Dr. Jennifer Levine is a world-renowned rhinoplasty expert. She is double board-certified by American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology, giving her a unique unique knowledge of the face and its underlying structures. In her 25+ years of experience, Dr. Levine has completed over 10,000 nasal procedures!
During your first consultation, either in person or via video conference if you are an out-of-town patient, Dr. Levine will assess the appearance and functionality of your nose as well as the prominence of other facial features. Dr. Levine will also discuss your ideal look and any other areas you want to address. Based on your conversation, she will recommend the proper plan to achieve your goal.
One of the reasons Dr. Levine is considered one of the best rhinoplasty surgeons is her thorough and collaborative consultation process, during which she takes the time to get to understand her patient’s beauty goals. This enables her to create the natural-looking results that she is so well-known for.
Once you and Dr. Levine have agreed on your individualized plan, our staff will gather your medical history, including sinus infections, allergies, bleeding and other indications to ensure you are in good health for the procedure.
Two weeks prior to and following the procedure, you will be asked to abstain from aspirin, Advil, Motrin, and Aleve. Depending on your medical history, there may be additional instructions to adhere to prior to the procedure.
The surgery will be completed in Dr. Levine’s fully-accredited operating room located onsite.
In your research of rhinoplasty in NYC, you will likely find the terms, “open rhinoplasty” and “closed rhinoplasty”. There are two main factors that ultimately determine which of the two methods is used to complete your nose surgery: desired results and the surgeon’s individual preference.
In an open rhinoplasty, an inconspicuous incision is made externally, on the narrow tissue between the nostrils, also referred to as the columella, as well as an incision on the inside.
In a closed rhinoplasty, incisions are made only within the nostrils, having no external scar.
With both techniques, the soft tissues that cover the nose are gently elevated, allowing Dr. Levine access to sculpting the bone and cartilage. Depending on the desired result of the nose job, cartilage may be removed or added using additional cartilage taken from the septum.
After Dr. Levine has rearranged and reshaped the bone and cartilage, as needed, the skin and tissues are re-draped over the new frame. A small splint is applied to the outside of the nose to help with swelling and to support the new shape of the nose while it heals.
If you are at least 15 years old and are looking to improve the shape or functionality of your nose, and are in good health, you may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty.
However, not everyone is able to undergo the procedure. Our main concern is the patient’s health, which can include lifestyle habits such as smoking. It is imperative that you are honest during your rhinoplasty consultation to ensure that you can have a safe and productive surgery.
In addition to being in good health, having realistic expectations is a must. Dr. Levine is celebrated for creating results that look natural and that enhance your existing, unique features. She may choose not to operate on patients who she does not believe to be a good fit for the surgery.
After your New York City nose job surgery, there may be minor pain and discomfort. Most people find the inability to breathe through their nose for several days the most uncomfortable part of the nose job recovery. Within a week or two, the swelling improves, which will make breathing easier. The nose jobs are permanent, yet cannot stop the process of ageing, as the nose naturally droops down with age. Also, there is no specific age for getting a nose job done.
Some bruising and swelling around the eyes for several weeks is expected after a nose job surgery. Once the swelling begins to subside, patients will be able to see the improvements from their surgery.
Patients should refrain from any strenuous activity for three weeks and avoid any contact sport for 6 weeks*.
Revision Rhinoplasty is for someone who has already gone through one or multiple rhinoplasty surgeries. This type of surgery can cost up to $30,000 in New York depending upon the condition.
