Rhinoplasty

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.

Rhinoplasty
 Before & After Photos

Case: 1 of 7
Previous
Case: 1 of 7
Next
Before & After Rhinoplasty Case 74 View #1 View in Harrisburg, PA
Before & After
Case: 2 of 6

Rhinoplasty Case #74

Before & After Rhinoplasty Case 208 View #1 View in Harrisburg, PA
Before & After
Case: 3 of 6

Rhinoplasty Case #208

Before & After Rhinoplasty Case 70 View #1 View in Harrisburg, PA
Before & After
Case: 4 of 6

Rhinoplasty Case #70

Before & After Rhinoplasty Case 72 View #1 View in Harrisburg, PA
Before & After
Case: 6 of 6

Rhinoplasty Case #72

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

What Is Rhinoplasty?

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.

What Can Rhinoplasty Achieve?

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).

What Our Patients Are Saying

"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."

Read more testimonials from our real patients.

What Happens at a Rhinoplasty Consultation?

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.

gayner

A Focus on
Facial Plastic Surgery

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.

Read More

Rhinoplasty Surgery Techniques

While he customizes each procedure to the unique needs of the patient, Dr. Gayner begins with one of the following techniques:

Open Rhinoplasty

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.

Closed Rhinoplasty

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.

How Is Rhinoplasty Surgery Done?

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.

 How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Nose Job?

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):

  • 2 to 3 days: Swelling and bruising peak.
  • 1 week: Nose splint is removed. Return to work or school.
  • 2 weeks: Ready to gradually resume exercise. Swelling and bruising will begin to fade.
  • 4 weeks: Resume strenuous exercise (once cleared by Dr. Gayner).
  • 3 months: Swelling is significantly reduced.
  • 1 year: Reach final results.

What Is the Fastest Way to Recover From a Nose Job?

The following precautions can help minimize discomfort, swelling, and bruising after a nose job:

  • Keep your head elevated at all times, including while sleeping, by sitting in a recliner or propped up in bed with pillows.
  • Use cold compresses as directed.
  • Don’t eat salty foods.

For more helpful recovery tips, read this blog post.

Still Have Questions?

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.

Combining Rhinoplasty With Other Procedures

To more completely transform your look, Dr. Gayner can combine rhinoplasty with other facial plastic surgery procedures, including:

Surgical Rhinoplasty vs. Liquid Rhinoplasty

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.

A Reputation Built on Results

Dr. Gayner is a phenomenal surgeon. My rhinoplasty was even better than I hoped, and the entire process...
I had lower eye lid surgery and I'm very pleased with the results. I would definitely recommend Dr....
Dr Gayner is amazing at botox and Daxxify injections. Listens to your concerns and trouble areas and...
Best self-care investment that I have ever made. Dr. Gayner calmed my nerves, explained the procedure...

Back to Top