Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure aims to change the external appearance of the nose for cosmetic and/or reconstructive purposes.  Usually, our patients have a combination of areas they want to change with their nose. The most common changes people request are dorsal hump removal, making the nose straighter, smaller, narrower, or more defined. However, all our patients share a common goal: a natural-looking nose that is in better harmony with the other structures of the face.  A nose that looks good on one person may not be as attractive on another.

Rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anaesthesia on an “outpatient” basis, meaning you can go home the same day. The surgery itself takes anywhere from 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the complexity.

Your cosmetic rhinoplasty will be performed in the operating room of Jersey General Hospital, which allows us to get better control of our patients after the procedure. The check-in process is quicker, the entire surgery team is focused on only you, and you are assigned a dedicated recovery nurse. The anaesthetist and nurses on our surgery team are committed to provide the best standard of care

We recommend planning for a week of recovery at home. Mr. De Cordova may place a splint on the outside and inside of your nose for the first week to provide support during the most critical healing phase. Your nose and the surrounding area will be swollen and possibly bruised. Most bruising resolves within 10 days. The swelling subsides more gradually. Mr De Cordova likes to say you’ll be “socially ready” in two weeks, meaning when you are out in public, most people will not be able to tell that you had surgery.

Mr De Cordova will want to see you after 1 week, 6 weeks and 6 months. While most swelling resolves within the first few weeks, the swelling around the tip of your nose resolves very gradually, over the course of the year.