33 Years Old, Broken Nose/Deviated Septum/in Need of Full Rhinoplasty - New York, NY

After an accident that caused a nasal fracture in two places on the bridge of my nose, I was left with compromised breathing from a deviated septum and a crooked bridge. This was a daunting diagnosis, and an even more daunting journey of surgery options/plastic surgeon searches ahead. I was referred to Dr. Zimm by a ENT doctor that did not specialize in the type of surgery I would need to have it repaired. After my first meeting with Dr. Zimm I felt confident in his ability as a surgeon (his credentials are impressive and my due diligence found only praised reviews of his work). Since I had a prominent bridge of my nose to begin with, and it was possible it was going to get bigger from scar tissue due to the break, and on top of it all it was now very crooked, I explored the possibility of doing a full rhinoplasty along with the septoplasty I would need to fix the deviated septum. (This is a major decision that should not be taken lightly.) What I liked the most about Dr. Zimm was his approach from the cosmetic point of view - and even more so that he was a ENT surgeon (which you need for the functional part/septoplasty) who is a board certified facial plastic surgeon. His aesthetic view aligned with what I ultimately wanted to achieve – natural, soft, feminine, yet still myself (just a better version). I am 100% sure I chose the right Dr. Every single one of the Dr.’s and nurses in the hospital, and even plastic surgeon’s I came in contact with in NYC, sung praises of his work, his attention to detail and his “meticulousness”. When you are having work done to the central point of your face, these are the characteristics you want in your surgeon. Dr. Zimm walked me through every step of my surgery and recovery, and he was extremely articulate in his guidance of what I was to expect at every point of the recovery process. This alleviated much stress that could have come, had I not know what to expect through the healing stages. I also must mention that his staff is top notch – and extremely helpful (and patient) throughout the process. Jennifer Plasencia, Dr. Zimm’s patient coordinator could not have been nicer/more helpful and informative. I am very pleased with my result, and have gotten compliment after compliment on my appearance post-surgery, and I can breathe with ease again! It is one of the best (life changing) decisions I have made, and much of it is due to Dr. Zimm.