Rhinoplasty

Procedure Snapshot

This procedure reshapes the nose to bring facial features into better balance. Dr. Parker is experienced in a variety of rhinoplasty techniques in Paramus, NJ, to help men change the shape, size or symmetry of their nose.

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  • Patients typically return to normal daily activities about 7 to 10 days after surgery.

Quick Facts

  • Dr. Parker retains these masculine features during surgery**
  • Rhinoplasty can be performed after the nose is finished developing, typically age 15 to 16 for boys
  • Chin augmentation is frequently performed at the same time
  • 65,121 men had rhinoplasty in 2020***

**Results may vary

***Statistical information listed here is drawn from 2020 ASPS data

Rhinoplasty
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Rhinoplasty Case 134 Before & After View #2 | Paramus, NJ | Parker Center for Plastic Surgery
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Case #134

This 30 year old, referred to Dr. Parker by another patient, asked Dr. Parker to make his nose appear smaller and straighter. Dr. Parker performed an open rhinoplasty, which included a dorsal hump reduction, infractures, sculpting of a better tip and alar base resections. The patient was extremely happy with his quick recovery and the improve... Read More
Rhinoplasty Case 146 Before & After View #2 | Paramus, NJ | Parker Center for Plastic Surgery
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Case #146

This 50 year old was bothered by the large size and shape of his nose as well as obstructed breathing on the left side. Dr. Parker performed an open rhinoplasty. He reduced the bony cartilaginous dorsal hump and reshaped the wide, over projecting asymmetric nasal tip with septal cartilage grafts. Additionally, he improved the patient’s obstru... Read More
Rhinoplasty Case 137 Before & After View #2 | Paramus, NJ | Parker Center for Plastic Surgery
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Case #137

This 23 year old patient, referred to Dr. Parker by another patient, requested help with his large nose. He was bothered by its size, dorsal hump, over-projecting tip and flaring nostrils. During an open rhinoplasty, Dr. Parker removed the bony and cartilaginous hump, performed infractures to appropriately narrow the upper aspect of the nose,... Read More
Rhinoplasty Case 967 Before & After Right Side | Paramus, NJ | Parker Center for Plastic Surgery
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Case #967

This 70 year old physician was referred to Dr Parker by a friend with concerns about the appearance of his nose. He had sustained nasal trauma years ago and had a septorhinoplasty to improve his breathing which it did. Over time, his nasal tip has drooped affecting both his appearance as well as breathing. He asked Dr Parker to elevate his dr... Read More
Rhinoplasty Case 158 Before & After View #2 | Paramus, NJ | Parker Center for Plastic Surgery
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Case #158

This 20 year old patient requested improvement in the appearance of his nose. Specifically, he was bothered by the hump on his nose and wished to have a straighter profile. He said this developed over time without any history of trauma. He did not have any difficulty breathing. Dr. Parker performed a closed rhinoplasty which allowed him to re... Read More
Rhinoplasty Case 164 Before & After View #2 | Paramus, NJ | Parker Center for Plastic Surgery
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Case #164

This 23 year old came to Dr. Parker requesting improvement in the appearance of his nose. Specifically, he was bothered by the dorsal hump as well as his nose drooping when he smiled. Dr. Parker performed a closed rhinoplasty. During this procedure, he removed the bony cartilaginous dorsal hump, performed infractures to appropriately narrow t... Read More
Rhinoplasty Case 135 Before & After View #2 | Paramus, NJ | Parker Center for Plastic Surgery
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Case #135

This 30 year old, referred to Dr. Parker by another patient, sustained multiple episodes of nasal trauma playing sports when he was younger. He requested correction of his prominent profile and obstructed breathing. Dr. Parker performed a closed rhinoplasty as well as an SMR and partial inferior turbinectomy. The patient was amazed by his qui... Read More
Rhinoplasty Case 152 Before & After View #2 | Paramus, NJ | Parker Center for Plastic Surgery
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Case #152

This 17 year old, referred to Dr. Parker by another patient, was bothered by the bump on his nose and his difficulty breathing. He had sustained several bouts of trauma to his nose, previously. Conservative treatment of his breathing problems by an ENT had been unsuccessful and surgery was recommended. A closed rhinoplasty was performed by Dr... Read More

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

Parker Center for Plastic Surgery

Dr. Parker performs rhinoplasty (nose job) for men from Ridgewood and throughout Bergen County, North New Jersey, and surrounding areas who want to change the shape of their nose. He may also correct breathing problems at the same time by correcting the patient’s deviated nasal septum and other related internal nasal structures.

Anatomic Differences Between a Male and Female Nose

Anatomically, the nose is a complicated structure. The skin is draped over the nasal framework, which is what gives the nose its shape and support. The upper 40% of the framework is composed of paired nasal bones that are not movable. The lower 60% of the nose consists of cartilage and is movable. Dr. Parker takes the following anatomical differences into account in performing male rhinoplasties:

  • The male dorsum is wider and straighter with less concavity at the superciliary ridges (the part of the nose between the eyes) than the female nose.
  • The male nasal dorsum should remain straight, whereas a female nose may have 1–2 mm of aquilinity (curvature) and a supratip break.
  • The angle of the nasal columella to the upper lip should be 90 degrees in men versus 95 degrees in women.
  • The chin is more prominent in men, projecting to a plumb line drawn from a point at one half the ideal nasal length tangential to the upper lip versus a line 2–3 mm posterior to this plumb line in women.
  • The nasal tip is broader and more bulbous in men versus that of a more refined tip in women.
  • The nasal skin in men is usually thicker, limiting the amount of change that can be achieved.
Dr. Paul Parker

Paul M. Parker, M.D., FACS

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Known for his surgical talent and caring personality, Dr. Parker has been serving the community for over 35 years. He has dedicated his practice to the education, safety, and comfort of his patients—making each one feel as important as family.

The Aesthetic Society; American Society of Plastic Surgeons; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; The Rhinoplasty Society
The Aesthetic Society; American Society of Plastic Surgeons; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; The Rhinoplasty Society

Types of Rhinoplasty Surgeries

Closed Rhinoplasty

Closed rhinoplasty, which involves incisions hidden on the inside of the nostrils, is indicated for relatively minor shape adjustments to the nasal bone and cartilage.

Before & After: Closed Rhinoplasty*

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This 30 year old patient had suffered previous trauma to the nose, which partially obstructed breathing. Dr. Parker performed a closed rhinoplasty to reduce the prominent profile and correct breathing problems.

Open Rhinoplasty

Open rhinoplasty involves a small and inconspicuous incision underneath the tip of the nose and between the nostrils. This is connected to incisions inside the nostrils. These cleverly hidden incisions allow Dr. Parker to “open” the nose and sculpt the underlying bone and cartilage very precisely under direct vision.

Before & After: Open Rhinoplasty*

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This 23 year old patient wanted to improve the size, tip & dorsal hump. Dr. Parker performed open rhinoplasty to sculpt a straighter, more proportional nose.

Tip Plasty

A tip plasty involves improving only the tip of the patient’s nose. Almost always, Dr. Parker will use an “open” approach to achieve the most natural-looking, symmetric tip he can.

Your Personalized Surgical Plan

During your consultation in the office or online, Dr. Parker will listen carefully to your concerns about the appearance of your nose. He will then explain to you his recommended surgical plan to improve it. His discussion with you will be supplemented by reviewing computer images of what your nose should look like after surgery.

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Rhinoplasty Surgery & Recovery

Rhinoplasty is most safely performed with general anesthesia. Surgical time varies from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the degree of complexity. Patients are discharged about an hour after surgery. There is usually little pain. Sutures and a light plastic splint used to protect the nose are removed within a week.

Our Signature Rapid Recovery Program

Most of our male rhinoplasty patients lead active lives and are anxious to return to their activities as soon as possible after surgery. With that in mind, we have tailored our surgical procedures, anesthesia, and medications, and developed our Rapid Recovery peri-operative program to accelerate patients’ recuperation after surgery. While everyone heals differently, most of our New Jersey rhinoplasty patients are able to return to work within 7 days.

Swelling and discoloration subside within 10 days and most patients can resume exercise at 2 weeks. During both your consultation with Dr. Parker and in your pre-op education visit with our Nurse Educator, your anticipated recovery will be discussed in detail.

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Rapid Recovery Program

Our surgical procedures, anesthesia, medications, and aftercare are tailored to minimize post-operative discomfort and accelerate recuperation.

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Rhinoplasty With Chin Augmentation

Together, the nose and chin determine your profile. Chin augmentation is sometimes suggested at the time of rhinoplasty to achieve better facial balance.

Before & After: Rhinoplasty & Chin Augmentation*

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This 42 year old patient underwent open rhinoplasty with Dr. Parker to achieve a narrower nose with better dip definition along with chin augmentation to create a stronger jawline.

Rhinoplasty procedures can be performed in combination with other procedures, such as a face lift, blepharoplasty, liposuction, otoplasty, or chin augmentation. The patient shown here had liposuction of his neck performed in addition to an open secondary rhinoplasty.

Before & After: Secondary Rhinoplasty & Neck Liposuction*

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This 38 year old patient was bothered by his heavy neck and over-projecting nose (he had undergone a previous rhinoplasty with another surgeon). Dr. Parker performed an open rhinoplasty along with neck liposuction to refine his nose and jawline.

This allows the patient to have multiple areas corrected during one surgery with only one anesthesia and recovery. Usually, the recovery is similar when one or more procedures are performed.