Rhinoplasty in Reading, PA

The best candidates for rhinoplasty seek to improve their appearance but are not looking for perfection. Candidates should maintain realistic expectations and have no significant health concerns. Good candidates are also non-smokers or are willing to quit for several months around the time of their procedure. Full nasal growth is required, which means that qualified patients are in their late teen years or older.

If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your nose, rhinoplasty may be a good procedure for you. However, there may be other options that are more suitable for your needs. For example, some people who believe they need rhinoplasty surgery may be a better candidate for chin augmentation. A deficient chin will give the appearance that the nose is more prominent than it really is. The best way to know if you need rhinoplasty is to schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Schlechter, as he can help you determine whether this procedure or another procedure is right for you.

After rhinoplasty, a splint will be applied to the nose to help maintain its new shape as it heals. Nasal packing or soft splints may also be inserted into the nose to stabilize the internal structures. A feeling of puffiness, aching, a dull headache, swelling, and bruising are all common for the first few days. By the end of the first few days, these symptoms should begin to resolve, and all packing, splints, and stitches should be removed. Most patients will be able to return to work after five to seven days. Physical activity should be limited for four to six weeks after surgery. Swelling of the internal nasal structures may take up to a full year to completely subside.

The results of rhinoplasty will become noticeable as the nasal tissues heal during the weeks after rhinoplasty. Significant yet natural-looking results can be seen right away and will improve over time. However, as the tissues heal, subtle changes will be detectable in the months following your surgery. The final results will likely not be visible until approximately one year after surgery, at which point all swelling should have diminished and all the tissues should be fully healed.

If you are unhappy with your results or the way your nose healed after your previous rhinoplasty, you may be able to undergo a secondary rhinoplasty. Dr. Schlechter offers rhinoplasty revision surgery to correct issues that occur following rhinoplasty or issues that were not appropriately resolved with the initial procedure.

The cost of your rhinoplasty will depend on your specific anatomy and surgery. Please see our Plastic Surgery Procedure Pricing Guide for more information.