MouradNYC
Nose Surgery and Nasal Airway Care in NYC
Advanced nasal surgery. Natural results.
Cosmetic, functional, and reconstructive nose surgery at 923 Fifth Avenue — including rhinoplasty, nasal breathing surgery, fracture repair, and complex reconstruction.
Find the right starting point for your nose concerns
Changes in appearance, difficulty breathing, and problems after an earlier operation may involve different parts of the nose. Start with Rhinoplasty NYC for an overview of reshaping the nose, Revision rhinoplasty for concerns after previous surgery, or deviated septum surgery for a diagnosed or suspected deviated septum.
When both breathing and appearance are concerns, the septorhinoplasty page explains how they can be assessed together. The purpose of these pathways is to help you prepare for a consultation—not to select an operation before your nose has been examined.
Surgical procedures
Nasal procedures
Primary, revision, ethnic, and preservation rhinoplasty plus septal and functional airway reconstruction.
1 of 15 · Rhinoplasty NYC
Rhinoplasty NYC
The flagship overview of primary, revision, preservation, male, ethnic, teenage, and functional rhinoplasty planning with Dr. Mourad in Manhattan.
Read morePrimary Rhinoplasty
First-time surgery planned around native support, facial proportion, skin, and airway.
Read moreRevision Rhinoplasty
Reconstructive surgery after prior rhinoplasty, including scar, graft, support, and breathing problems.
Read morePreservation Rhinoplasty
Dorsal-preservation methods for selected untreated anatomy, with structural or hybrid options when safer.
Read moreNasalift™
A focused, 15-minute in-office procedure that elevates a drooping nasal tip through a small internal approach.
Read moreSeptorhinoplasty
Coordinated external refinement and documented septal or nasal-airway reconstruction.
Read moreSeptoplasty Surgery
Functional correction of a deviated septum.
Read moreSeptal Perforation Repair
Closure of holes in the nasal septum.
Read moreTurbinate Reduction
Reduces enlarged turbinates to relieve obstruction.
Read moreNasal Valve Collapse Treatment
Surgical repair of internal/external nasal valve collapse.
Read moreRepair of Broken Nose
Closed or open reduction of nasal fractures.
Read moreVivAer Nasal Airway Remodeling
In-office radiofrequency airway reshaping.
Read moreMale Rhinoplasty
Individualized rhinoplasty for patient-defined masculine goals, trauma, facial balance, and breathing.
Read moreTeenage Rhinoplasty
Carefully selected adolescent evaluation based on maturity, motivation, health, and family support.
Read moreEthnic Rhinoplasty
Anatomy-specific refinement that documents what the patient wants changed and preserved.
Read moreWhat we treat
Nasal conditions
The structural and functional problems behind nasal obstruction and post-surgical concerns.
1 of 5 · Deviated Septum
Deviated Septum
Nasal septum deviation causing airway obstruction.
Read moreNasal Valve Collapse
Collapse of the internal or external nasal valve.
Read moreSeptal Perforation
A hole through the nasal septum.
Read moreNasal Turbinate Hypertrophy
Chronic enlargement of the turbinates.
Read moreBroken Nose / Nasal Fracture
Acute nasal trauma.
Read moreWhen prior surgery changed the nose
After a previous rhinoplasty
Common contour and breathing problems after prior surgery, and the reconstructive pages that explain where to start.
1 of 6 · Pinched Nose After Rhinoplasty
Pinched Nose After Rhinoplasty
A narrow, pinched tip from lost support or over-narrowing.
Read moreInverted-V Deformity
A shadow or step along the middle of the nose where cartilage has collapsed.
Read moreAlar Retraction
A nostril rim pulled upward, showing too much nostril.
Read moreNasal Valve Collapse After Rhinoplasty
Blocked breathing when the nose's sidewall has lost support.
Read morePollybeak Deformity
Fullness above the tip that creates a beak-like profile.
Read moreSaddle Nose Deformity
A scooped-out bridge from lost septal support.
Read moreEducation
Guides & resources
Physician-written references on rhinoplasty and septal surgery to read before a consultation.
1 of 10 · The Rhinoplasty Guide
The Rhinoplasty Guide
An in-depth guide to rhinoplasty technique, candidacy, and recovery.
Read moreThe Septoplasty Guide
A clear reference on septal surgery and the nasal airway.
Read moreDo I Need Septoplasty?
How surgeons decide when a deviated septum needs surgery.
Read moreSeptoplasty vs Nasal Valve Repair
Why breathing can stay blocked after a straight septum.
Read moreRhinoplasty Recovery Timeline
Week-by-week milestones for swelling, work, exercise, and final refinement.
Read moreRhinoplasty Cost in NYC
What goes into a personalized surgical estimate.
Read moreHow to Choose a Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Questions that reveal experience, planning, and long-term support.
Read moreOpen vs. Closed Rhinoplasty
How approach, access, scarring, and recovery differ.
Read moreWhy Does My Nose Whistle?
Common causes of nasal whistling and when to seek evaluation.
Read moreWhy Do My Nostrils Flare?
Dynamic and structural causes of nostril flaring.
Read more
BEST of MANHATTAN
2026
Recognition
Modern Luxury Best of Manhattan 2026 — Best Rhinoplasty
MouradNYC's rhinoplasty program was recognized when Modern Luxury named Dr. Moustafa Mourad "Best Rhinoplasty" in its Best of Manhattan 2026 medical category.
Third-party recognition is not a guarantee of outcome. Every rhinoplasty plan is individualized.
Find your starting point
Which nasal breathing path fits your situation?
Answer three short questions to see which page explains the evaluation most relevant to you. This is educational orientation, not a diagnosis — a clinical examination is how the cause of nasal obstruction is actually determined.
Select an option for each question to see which page fits your situation.
This guide is general educational information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Only an in-person examination can determine the cause of nasal obstruction and the appropriate treatment.
See all pathways
A combined revision evaluation likely fits
When both breathing and appearance are concerns after previous surgery, the anatomy is already altered and rebuilding structural support is often part of the plan. A revision evaluation looks at what the prior operation changed before anything is recommended.
A revision rhinoplasty conversation likely fits
Changing the appearance of a nose that has already had surgery is a different undertaking from a first operation, because scar tissue and prior changes shape what is possible. A revision evaluation is the right starting point.
A deviated-septum evaluation likely fits
Persistent, constant blockage that does not resolve with sprays or allergy treatment is often related to a deviated septum. Septoplasty is the functional operation that straightens the septum. If you have had prior nasal surgery, revision considerations also apply.
A nasal valve evaluation likely fits
When the side of the nose draws inward on hard inspiration, the nasal valve — the narrowest part of the airway — may be the contributor rather than the septum alone. This is assessed directly on examination.
A turbinate and sinus evaluation likely fits
Congestion that fluctuates with colds, allergies, or facial pressure often involves swollen turbinates or the sinuses rather than the septum by itself. The evaluation looks at the whole airway before any procedure is considered.
A septorhinoplasty conversation likely fits
When breathing and appearance are both concerns, they can often be addressed together in a single planned operation — straightening the septum while refining the external shape — so there is one recovery rather than two.
A rhinoplasty conversation likely fits
When the concern is the shape of the nose, rhinoplasty is the operation that refines it. A consultation focuses on your goals and whether the underlying anatomy supports them.
A revision evaluation likely fits
After previous nasal surgery, a fresh structural evaluation is the right starting point because the anatomy has already been changed once.
Start with a functional nasal evaluation
Your answers point to more than one possible contributor, which is common. A functional nasal examination is how the cause is identified before any treatment is considered.
Compare your options
Surgery for a blocked nose, side by side
Different structures cause nasal obstruction, and each has a different operation. Select any two options to compare them directly, or open the full table below. The right choice is determined on examination.
What it addresses
Septoplasty: A deviated septum — the wall between the nostrils.
Turbinate Reduction: Enlarged inferior turbinates reducing airway space.
Changes appearance?
Septoplasty: No — purely functional.
Turbinate Reduction: No — internal only.
Incisions
Septoplasty: Hidden, inside the nostril. No external scar.
Turbinate Reduction: Inside the nose, tissue-preserving.
Typical anesthesia
Septoplasty: General or sedation, individualized.
Turbinate Reduction: Often combined with another nasal procedure.
General downtime
Septoplasty: Most desk work resumes within a few days.
Turbinate Reduction: Minimal; frequently done alongside septoplasty.
Insurance
Septoplasty: May be submitted for insurance review when medically necessary and when the patient's plan includes applicable out-of-network benefits.
Turbinate Reduction: May be submitted for insurance review when medically necessary and when the patient's plan includes applicable out-of-network benefits.
View full comparison table
| Attribute | Septoplasty | Turbinate Reduction | Nasal Valve Repair | Septorhinoplasty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it addresses | A deviated septum — the wall between the nostrils. | Enlarged inferior turbinates reducing airway space. | Collapse or narrowing of the nasal valve (sidewall). | The septum and the external shape, together. |
| Changes appearance? | No — purely functional. | No — internal only. | Usually not; focus is structural support. | Yes — functional and cosmetic in one operation. |
| Incisions | Hidden, inside the nostril. No external scar. | Inside the nose, tissue-preserving. | Approach depends on the technique used. | Endonasal or a small columellar incision. |
| Typical anesthesia | General or sedation, individualized. | Often combined with another nasal procedure. | General or sedation, individualized. | General anesthesia, individualized. |
| General downtime | Most desk work resumes within a few days. | Minimal; frequently done alongside septoplasty. | Varies with the technique; discussed at consultation. | A splint for about a week; bruising settles over weeks. |
| Insurance | May be submitted for insurance review when medically necessary and when the patient's plan includes applicable out-of-network benefits. | May be submitted for insurance review when medically necessary and when the patient's plan includes applicable out-of-network benefits. | May be submitted for insurance review when medically necessary and when the patient's plan includes applicable out-of-network benefits. | The functional portion may be submitted for insurance review when medically necessary and when the plan includes out-of-network benefits; the cosmetic portion is self-pay. |
General information only. Anesthesia, downtime, and insurance vary by patient and plan and are determined individually at consultation.
After prior surgery
After a previous rhinoplasty
A nose that feels pinched, collapsed, lifted at the nostril rim, or blocked after rhinoplasty needs an anatomy-first assessment. These common post-rhinoplasty problems each have a different reconstructive solution.
Nose surgery FAQs
What's the difference between rhinoplasty and septoplasty?
Rhinoplasty changes the outside shape of the nose — the bridge, tip, or nostrils — and can also improve breathing. Septoplasty straightens the septum, the wall inside the nose that divides the airway, to improve breathing; it doesn't change how the nose looks. A septorhinoplasty does both in one operation. See septorhinoplasty.
What kind of surgeon should I see for nose surgery?
For cosmetic rhinoplasty, look for board certification in facial plastic surgery or plastic surgery and a practice where rhinoplasty is a focus. For breathing problems, an otolaryngologist (ENT). Dr. Mourad is board-certified in both facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, so appearance and breathing are evaluated together.
Can nose surgery fix both breathing and appearance?
Yes. When a deviated septum, weak nasal valve, or enlarged turbinates block breathing, they can be corrected in the same operation as cosmetic refinement. Planning the two together also protects breathing — narrowing the nose for appearance without supporting the airway can make breathing worse.
Is nose surgery covered by insurance?
The functional parts — correcting a deviated septum, nasal valve collapse, or enlarged turbinates — may be submitted to insurance when medically necessary. Cosmetic reshaping is self-pay. MouradNYC is an out-of-network practice; see insurance for functional nasal surgery.
I had rhinoplasty elsewhere and I'm unhappy. Where do I start?
Start with revision rhinoplasty. If your main concern is breathing after surgery, see nasal valve collapse after rhinoplasty. It's usually best to wait about a year after the first operation before revision, so swelling has settled.
Are there non-surgical options for a blocked nose?
Sometimes. Nasal sprays treat inflammation-driven congestion, and in-office procedures such as VivAer can help selected patients with nasal valve narrowing. Structural blockage from a significantly deviated septum usually needs surgery.
Why patients trust this practice
Care led by a double board-certified specialist
Double board certified
American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and American Board of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery.
AAFPRS Fellowship Director
Trains fellows through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Published author
Contributions to the academic literature of facial plastic surgery.
Face, nose & sinus focus
A practice concentrated above the clavicles, including complex revision evaluations.
Advanced techniques. Natural results. Always with function in mind.