West Orange Septoplasty doctors

Eric M. Joseph, MD Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
1500 Pleasant Valley Way Suite 206, West Orange
2 answers
Jeremiah Redstone, MD Jeremiah Redstone, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
830 Park Avenue, Manhattan
1 answer
Michael Constantin Gartner, DO Michael Constantin Gartner, DO
Paramus Plastic Surgeon
3 Winslow Place, Paramus
Sanjay Lalla, MD Sanjay Lalla, MD
Newark Plastic Surgeon
383 Northfield Ave, West Orange
Richard Peck, MD Richard Peck, MD
West Orange Plastic Surgeon
776 Northfield Ave, West Orange

Recent Answers

I Have a Fractured Nose & Damaged Septum, Dr. Says Only Septum Should Be Corrected, Is this Right?

I asked a question few wks ago about being pregnant & maybe having a fractured nose. Went to an ENT & my nose is fractured & my septum has scar tissue that's already curving. I can't get it fixed til the baby's born, but the Dr doesn't think I should worry about fixing the fracture, she just wants to fix my septum. I want both fixed, bc I have a small dent in my upper left side of my nose. What would I need done in order to fix both problems?
A: A Fractured Nose and Septum Can Be Fixed At The Same Time

A fractured nose and septum can be fixed at the same time.  Performing a septoplasty and rhinoplasty at the same time is done frequently, and I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon.  It can be difficult to get insurance to cover a rhinoplasty done for reconstructive purposes--good luck.

Best,

 

 

Jeremiah Redstone, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty Using Local Anesthesia?

I need a Septoplasty due to a broken nose. I am considering getting a Rhinoplasty at the same time too. I have a HUGE fear of being "put under". I'm also emetophobic as well and general anesthesia frightens me since I've had past surgeries and thrown up for about 2 days after. Can I get this done with local anesthesia? I really hope so because I don't think I will ever get this fixed if anyone won't do it that way.
A: I prefer general anesthetic for Rhinoplasty Surgery.

I read your concerns. I don't think it's feasible to perform Rhinoplasty Surgery with just local anesthetic. You can experience nausea even if you receive Intra-venous sedation, and no general anesthetic.

I prefer general anesthetic for Rhinoplasty Surgery since your airway is involved. During surgery, there is always bleeding into your throat, so I like to protect the airway with an endotracheal tube.
Your best source advice right now would be from an Anesthesiology Consultation. You may want to try to get a copy of your previous surgical records, so an Anesthesiologist might be able to determine what you're sensitive to.
I hope this is helpful, and best regards.
Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
Septoplasty Vs Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose?

I have a crooked nose. Will Septoplasty fix it or will I need Rhinoplasty as well? Are there any closed options available? Looking at my picture, if I get Septoplasty, should I get Rhinoplasty anyway to make my nose smaller?
A: Septoplasty does not usually change the appearance of your nose.

If you're happy with the appearance of your nose, then you don't need a Rhinoplasty. If you'd like your nose straighter, and smaller, then Rhinoplasty would be suitable.

If you have chronic nasal blockage on one side only, then your septum is probably deviated towards the side of the blockage. Repairing that alone would not likely change the external appearance, but could improve your breathing.

I hope this helps, and best regards.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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