and after photos are an essential part of researching cosmetic surgery. While researching, pay particular attention to patients who have similar features to you or who asked for changes like the ones you would like to see.
Things you’ll want to consider:
- Do I like the results I see?
- Are there patients that look like me?
- Is there consistent lighting and angles in the photos?
Ask to see photos during your consultation; you can ask your surgeon to elaborate on the process used for the patient, too. For example, if you’re a male patient considering rhinoplasty, ask about the process for male rhinoplasty.
View Dr. Pearlman’s Before and After Gallery
A thorough consultation process
Ultimately, if you’re visiting the best nose surgeon in NYC, you should expect a comfortable and informative consultation process.
You want an expert surgeon, but you also want a surgeon that you can have a good relationship with. Plastic surgery, particularly for the face, is a really intimate experience, and not the kind of experience you want to schedule on a whim.
The consultation process sets the tone for your entire experience with a surgeon. A top rhinoplasty surgeon should listen to your concerns and provide expert guidance on how to best achieve your desired outcome.
Utilizing 2-D Mirror and 3-D Vectra 3D imaging is another thing to look for in the consultation process. For some patients, it can be hard to visualize the results of your potential nose job, or it might be hard to articulate the type of change you want to see. The best nose surgeons provide multiple methods to help you better understand your potential results.
It’s important to ask what’s covered in your initial consultation. For example, at Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery we offer each and every patient the opportunity to return for a second visit to discuss their questions or apprehensions. Some patients might even ask questions about information they got in a consultation at another practice.
We don’t charge for these “extra” visits because we believe that it’s important that patients feel completely informed before committing to life-changing surgery.
Related: What Does a Nose Job Cost in New York?
Questions to ask during your rhinoplasty consultation:
- What is your experience with performing rhinoplasty surgeries?
- Does rhinoplasty comprise the majority of the surgeries the surgeon performs?
- What is your policy on revisions if I don’t like my results?
- How long is the expected recovery timeline?
- When can I expect to see final results?
- Which technique do you plan to use in my rhinoplasty?
- Can you combine other plastic surgery procedures with my rhinoplasty?
More questions about rhinoplasty in NYC?
At Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery, not only are we home to Dr. Pearlman, one of the top rhinoplasty surgeons in NYC, we’re also committed to education about all things rhinoplasty. Dr. Pearlman himself is a frequent lecturer and visiting professor and is passionate about making sure people have an ideal experience when they’re considering nose plastic surgery.
Dr. Pearlman is uniquely dual-board certified in both Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT). Rhinoplasty is his specialty and he’s performed over 7,500 rhinoplasties in his 30-year career.
Not quite ready for an in-person visit? You can use our virtual rhinoplasty tool to explore our available techniques. Answer a few questions about your goals and we’ll send you customized recommendations right to your inbox!
