Rhinoplasty Long Island, NY

This surgery is used to repair undesirable effects from a previous nose job. Unfortunately, not all plastic surgery procedures provide the desired results, whether because the surgeon is inexperienced or unforeseen complications may arise. Revision rhinoplasty works to correct these undesired effects as much as possible, sometimes by grafting ear or rib cartilage if there isn’t enough septal cartilage present to support the nasal structure. Revision rhinoplasty can be very complex – depending on the amount of scar tissue present and the preservation of the original nasal structure – and can last up to five hours. The risk of needing revision rhinoplasty is significantly reduced by seeing a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in the first place, so it is vital that you do your due diligence when choosing your surgeon.

This type of rhinoplasty focuses specifically on the correction of deviated septums. It is the most commonly prescribed procedure for those who have difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils. A consultation with Dr. Marotta is required to determine if septoplasty will correct your breathing issues or if your symptoms are due to another cause, such as a nasal valve collapse or other problems that need to be addressed with functional rhinoplasty surgery. Often, a patient is diagnosed with a deviated septum when the problem is much more complex than that, which is why it is vital to have a thorough examination by a specialist to ensure that septoplasty is the appropriate procedure for your needs. In addition, Septoplasty is often covered by insurance, unlike other forms of rhinoplasty.

This surgery is typically used to correct problems with breathing that are caused by trauma (such as a fracture) or are congenital or developmental. For example, a broken nose can negatively affect breathing and sometimes requires plastic surgery to correct the damage and restore function. Functional rhinoplasty usually involves widening or supporting the nasal valves, which can collapse when damaged. Often, spreader grafts or alar batten grafts from septal cartilage are used to provide this support. Ear or rib cartilage can be used when enough septal cartilage isn’t present to correct the issues.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty sometimes called a ‘liquid nose job,’ is an alternative to surgical rhinoplasty. This procedure uses dermal fillers to comfortably and quickly improve the appearance of the nose without the lengthy recovery period of surgery. The artistic injection of fillers can correct the most common nose concerns, such as a bump on the bridge, asymmetry, or a disproportionate nasal tip. Although the results of non-surgical rhinoplasty are temporary, they are instant and long-lasting. They can make a significant difference in the appearance and confidence of Dr. Marotta’s patients who are not interested in surgery. Non-surgical rhinoplasty can also help you envision the outcome of a traditional rhinoplasty before you commit to surgery.

Most commonly, a patient will undergo traditional rhinoplasty to improve the shape or proportions of the nose, aligning it with the rest of his or her facial structure. It can also be used to correct nasal deformities and correct breathing issues by rebuilding nasal passages or correcting the appearance and/or function of the nose following an injury.