Harrisburg, PA: (717) 728-1700
Stratis Gayner Plastic Surgery
10 Capital Drive #100
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 728-1700
Tuesday, Thursday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Phones are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. every day
Few facial features have a greater impact on someone’s appearance than the size and shape of their nose. There is no “ideal” nose, so Dr. Scott Gayner performs rhinoplasty at our Harrisburg practice with the goal of producing results that look natural and harmonize well with other facial features. With rhinoplasty (often called a “nose job”), our patients from Lancaster, York, and even Scranton, PA, often need a very slight alteration to attain a much more attractive and balanced appearance. Dr. Gayner is a double board-certified, face-focused plastic surgeon with years of experience working with the delicate nasal area. He has both the surgical skill and artistic eye to make the fine adjustments that are necessary to create a beautiful nose through rhinoplasty for his patients.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that can reconstruct and improve the form of the nose, aesthetically enhance it, balance it in relation to other facial features, and restore lost function. It achieves these goals by correcting congenital issues, damage due to previous nasal trauma, breathing issues, aesthetic disproportions, or a failed primary (first) rhinoplasty.
Dr. Gayner performs rhinoplasty to make one or a combination of improvements to the nose, which may include:
Some of the most common requests for rhinoplasty that patients describe to Dr. Gayner include removing a hump or bump in the nasal bridge, narrowing nostril width, balancing the angle between the nose and mouth, as well as correcting congenital disorders, injuries, or other issues that affect breathing, such as a deviated septum (often referred to as a septoplasty).
"I had a wonderful experience at Stratis Gayner and would recommend them to anyone. I loved that the staff was friendly and made me feel comfortable in an awkward situation. I called several times with questions and never felt like I was bothering anyone. And best of all, I have an excellent result that is very natural. Thanks a bunch."
During your consultation, Dr. Gayner reviews your goals with you and helps you determine whether rhinoplasty is right for you. After carefully examining your nose and face, he may use computer-simulated imaging to guide a discussion of how you would like your nose to look and how that could be accomplished through rhinoplasty. Using our Vectra 3-D imaging device, Dr. Gayner will mock up a 3-D model to compare what you might look like before and after surgery. This imaging allows Dr. Gayner a clear way to communicate the options and possibilities that nose surgery can achieve and gives patients a way to visually represent their concerns and what they would like to improve.
Rhinoplasty is an incredibly versatile procedure that can correct a variety of aesthetic and functional concerns of the nose. By using leading-edge techniques, Dr. Gayner can reduce the appearance of a nasal hump, resize the nostrils, or adjust the projection of the nose. There are very few aesthetic concerns that can’t be alleviated with surgery.
You are more likely to be pleased with your results if you have realistic expectations about what rhinoplasty will accomplish, so it’s important to choose a surgeon who will be honest about the procedure. You should also ask your surgeon to provide before-and-after photographs of former patients so you can see actual results.
Board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Gayner has extensive specialized training in facial surgery and is at the forefront of innovative facial rejuvenation techniques.
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While he customizes each procedure to the unique needs of the patient, Dr. Gayner begins with one of the following techniques:
The open technique involves an incision between the nostrils at the columella (the fleshy outer end of the septum). Dr. Gayner prefers this option because it provides the greatest access both visually and physically to the internal structures of the nose. Open rhinoplasty is a much easier and more reliable method when grafts need to be secured to the skin, cartilage, or bone.
The closed technique is performed through incisions placed within the nostrils. While this technique does not leave an external scar, it limits the changes that can be accomplished.
Dr. Gayner performs rhinoplasty at an ambulatory surgery center using sedation or a general anesthetic. Dr. Gayner reshapes the structure of the nose through carefully placed incisions. Once he has made the incisions, he can change the size and shape of the nose by manipulating the underlying bone, cartilage, or both.
After the surgery is complete and Dr. Gayner has closed the incisions, a splint is applied to the outside of the nose to provide support and help it restructure and recover itself. All patients are able to return home on the day of surgery.
Patients return home from surgery with a splint over the nose in the care of an adult friend or family member. Pain is usually minimal, but many patients have a dull headache and a stuffy nose.
Here is a general recovery timeline (experiences vary):
The following precautions can help minimize discomfort, swelling, and bruising after a nose job:
For more helpful recovery tips, read this blog post.
If you’re considering rhinoplasty, you probably have a lot of questions. To learn more about what you can expect from your experience at Stratis Gayner, check out our Rhinoplasty FAQ.
To more completely transform your look, Dr. Gayner can combine rhinoplasty with other facial plastic surgery procedures, including:
Liquid rhinoplasty involves using dermal filler injections to reshape the nose. Improvements are temporary, lasting 3 months to 2 years, and the changes are more limited than with surgery. On the plus side, there is no downtime with a liquid rhinoplasty and the procedure is easy to reverse. Dr. Gayner compares these procedures in this blog post.
Women and men visit Dr. Gayner in Harrisburg for rhinoplasty, traveling from Lancaster and other central Pennsylvania communities. To discuss what you would like to change about your nose, request a consultation with Dr. Gayner using the online form or call our office at (717) 728-1700.
