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Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) is the surgical manipulation of the bone, cartilage, skin and soft tissue of the nose in an effort to make the physical appearance of the nose more pleasing. Nasal surgeries can be divided into two groups: functional rhinoplasty (correcting breathing problems), and cosmetic rhinoplasty (correcting aesthetic problems). Functional problems such as nasoseptal deviation, turbinate hypertrophy, and middle-vault collapse are all examples of mechanical obstructions to one’s breathing. This category is usually insurance reimbursable, and can also be handled at the same time that cosmetic changes are made. Aesthetic problems are many; however, some of the most common are a hump or bump of the nose, a bulbous, globular ill-defined tip, a plunging tip that becomes pronounced upon smiling, a too-wide or too-flat bridge, nostrils that are too big, small, or wide, or a nose with too much or too little projection. Aesthetic Rhinoplasty (plastic surgery of the nose) can be performed either in a closed manner, where there are no external incisions made to the nose, or in an open fashion, where small incisions at the nasal base are sometimes needed to correct the most difficult problems. A primary “virgin” Rhinoplasty can most often be performed using the closed approach. A secondary or tertiary Rhinoplasty, where sophisticated grafting and manipulation might be necessary because of complex prior problems, can often be corrected using the open approach. Complex secondary and tertiary Rhinoplasties are some of Dr. Weintraub’s favorite procedures, as they are the most difficult. He performs all of his Rhinoplasty surgeries in NYC and derives great satisfaction in helping patients who thought they had to settle for subpar results, with many patients seeking his help to correct the results of a prior Rhinoplasty when they are dissatisfied with the outcome produced by other offices. Return to our home page for more about plastic surgery in NYC. | 
