Dr. Laurence Kirwan. is one of the most experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in Norwalk, Connecticut, and in the entire country. He is a recognized international leader in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He offers a superior level of knowledge, care and understanding to help you achieve the look you desire.
Conveniently Located: Every patient is a VIP. For your rhinoplasty appointment, you will see Dr. Kirwan himself at every single appointment. Our Norwalk, CT location is conveniently located in between Manhattan, New York and New Haven, Connecticut. Patients regularly visit from across Connecticut (Stamford, Greenwich, Stratford, Fairfield, Westport, Bridgeport, Darien, New Canaan, Trumbull), New York ( Manhattan, NYC, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Port Chester, White Plains, Harrison), New Jersey and other neighboring cities/towns for their rhinoplasty surgery and other plastic surgery procedures. Our office is close to all of the New York Airports for patients who are coming from out-of-state or other countries.
The angle between the nose and the lip – the nasolabial angle – is 95 to 100 degrees. In the ideal profile, the bridge of the nose is lower than the tip and there may be a gentle concave curve. There is usually a supra-tip break between the contour of the bridge and the tip which projects above the bridge on the profile view. In the front view, there is more visibility of the nostrils. The nostrils are also narrower in women.
Big noses are hereditary. They also get bigger with age, even after skeletal growth is complete. The tip of the nose grows with age, becoming more bulbous or longer. The nasal tip often drops and because of this the bridge looks more prominent.
Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure except when performed to fix an injury. Women with crooked noses often have breathing problems. These should be fixed at the same time as a cosmetic rhinoplasty. When to consider surgery is a personal decision. But some special conditions apply.
The best decisions are informed decisions. Dr. Kirwan can help you learn more about rhinoplasty. Dr. Kirwan can also discuss other treatment options and provide more personalized answers based on your individual needs. You can schedule a consultation for rhinoplasty surgery in Norwalk with Dr. Kirwan.
After making your decision and choosing Dr. Kirwan, the next step is a consultation. Be prepared to discuss:
During your consultation, Dr. Kirwan will examine you. He will take photos to review with you, and to help you understand the possible benefits of surgery. He will show you a computerized simulation of your own surgical result. Dr. Kirwan will also show you examples of before and after results of his own patients.
Surgery is normally performed under general anesthesia. Limited surgery on the nasal tip can be performed under local anesthesia with conscious sedation. Dr. Kirwan will perform the surgery as discussed in your consultation.
Dr. Kirwan may perform one of several techniques, such as:
Rhinoplasty alone
Rhinoplasty combined with Internal nasal surgery
Rhinoplasty combined with chin implant, lip lift or buccal fat pad excision.
It will take some time to fully recover and see your results. However, patients can return to work after a week and resume other activities (like working out) in approximately two to four weeks depending on the activity. Contact sports should be avoided for at least six weeks. If you injure your nose soon after surgery, call Dr. Kirwan as soon as possible to make sure there is no damage to the nose which needs correcting.
After surgery, there is a small amount of bleeding for 24 hours. You will experience swelling and bruising. To reduce swelling, keep your head elevated and use ice packs for the first 48 hours. If you wear eyeglasses, tape them to your forehead for six weeks to avoid pressure points on the bridge of the nose. Dr. Kirwan may recommend taping of the nose with paper tape to further contour the nose and reduce swelling after surgery. Avoid blowing your nose for two weeks after surgery and use nasal irrigation such as Sterile Saline Nasal Mist to keep the nasal passages clear. Dr. Kirwan recommends using an antibiotic ointment after surgery, such as Mupirocin, inside the nostrils and on the incisions, to reduce the risk of infection. This list is not intended to be exhaustive but a brief guide only to your experience after surgery.
Be sure to follow the instructions provided by Dr. Kirwan and his staff before and after your rhinoplasty surgery to ensure a smooth procedure and recovery.
"My experience before, after and during my surgery was most pleasurable. the expertise and knowledge of Dr. Kirwan and each of his staff members was most impressive. The results of my surgery were amazing! I couldn’t be happier. Thanks again!"
Consult with the best and most experienced plastic surgeon in Connecticut to discuss all your options before you make your final decision.
Dr. Kirwan, because of his extensive experience, international connections and exposure, understands an enormous variety of techniques, which he utilizes to individualize the result for each patient.
Plastic Surgery Practice in Norwalk CT with clients from CT, NY, NJ – Manhattan, Northern New Jersey towns, surrounding areas of Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport, Darien, Wilton, Weston, Easton, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Trumbull, Ridgefield, Danbury, Monroe, Milford, Bedford, Armonk, Mt Kisco, Bedford Hills, Rye, Harrison, New Haven, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, White Plains, Scarsdale, Westchester County, Fairfield County. New York and from around the world.
*Disclaimer: results are not guaranteed, may not be permanent, and can vary per individual. Before and after photographs of surgical results are of procedures performed solely by Dr. Kirwan. Some images on this web site are of models, not actual patients. Please see our full disclaimer.
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