Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty Nose Surgery in Princeton, NJ
Princeton Rejuvenation Institute provides expert rhinoplasty (nose surgery) in Princeton NJ, performed by top-rated board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jamie R. Wisser MD FACS. Rhinoplasty reshapes, reduces, augments, or refines the nose to achieve facial harmony and boost self-confidence — addressing aesthetic concerns, breathing problems, or both simultaneously. Rhinoplasty may be combined with facelift surgery, facial fat grafting, or septoplasty for comprehensive facial improvement. Patients from East Windsor, Cranbury NJ, and across NY trust our practice. Explore all facial procedures.
What Can Rhinoplasty Achieve?
Rhinoplasty at Princeton Rejuvenation Institute addresses: balancing nose size relative to other facial features; modifying bridge width at the nose's bony base; removing or reducing humps or depressions on the bridge; contouring a large, drooping, hooked, or upturned nasal tip; refining a bulbous, asymmetrical, or thick tip; changing the angle between the nose and upper lip; narrowing overly wide nostrils; correcting post-traumatic nasal deformity; repairing birth defects; and opening obstructed nasal airways. Rhinoplasty can also be combined with septoplasty or endoscopic sinus surgery for patients with breathing problems caused by a deviated septum.
Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty — Which Approach Is Best?
Closed Rhinoplasty
All incisions are made entirely within the nostrils — leaving no visible external scars. Ideal for patients requiring limited reshaping, such as hump reduction or minor tip refinement. The closed approach has a somewhat shorter recovery time and less post-operative swelling due to limited dissection.
Open Rhinoplasty
A small incision across the columella (the tissue between the nostrils) combined with internal incisions provides direct visibility and access for complex reshaping — including significant tip work, cartilage grafting, and structural revision. The resulting scar across the columella is minimal and typically imperceptible once fully healed. Open rhinoplasty takes one to two hours under IV sedation or general anesthesia.
Revision Rhinoplasty
Revision rhinoplasty corrects deformities or unsatisfactory results from a previous nose surgery. More technically challenging due to scar tissue, reduced available cartilage, and altered anatomy. Dr. Wisser has the expertise to perform complex revision rhinoplasty procedures at Princeton Rejuvenation Institute — restoring function and aesthetic balance to previously operated noses.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty?
Candidates for rhinoplasty should have fully developed facial bones (typically age fifteen to sixteen for girls, sixteen to seventeen for boys), be in good overall health, and have specific, realistic goals for nasal improvement. Patients with breathing problems in addition to aesthetic concerns may qualify for insurance coverage of the functional portion of their procedure.
What Is Rhinoplasty Recovery Like?
After rhinoplasty, patients may experience swelling, nasal stuffiness, bruising around the eyes, and mild discomfort. A nasal splint is worn for approximately one week. Most patients feel like themselves within two days and return to light work in about one week. Strenuous activity is avoided for three to four weeks. Final results — reflecting full resolution of swelling — become apparent at twelve months. Complement your rhinoplasty result with expert injection treatments for ongoing facial maintenance.
Schedule Your Rhinoplasty Consultation in Princeton NJ
Princeton Rejuvenation Institute is the top-rated #1 rhinoplasty practice in Princeton NJ, serving East Windsor NJ, Cranbury NJ, and patients from NY. Schedule your consultation or call (609) 448-4000.
