Rhinoplasty Near Union and Essex Counties – What to Expect

The Process

Preparing for the Consultation

Dr. Fodero offers free rhinoplasty consultations at his Livingston, New Jersey office in Essex County. He often schedules evening hours to meet the demands of working patients.

Before discussing the cost of rhinoplasty, it is important to understand that our practice treats each patient as an individual and that different factors may influence the actual price of the procedure. No two noses are alike, and rhinoplasty is customized according to the goals and needs of each patient. During free rhinoplasty consultations at his office in Essex County, Dr. Fodero asks patients some basic questions and takes a short medical history. Dr. Fodero listens to patients describe his or her expectations for the surgery. He then examines patients and informs them of all their available options before helping them decide on a course of action.

At this point, patients will discuss cost and payment options with our nurse. She will also offer a unique perspective on rhinoplasty, a perspective that comes from 32 years of experience as an operating room nurse. Patients leave our office with a greater knowledge of rhinoplasty and more of the tools required to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with surgery.

If you are considering scheduling a consultation with Dr. Fodero to discuss rhinoplasty, we suggest that you download and fill out the following forms prior to your consultation. This will help to expedite the process and save you time.

 

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Preparing for the Surgery

Dr. Fodero performs the vast majority of rhinoplasty procedures at St. Barnabas Hospital in Essex County, Morristown Memorial in Morristown, and Overlook Hospital in Summit, Union County.

Once you have decided to undergo rhinoplasty, you will return to Dr. Fodero’s office two weeks prior to your surgery. As part of your preparation for surgery, Dr. Fodero will take a detailed medical history and conduct a physical. In addition, you will sign consent forms and complete all necessary paperwork. The doctor and his nurse will address any questions or concerns you may have about the surgery, and our nurse will personally prepare you by providing instructions on what to expect during and after the operation.

The majority of procedures are performed on an outpatient basis at Morristown Memorial. Patients return to the office six to eight days after the surgery for removal of sutures, splints, and cast. Most patients can return to most normal activities within 10 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is your office located?

A: Dr. Fodero’s rhinoplasty office is in Livingston, in Essex County, New Jersey.

Q: How long will it be after my surgery before I can return to work?

A: On average, our patients return to work in 10 days. Usually, after surgery on a Thursday, patients are able to report to work the following Monday.

Q: What will Dr. Fodero discuss during the consult?

A: During the consult, Dr. Fodero will analyze your nose, discuss your concerns and goals, and describe the changes he will be able to make through rhinoplasty. Dr. Fodero will discuss with patients exactly what he plans to do during surgery.

Q: How long will post-operative swelling last?

A: While most of the major swelling and initial bruising will subside in 10 days, swelling can take a few weeks or months to completely resolve. Patients’ noses continue to improve subtly from months to years later.

Q: When will the appearance of my nose become more or less permanent?

A: Patients often see dramatic improvement in the following weeks to months following surgery, and the results continue to improve several months to years following surgery.

Dr. Fodero seeks to establish close rapport with his patients and is always pleased to carefully and honestly answer any questions they might have. If you’re considering rhinoplasty, contact our Essex County office, near Union County, today.

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