Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question: I found your website while I was looking up "rhinoplasty" on the internet; however, I am looking for a surgeon who can perform a nose job for the first time (not a secondary or revisionary). Is Dr. Ellenbogen also skilled in performing primary nose surgery?

Answer: Absolutely! Secondary nose surgery is a very difficult procedure and takes very refined and advanced skills that oftentimes exceed those required for primary rhinoplasty. That said, any doctor with these special (and more advanced) skills is even better at primary nose surgery. The fact that Dr. Ellenbogen has a less than 5% revision rate is further testament to his extraordinary skill and talent as a plastic surgeon.

Question: I have endured five previous nose surgeries on my nose to correct the first doctor’s mistakes. Does this make it virtually impossible for my nose to ever be corrected?

Answer: Most noses are "fixable;" however, Dr. Ellenbogen would need to consult with you in person and view both the exterior of your nose as well as your nasal passages. Only at that time could Dr. Ellenbogen advise as to the degree of improvement possible and whether or not surgery should be performed.

Question: I have had several nasal surgeries and the results are still unsatisfactory. After so many disappointments my greatest fear is that a doctor will tell me they can fix it, but they do not have the skill or just want to take my money (knowing how desperate I am). As a result, this has made it very difficult for me to trust ANY surgeon. Will Dr. Ellenbogen recommend surgery even if he isn’t 100% sure he can improve my nose?

Answer: Absolutely not! Dr. Ellenbogen will not recommend surgery unless he knows he can IMPROVE your nose. He will rate your current nose from 1 to 10 and he will then tell you what number he feels he can attain through surgery. If he feels he can not improve the nose he will tell you so during the consultation and as a result recommend no surgery be performed.