Rhinoplasty Specialist in Princeton, NJ and North Brunswick, NJ

The nose is one of the most prominent facial features; noses can be big, small, tall, wide, and everything in between. They allow us to smell and connect us to the world in a unique way. Noses also serve an important function in breathing, and if there are deformities that impede this function, reconstructive nose surgery is often the best solution. Known as rhinoplasty, and colloquially known as a nose job, this surgical procedure can restructure the nasal passages to improve airflow, but they are also often utilized for aesthetic reasons, to alter the appearance of the nose. Rhinoplasty can change the shape of the nose, making it smaller, shorter, narrower, straighter and more contoured to match the natural shape and appearance of the face.

According to the most recent American Society of Plastic Surgeons statistics, the average cost of rhinoplasty is $5,483. This average cost is only a portion of the total cost; anesthesia, operating room facilities, and other related expenses are not included. To determine your final fee, please contact your plastic surgeon’s office.

The fee for rhinoplasty will be determined by the surgeon’s experience, the type of procedure used, and the geographic location of the office.

Rhinoplasty costs may include the following:

• Anesthesia fees
• Hospital or surgical facility costs
• Medical tests
• Post-surgery garments
• Prescriptions for medication
• Surgeon’s fee

After rhinoplasty, it is very important to take special care of your nose. It is imperative to avoid certain things, including:

Bumping Your Nose: Your nose will be tender and fragile after rhinoplasty surgery, so you must avoid any situations or actions that may cause you to bump your nose. That includes sports, but also some everyday habits that many of us do not consider, like:

• Pullover shirts, sweaters, and coats
• Glasses
• Sleeping on your side
• Cutlery or straw bumping face while eating
• Talking on the phone
• Laughing
• Talking with hands
• Walking in crowded places (like a concert)
• Playing with a child or pet

Exercising: For at least 3 weeks after rhinoplasty surgery, avoiding heavy exercise is mandatory. For one, gym and sports activities dramatically increase the chances of a nose bump, but also, strenuous activity can elevate your blood pressure and strain your nose’s healing.

Tanning Indoors or Outdoors: It is especially important to avoid indoor and outdoor tanning after rhinoplasty; the skin on your nose will be tender and sensitive, making it more vulnerable to the sun’s harmful rays.

Sneezing: Although it can be difficult, try to avoid anything that will cause you to sneeze or need to blow your nose after surgery as sneezing generates immense pressure in your nasal cavity that strains delicate blood vessels and healing tissues.

Rhinoplasty is considered a reconstructive surgery, however, it can also be cosmetic if it is not intended to improve the function of the nose, only its appearance.

Visit one of our clinics: we have one in North Brunswick located at 213 N Center Drive, North Brunswick, NJ 08902; and one in Princeton located at 330 N Harrison, Suite 1A, Princeton, NJ 08540. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Princeton NJ, North Brunswick NJ, New Brunswick NJ, Edison NJ, Milltown NJ, Clyde NJ, Sayreville NJ, Rocky Hill NJ, and BEYOND.