Dr. Philip S. Schoenfeld has been a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Washington, D.C. and Maryland for 25 years. The founder and medical director of Renu by Dr. Schoenfeld in Chevy Chase, Maryland, he is double board certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Schoenfeld has expertise in a wide range of facial plastic surgery procedures, including rhinoplasty, facelifts, neck lifts, and brow lifts, as well as nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments, from Botox and dermal fillers to laser resurfacing and nonsurgical facelifts. He also offers both liposuction and nonsurgical fat reduction treatments like SlimLipo, as well as NeoGraft hair restoration. After earning his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, Dr. Schoenfeld completed his residency at the prestigious Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He then served 10 years in the U.S Army, including five in the 82nd Airborne Division as Chief of the Department of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A leader in his field, Dr. Schoenfeld’s expertise as a surgeon and teacher has been recognized by multiple local and national organizations. He was named a Top Doctor by the Washingtonian Magazine, Bethesda Magazine and DC Modern Luxury Magazine, and listed as one of the area’s best cosmetic surgeons in Bethesda Magazine. A Castle Connolly Top Doctor, he is also a RealSelf Hall of Fame doctor for his outstanding commitment to patient education. Throughout his career, Dr. Schoenfeld has used his medical talent to give back whenever possible. As a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, he provides free medical care for the victims of domestic violence through its Face to Face program. He also volunteers with Project Access, treating underserved patients in Maryland, and with the Finn Foundation, traveling to Guatemala to perform cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial reconstructive procedures on children who would otherwise have no access to care.
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Dr. Schoenfeld is the only doctor that I get Botox from! He is fantastic at what he does and I look great every time. Plus he’s a genuine person, so it’s a win win. Highly recommend his services for whatever you need!
I’m a botox newbie and wanted a light touch to still some forehead wrinkles. Dr Schoenfeld talked me through what to expect, next steps and where to start. If you’re on the Botox fence—jump in! You won’t regret the results.
Amazing process. Dr. Schoenfeld is kind, intelligent, empathetic and all around an incredible professional. I received a rhinoplasty procedure due to an old injury which left my nose with a very large hump. I had some concerns with how it would look after the rhinoplasty. Dr. Schoenfeld and the staff were very open to hearing out all of my concerns and are reassuring in their responses which made me feel very comfortable and in good hands. I found this clinic on Realself and was interested by their credentials. I chose them after going in for a consultation as I felt confident in their capabilities and proven results. I would certainly recommend to a friend!
I went to Dr. Schoenfeld for rhinoplasty in April of 2021. I consulted with several surgeons in the DMV and tri-state area and ultimately chose Dr. Schoenfeld for many reasons - he was straightforward in our discussion about what was and wasn't achievable, he listens to what you are looking for, and his personality is so warm and puts you at ease. I am 9 months post-surgery and I couldn't be happier. His approach is very natural, he does not give you a cookie cutter nose but rather the best nose for your individual face. He is an excellent surgeon and I would go back to him in a heartbeat.
I had a rhinoplasty done several years ago that was NOTHING like I had hoped. The doctor was focused on everything BUT what I wanted, which was simply a tip reduction. He pretty much butchered my nose and the tip was droopy as a result. Dr. Schoenfeld immediately knew what he wanted to do to fix my nose and had a detailed plan for it. My nose looks restored and natural now and the tip looks perfect! It’s so nice to look at pictures of myself and not even notice my nose, which has never been the case. It’s so subtle and it looks gorgeous and natural.
I had deep, dark circles and bags under my eyes that no amount of filler or concealer could help. In fact, filler and concealer made them look worse! Dr. Schoenfeld recommended a transconjunctival (inside the lid) lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning. Other surgeons I consulted suggested also doing a skin "pinch" at the outside corner as well as some fat grafting. I went with Dr. Schoenfeld because I liked his more conservative approach, and I couldn't be happier with my results. The thing that most astonished me was the easy recovery. I had absolutely no pain, and the bruising and swelling resolved very quickly. Before surgery, whenever I looked in the mirror, all I could focus on was how sad and tired I looked. After surgery, I still look like myself, but a much better-rested, younger version. Dr. Schoenfeld is the best -- warm, honest, funny, and super smart. He totally knows what he is doing. Trust me, when you are doing anything to your face, you want to see someone who specializes in faces. Highly, highly recommend Dr. Schoenfeld.
I did my homework when I was deciding on a doctor for my Rhinoplasty/Revision Septoplasty. I went to six or seven consultations in the DC area. Dr. Schoenfeld's digital mockup of my nose and his personality won me over. I had the surgery done in October 2020 and I LOVE my results. Dr. Schoenfeld was able to refine my nose naturally and I can breathe normally now. During the consult, I asked for the following (cosmetically): * A small hump on my nose to be taken down * The tip refined and lifted slightly, and a slight * Added projection * My nostrils brought in slightly I ended up with exactly what I wanted: more feminine but still ethnically congruent as an Indian woman
Dr. Schoenfeld really has an eye for what is going to look best on his patients. I went to him for lip fillers a few months before my wedding. I wanted everything to look natural but still noticeable on some level. I kept getting compliments from people saying “You look so good. Something is different about you but I just can’t tell what”. This was exactly the result that I was hoping for. His work enhanced the things I wanted enhanced but without it being obvious that I had gotten some work done. I could not have been more pleased with the result.
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Dr. Schoenfeld and his staff. Dr. Schoenfeld was the second physician with whom I consulted, and the juxtaposition between doctors could not have been more stark. Dr. Schoenfeld was attentive, precise, patient-centered, approachable, and warm in his approach. He is exceptional at building rapport and engendering comfort and complete trust in his skills as a surgeon — traits that carried through each interaction I had with Dr. Schoenfeld in advance of and following my septo/rhinoplasty. Dr. Schoenfeld’s candor, humor, and responsiveness made me feel at ease throughout the process. Above all else, his craftsmanship is exceptional - my quality of life and breathing has improved dramatically, and I look like an enhanced version of my former self. Look no further if you are in need of a skilled surgeon — I would return to Dr. Schoenfeld in a heartbeat!
Had buccal fat removal and jowls/neck laser lipo. Very pleased with the results (after 2 weeks). Dr. Schoenfeld is very charismatic and honest, he immediately identified the necessary procedure and delivered the best results.
From the photos that you have provided it does appear that you have a bit of a polybeak deformity. If your surgeon has tried steroid injections to the dorsum and there has been no changes to the appearance of your nose, you will likely need a revision rhinoplasty. You can explore the use of non surgical alternatives like dermal fillers and this may do the trick for you. Having your nose re operated on, though not your first choice, is definitely the most effective way to address your concerns.
Your question is a good one. You can have anything done to your nose that you want. What I would suggest is consulting with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon and during your consultation you will likely use computer imaging which will help visually demonstrate the changes you would like to see to the appearance of your nose. You have very thick skin so I would not be too concerned with your nose being made too pointy.
When I see a patient for non surgical rhinoplasty I perform a full consultation with computer imaging. I demonstrate to the patient what can be achieved non surgically and surgically. You nose can absolutely be elevated and refined non surgically. I would suggest seeing an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who also performs injections. No procedure is completely risk free, but having thorough knowledge of the anatomy will definitely diminish the potential risks.
For reassurance, if your surgeon used your own cartilage for grafting then nothing is likely going terribly wrong at this point in your recovery. There are not many views provided in your photos but what I definitely can appreciate is the bony deformity on the left nasal dorsum. If you are afraid of anesthesia, then you can have that bump rasped down in the office under local anesthesia mostly pain free. If you wanted major changes to the appearance of your nose I would need to see photos from all angles and have a formal consultation so that your desired outcome is achieved.
The scar band that has formed is unusual. From the photo that you have provided it appears that the scar band is behind the external portion of the nostril and involves the mucosa of the nasal cavity. You should be able to have that scar band lysed in the office and it should not recur if cut appropriately.