Parker Center for Plastic Surgery:
Paul M Parker MD
122 East Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
Call Us: (201) 967-1212
Text us: (201) 231-8662
Office Hours
Monday - Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday - Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Med Spa only)
Facial harmony begins with an attractive nose.
Since the nose is the central feature of the face, it’s a visual focal point which draws our eyes to it. One of the most common reasons people feel self-conscious about their appearance is an overly large or misshaped nose that detracts from other attractive features. Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure which is designed to improve the size and shape of the nose as well as improve facial harmony. Dr. Paul M. Parker has performed thousands of successful rhinoplasty surgery (nose job) for New Jersey patients from Paramus and throughout Bergen County to create a more refined, natural nasal contour that complements their other facial features.
Dr. Parker is a member of The Rhinoplasty Society, a prestigious organization whose exclusive membership includes 150 rhinoplasty specialists worldwide who are known for specializing in some of the most innovative nasal contouring techniques available. Membership is limited to board-qualified surgeons whose credentials, experience, and innovative techniques are thoroughly vetted before they can become members.
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Rhinoplasty can improve the size and shape of your nose. Dr. Parker can also correct breathing problems at the same time if you have a deviated nasal septum or related internal nasal structural issues. Rhinoplasty performed by Dr. Parker can:
Review more details about the many issues Dr. Parker can correct with rhinoplasty (along with before & after photos) in his What Can a Nose Job Fix? blog post.
Rhinoplasty is one of the most technically complex procedures in plastic surgery, requiring advanced training, precision, and years of experience to achieve harmonious, natural-looking results without impacting function. Dr. Parker’s expertise is built on a foundation of elite training and ongoing refinement in both cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty techniques established by:
Through a combination of rigorous training, extensive experience, and advanced technology, Dr. Parker provides attractive, personalized rhinoplasty results with the potential for a smoother, faster recovery for his New Jersey patients.
My rhinoplasty has been a great experience with Dr. Parker and team. Surgery and recovery went smoothly and staff was always very easy to get in contact with for questions or concerns. The results are exactly what I asked for and it’s only been three weeks! Highly recommend Dr. Parker for any procedure.”
5-Star Real Rhinoplasty Patient Review on Google, August 2024
Your consultation is a critical part of getting the results you want. Dr. Parker spends as much time with you as needed to ensure he understands your goals and fully educates you about your options so you can make a well-informed decision.
When he first meets with you and examines your nose, he considers:
Do you have a crooked nose, a button nose, or a wide nose bridge? The rhinoplasty surgical plan Dr. Parker devises is tailored to your needs based on the information he gathers during the consultation.
I don’t leave the operating room until everything looks as perfect as I can make it.”
Dr. Parker
During your consultation, we generate a computerized image of your nose using Vectra’s 3D imaging system, allowing you to understand what rhinoplasty can accomplish. It will give you a very good idea as to how your nose should look after Dr. Parker performs your rhinoplasty. During your actual rhinoplasty procedure, Dr. Parker will have your Vectra computerized images displayed on a larger monitor in the operating room and use them as an artist does their sketches or a builder uses blueprints. Dr. Parker has found a high rate of correlation between the Vectra computerized images and patients’ actual rhinoplasty results.
One to two weeks before your scheduled rhinoplasty, you will undergo a one-hour, in-office, face-to-face education session with one of Dr. Parker’s Nurse Educators. During this session, the nurse educator thoroughly reviews a detailed information packet to further educate you about your rhinoplasty. This includes a discussion of what to do to prepare for surgery, what occurs on the day of surgery, and what to expect after surgery during your recovery. It’s a detailed session that really educates our patients about the entire surgical process at the Parker Center. Patients tell us they love it because they don’t need to guess about what to know before rhinoplasty and feel so well-prepared for their surgery. Learn more about what to expect during your pre-op education session.
Rhinoplasty improves the appearance and functioning of the nose by changing its anatomy, which consists of:
Cartilage can be manipulated, while bone cannot.
The most common techniques are open structural rhinoplasty, closed rhinoplasty, and tip plasty. Dr. Parker customizes each procedure based on the unique anatomical structure of your nose, your concerns, and your desired results.
Open rhinoplasty involves a well-concealed incision on the thin strip of skin separating the nostrils (columella). Dr. Parker prefers this technique because it provides direct access to the nasal anatomy without causing trauma to the surrounding soft tissues when he:
Dr. Parker meticulously closes the tiny incision across the columella at the end of the procedure, so that the resulting scar becomes virtually imperceptible.
Closed rhinoplasty is best for reshaping the bridge of the nose without changing the nasal tip. This technique is sometimes called scarless rhinoplasty because the incisions are placed inside the nose. Dr. Parker used the closed technique for “preservation rhinoplasty” because it preserves the bone and cartilage while lowering the nasal bridge.
Tip plasty (upturned nose rhinoplasty) is an open technique used to increase or decrease the tip’s projection and adjust its rotation—either raising or lowering the angle—to enhance facial balance. Dr. Parker often uses septal cartilage grafts to provide support and achieve long-lasting results.
Dr. Parker uses Piezo ultrasonic technology to gently reshape the nasal bones without impact to surrounding soft tissues. Benefits over traditional techniques include:
Originally developed in Europe and now used by select surgeons in the United States, Piezo technology enables Dr. Parker to refine results with exceptional accuracy while helping New Jersey patients experience a more comfortable recovery.
Functional rhinoplasty addresses structural issues related to decreased breathing through the nose. Dr. Parker can address functional concerns by performing the following procedures individually or in combination with cosmetic rhinoplasty:
If nonsurgical issues such as allergies or inflammation of the nasal lining (chronic inflammatory rhinitis) cause the patient’s breathing issues, their improvement in breathing may be limited.
Balanced facial features are the hallmark of an attractive face, particularly the refined facial profile people seek in “selfies.” Together, the nose and chin are important in helping determine your profile. Many patients achieve optimal facial balance with a chin augmentation at the same time as rhinoplasty. This combination procedure is performed on approximately 20% of Dr. Parker’s rhinoplasty patients and adds no extra recovery time.
Dr. Parker performs secondary rhinoplasty, also called revision rhinoplasty, to correct deformities from prior rhinoplasty surgery. These procedures are typically more complicated than primary, or first-time, rhinoplasty because of:
Dr. Parker typically uses an open rhinoplasty technique for these surgeries without cartilage grafts.
Secondary rhinoplasty surgeries are almost always performed at least 12 months after the prior procedure.
The best rhinoplasty is a primary rhinoplasty that will not have to be redone. Dr. Parker’s revision rate following primary rhinoplasty surgery ranges from 5 to 10% and most often is needed for removing scar tissue that can develop over the nasal bones after reducing a dorsal hump.
For your safety, Dr. Parker performs all rhinoplasties (nose jobs) using general anesthesia, administered by an experienced, board-certified anesthesiologist who is present throughout the procedure. Surgery may take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on its complexity.
Dr. Parker inserts several very fine sutures into the columellar incision in an open rhinoplasty. All sutures are inside the nose and dissolvable in a closed rhinoplasty. A light plastic splint is applied to protect the nose in almost all cases. Dr. Parker never uses nasal packing because patients don’t like it and it is unnecessary. You will recover in our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), assisted by one of our experienced, nurturing registered nurses. Patients typically return home after 1 or 2 hours.
The columellar sutures and external splint are removed 1 week after surgery.
Our rapid recovery protocols help patients avoid extensive bruising, swelling, and pain after rhinoplasty surgery. To make your recovery as smooth as possible, we use a combination of oral medications both before and after surgery, as well as other medications during surgery, that help minimize swelling, bruising, and pain. Most commonly, TYLENOL® or TYLENOL® Extra-Strength is all that is necessary to supplement the medications we give you. We also use postoperative lymphatic drainage massage to accelerate healing. Our specially trained massage therapist performs lymphatic drainage massage once weekly during the first 3 weeks after your surgery.
Even though the recovery timeline can vary depending on the patient, this is what you can expect in general:
We will spend time during your preoperative education visit to carefully walk you through the details of recovery.
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Our surgical procedures, anesthesia, medications, and aftercare are tailored to minimize post-operative discomfort and accelerate recuperation.
Learn MoreA rhinoplasty at the Parker Center can start as low as $392 a month for qualified patients. Our Patient Coordinator will provide you details of the costs for a rhinoplasty at the Parker Center. The total cost will depend on your anatomy, desired results, and the complexity of the procedure.
At your consultation with Dr. Parker, we will provide a detailed price quote, backed by our Price Guarantee, that includes surgeon’s fees, operating room and anesthesia costs, supplies, and preop and postoperative care.
Apply for plastic surgery financing online now or request a consultation to work with our team to guide you through the process.
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