Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the nose to improve appearance, restore breathing function, or both. At Enhancements Facial Plastic Surgery in Bethlehem Township, PA, Dr. Scott Sackman performs rhinoplasty as a dual board certified facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist (ENT), giving him a deep understanding of both the cosmetic and functional aspects of the nose.

Dr. Sackman's dual training is unusual and important. Many surgeons can change how a nose looks, but a poorly planned cosmetic rhinoplasty can compromise breathing for life. As a board certified ENT, Dr. Sackman knows the airway anatomy intimately and protects breathing function while reshaping the external appearance.

Common reasons patients seek rhinoplasty include reducing a prominent dorsal hump, refining a wide or bulbous tip, narrowing wide nostrils, correcting deviation from injury, straightening a crooked nose, and improving overall facial balance. For patients who only want subtle changes without surgery, non-surgical rhinoplasty using filler injections is also available in our office.

Rhinoplasty at Enhancements is performed in our comfortable, accredited in-office surgical suite, which means lower overall cost and a more relaxed experience than a hospital. Recovery typically involves a small splint on the nose for about a week, mild bruising around the eyes, and a return to normal activities in 10 to 14 days. Final refined results emerge gradually over 6 to 12 months as residual swelling resolves.

If you have had a previous rhinoplasty and are unhappy with the result, Dr. Sackman also performs revision rhinoplasty to correct issues from prior surgery elsewhere.