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Nasal surgery or rhinoplasty at our NYC office can improve the appearance of the nose externally as well as the internal function of the nasal airways. The appearance of the nose can affect the overall balance and aesthetic proportions of the entire face. To preserve your individuality and maintain the uniqueness of your nose, Dr. Forley will spend a lot of time with you, discussing your desires and explaining how the changes you request will affect other features of your nose and face.
By changing only the negative features and carefully preserving the positive characteristics, your nose will blend aesthetically with your face without appearing overly operated. Dr. Forley brings more than 25 years of expertise in using advanced cartilage shaping techniques to create a natural-appearing result. Deformities of the nasal septum can cause breathing difficulties. Internal nasal surgery is often combined with surgery of the external nose to improve airway function as well as the appearance of the nose. Dr. Forley’s techniques produce some of the best results for New York rhinoplasty patients.
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game”…and whose “innovations are shaping the art of cosmetic surgery around
the world.” It was noted that Dr. Forley’s “discreet Upper East Side clinic is
perfect for women and men in search of minimally invasive natural-looking
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Julia Reed writes that Dr. Forley, “disarms me by asking what I might like to
have done. Nothing, I say, sure that I mean it. And then he shows me before and
after books of tiny little neck lifts, subtle browlifts involving tiny little
incisions well hidden within the hairline. In ten years, he assures me, I’ll be
thinking about it. I actually like him. And I fear he may be right.”
Source: Crisalix
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December 3rd, 2016
RHINOPLASTY: WHEN LESS CAN BE MORE
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November 22nd, 2015
NATURAL APPEARING NOSE SURGERY RESULTS
The goal of nose surgery, known as rhinoplasty, is to achieve a natural, unoperated appearance. In creating a precise surgical plan …
October 29th, 2015
Is This For Me?You should consider rhinoplasty if:
Your NYC Rhinoplasty ConsultationDuring your consultation, Dr. Forley will first ask about your medical history and describe what concerns you most about the appearance of your nose. He will want to know if you have any breathing problems, sinus congestion or infections, or a history of trauma to the nose. He will examine your nose both externally and internally to assess the various aspects of the nose that must be considered prior to surgery including the tip, bridge, nasal bones, septum, and nostrils.
Dr. Forley will discuss your anatomy, the surgical options, and how best to achieve the result you desire. The procedure will be explained in detail and you will be given an idea of realistic expectations for improvement with examples of before and after results. In addition, a 3-D simulation of the potential outcome of the surgery will be utilized to help you visualize the result. You will have plenty of time to get all your questions answered. Go back
PreparationInstructions pertinent to reducing the risk of bleeding and bruising will be discussed during your pre-operative appointment two weeks prior to rhinoplasty at our NYC facility. A program of vitamins and supplements designed to enhance healing and minimize bruising and swelling will be provided to you for use before and after the surgery. If needed, imaging studies of your internal nasal airway may be requested to aid in the treatment of any breathing problems. Go back
The ProcedureDr. Forley will carefully mark your nose before the anesthesiologist reviews with you the twilight/sedation technique that is utilized exclusively in our Joint Commission accredited office-based surgery facility. Most incisions are located inside the nose but in certain cases, depending on the extent of work to be done, carefully designed external incisions may be necessary for optimal correction.
This open rhinoplasty approach typically involves a small incision at the base of the nose to enable better visualization of the nasal anatomy and thereby increased surgical precision. The framework structures of the nose including the cartilage and bone are carefully altered and reshaped to achieve the desired changes.
The skin is then redraped over the reshaped framework to achieve the final appearance. Internally, deviated areas of the nasal septum will be straightened to maximally open the airways. Areas of severe deformity are conservatively removed to open the airways while preserving the support function of the septum. Go back
What to Expect After Your Rhinoplasty in New YorkTape and a nasal splint will be applied at the end of your surgery to protect the changes made to your nose and remain for 1 week. Discomfort is usually minimal following nasal surgery and is easily controlled with pain medication. Swelling and bruising develop in the first 24 hours and start to diminish after 72 hours. No nasal packing is used but a small internal splint may be placed if surgery on your septum was performed. It is normal to feel like you have a stuffy nose for a few days since the nose swells on the inside as well as the outside.
The amount of activity you are permitted will depend on the extent of nose surgery performed. Exercise can usually be resumed after 2-3 weeks. If external sutures are placed, they will be removed within 7 days. Any residual bruising can be concealed with make-up until it resolves within 10-14 days. Although the initial post-operative swelling resolves within 1-2 weeks, continued swelling of a lesser degree will improve gradually up to 12-18 months. This will result in a progressive refinement in the appearance of the nose. Go back
The Stages of RecoveryModern nose surgery techniques have resulted in the ability to create natural, unoperated appearing outcomes when rhinoplasty is performed. An in depth understanding and analysis of the aesthetics of your nose and how it relates to the adjacent characteristics of your face enables Dr. Forley to produce needed modifications to your nose without any telltale stigmata of surgery.
Every nose surgery needs to be customized to the aesthetics and anatomy of the individual patient. The nasal bones can be modified in many cases with a simple rasping or filing technique to decrease a bump. The only time the bones need to be broken is when they are too wide or, rarely, too narrow. The procedure involves making a controlled cut in the bone to allow for a modification in bony width.
Pain is not typically a major component of the recovery after nose surgery. Although there may be some discomfort, it generally is short term in duration and well managed with medication.
Photos of celebrities can be useful tools when discussing your preferences in nasal appearance. However, every face is different and what looks good on a particular celebrity’s face may not be the best choice in your particular case. In addition, there are many anatomic variables of cartilage, bone, and skin thickness that affect the outcome of nose surgery in each individual nose and cannot necessarily be duplicated from that of a celebrity.
There has been a lot of marketing recently of the “non-surgical nose job”. It is important to understand that the use of injectable fillers to alter the appearance of the nose is possible but only for a limited number of changes. It is a simple way to manage minor asymmetries or irregularities of the bridge and nasal tip without surgery. The same procedure, however, will have to be repeated within a year to maintain the result. Injectable fillers function to camouflage an underlying problem but do not produce a definitive correction of the nose.
Potential Risks and ComplicationsRisks common to all surgical procedures such as bleeding, infection, and thickened scar tissue formation occur in a very small percentage of cases. Occasionally, cartilage or bony irregularities that appear after the swelling has subsided may need to be corrected with a minor revision procedure. We will give you more detailed information about these and other rare risks in our written information and encourage you to discuss any that concern you during your consultation. Go back
Non-Surgical OptionsDuring your consultation, Dr. Forley will discuss alternatives to nose surgery for you to consider should you desire a non-surgical approach. These include:
Modern nose surgery techniques have resulted in the ability to create natural, unoperated appearing outcomes when rhinoplasty is performed. An in depth understanding and analysis of the aesthetics of your nose and how it relates to the adjacent characteristics of your face enables Dr. Forley to produce needed modifications to your nose without any telltale stigmata of surgery.
Every nose surgery needs to be customized to the aesthetics and anatomy of the individual patient. The nasal bones can be modified in many cases with a simple rasping or filing technique to decrease a bump. The only time the bones need to be broken is when they are too wide or, rarely, too narrow. The procedure involves making a controlled cut in the bone to allow for a modification in bony width.
Pain is not typically a major component of the recovery after nose surgery. Although there may be some discomfort, it generally is short term in duration and well managed with medication.
Photos of celebrities can be useful tools when discussing your preferences in nasal appearance. However, every face is different and what looks good on a particular celebrity’s face may not be the best choice in your particular case. In addition, there are many anatomic variables of cartilage, bone, and skin thickness that affect the outcome of nose surgery in each individual nose and cannot necessarily be duplicated from that of a celebrity.
There has been a lot of marketing recently of the “non-surgical nose job”. It is important to understand that the use of injectable fillers to alter the appearance of the nose is possible but only for a limited number of changes. It is a simple way to manage minor asymmetries or irregularities of the bridge and nasal tip without surgery. The same procedure, however, will have to be repeated within a year to maintain the result. Injectable fillers function to camouflage an underlying problem but do not produce a definitive correction of the nose.
Bryan G. Forley, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic facial, breast and body contouring surgery. He has been in private practice in Manhattan since 1994. Dr. Forley is affiliated with the Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, and Mount Sinai West.
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