Rhinoplasty

Norman J. Pastorek, MD, PC, FACS -  - Facial Plastic Surgeon

Norman J. Pastorek, MD, PC, FACS

Facial Plastic Surgeons located in New York, NY & Madison, CT

Dr. Norman Pastorek is a leading aesthetic facial plastic surgeon and world renowned provider of rhinoplasty. For more than 30 years Dr. Pastorek has perfected the art of this procedure in his Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York, New York and Madison, CT offices. Learn more about what you can expect with rhinoplasty, the most demanding form of facial plastic surgery.

Rhinoplasty Q & A

What is a rhinoplasty procedure?

Rhinoplasty is a common plastic surgery procedure, yet it requires significant training and broad experience in the aesthetic appearance of the nose and the internal structures of the nasal passages. For patients seeking rhinoplasty, this involves reconstructing or correcting the form of the nose using a closed, or endonasal, procedure exclusive to Dr. Pastorek. The closed technique uses no external incisions. While most patients seek external appearance nasal change alone, many also suffer from internal breathing problems caused by a deviated nasal septum, turbinate hypertrophy, or nasal valve collapse. These functional problems can cause sinusitis and contribute to sleep apnea. The functional problems will also be addressed at the time of rhinoplasty.

What should I expect when getting rhinoplasty done by Dr. Pastorek?

Thanks to the use of the Closed Rhinoplasty procedure involving internal incisions, Dr. Pastorek is able to complete this surgery in a shorter time period than the open technique. Patients are ready to leave the post-operative recovery room about an hour following surgery. Cold compresses over the eyes are used to relieve post-surgical swelling. Six days after surgery, the external silicone splint is removed in-office. Within a week you will begin seeing the positive results of the rhinoplasty procedure performed by Dr. Pastorek. Resolution of the post-operative swelling is variable as it is mostly dependent on the patient’s skin thickness.

Why should I choose to go to Dr. Pastorek for my rhinoplasty procedure?

Dr. Pastorek is highly skilled in performing rhinoplasty using the latest methods and NASA technology. He has performed more than 7,000 rhinoplasty procedures in New York. As such, he has perfected the procedure using a very specific preoperative protocol. You will experience little downtime, and half of the swelling will subside within 8 weeks after the procedure. Before and after your surgery Dr. Pastorek provides you with detailed information about the procedure and postoperative care. You are in the best of hands when getting rhinoplasty by Dr. Norman Pastorek in New York City.