Dr. Sam Rizk has been chosen as a Top Facial Plastic Surgeon and Rhinoplasty Specialist by Castle Connolly, the #1 Organization which selects Top Physicians in every field based on recommendations by their peers. Dr. Rizk has also published his original techniques in many plastic surgery journals, which requires peer review by other plastic surgeons to deem it original and worthy of publication. Dr. Rizk is often selected by doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to do their plastic surgery.
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PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT:
Dr. Rizk's philosophy is a natural, balanced rhinoplasty in harmony with the rest of the facial features. This may sometimes mean a dramatically smaller nose if you are starting with a disproportionately large nose, or it may be a very subtle result. Some of Dr. Rizk's results are dramatic, others more subtle. Dr. Rizk also usually repairs the septum and shrinks the turbinates if they are blocking patient's breathing preoperatively. Patients usually breathe better after the procedure and if you look at most of his revision cases on the main website and blog, he actually builds collapsed and pinched areas to improve breathing with grafts. Additionally, he uses cartilage- conserving and grafting to achieve smaller and more proportionate noses in primary and revision rhinoplasty, which actually makes the nose structurally stronger over a person's lifetime. HE REMOVES very LITTLE cartilage, even in very bulbous tips, to achieve this definition. Additionally, his 3-D endoscopic techniques, is not just used to decrease swelling and bruising postoperatively. It also achieves a more precise long-term result. Furthermore, by decreasing swelling, you also decrease scar tissue formation, which improves overall long-term results.
Dr. Rizk's rhinoplasty approach emphasizes a strong nasal framework and structure to ensure LONGEVITY of an excellent FUNCTIONAL and COSMETIC outcome. Vital to the above philosophy is the use of grafts to support a structurally weak nose or a nose which becomes weak after a reduction. Dr. Rizk prefers to use the patient's own cartilage for grafting, whether from the septum, ears, or costal cartilage rather than foreign implants. Occasionally, if no cartilage is available for grafting, Dr. Rizk will use a synthetic implant. Dr. Rizk spends a great deal of time sculpting these grafts with a special instrument he pioneered to give the most natural and soft result. These supportive cartilage grafts prevent scar contracture over the nose's lifetime and diminishes the need for revision rhinoplasty.
Widely respected for his advanced minimally invasive application of ground breaking surgical techniques, Dr. Sam Rizk's approach is based on philosophy that each individual procedure is tailored and customized to the individual needs of each patient. He uses minimally invasive endoscopic techniques to reduce downtime. Dr. Rizk is focused not only on a natural result but also on the speed of a patient's recovery. To optimize this intent Dr. Rizk uses preoperative as well as intraoperative and postoperative minimally invasive techniques and medications to achieve this rapid healing.
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Dr. Sam Rizk’s Interview on the Today Show (NBC) with Mat Laeur on Teenage Rhinoplasty/Plastic Surgery
April 2nd, 2013
Dr. Sam Rizk, the best New York Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, talks about Teen Rhinoplasty and Plastic Surgery on the Today Show with Mat Laeur. Dr. Rizk discusses reasons behind teens seeking for plastic surgery and how it can improve their physical appearance.
ABC Nightline’s Lead Story- Interviewing Dr. Sam Rizk and his patient about teen rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery
April 2nd, 2013
Lead Story: Dr. Sam Rizk, a double board certified facial plastic surgeon, is featured on ABC News (NIGHTLINE) and speaks about reasons behind teen facial plastic surgery. Teens feel that people judge and bully them based on the way they look. They feel that plastic surgery will be a way to cope with these insecurities.  
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon and Rhinoplasty Specialist, Dr. Sam Rizk, Comments on Ethnic Rhinoplasty and Middle East Rhinoplasty for Huffington Post
March 12th, 2013
Dr. Sam Rizk discusses the popularity of ethnic rhinoplasty, the dangers behind unlicensed practitioners and botched operations in the black market.
Dr. Rizk Comments on Men Who Get Rhinoplasty on HealthNewsDigest.com
February 27th, 2013
Dr. Sam Rizk notices a significant increase of men in their 20s and 30s getting rhinoplasty, chin implants, and chin contouring procedures at his NY Facial Plastic Surgery Center. The trend of men interested in cosmetic enhancements are due to the pressure of needing to look youthful in order to compete in their respective fields and the constant stigma to look good, says Dr. Rizk.
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Dr. Sam Rizk Comments on Kate Middleton’s Nose on Beautyinthebag.com
February 14th, 2013
Dr. Sam Rizk comments on Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Elizabeth “Kate” Middleton’s nose. Dr. Rizk says “Kate is a natural beauty. Her nose has a good shape, looks like she was born with it, has no visible irregularities (even in tabloid close ups) and no hump or asymmetries,” and “It is not too large, too small, or too chiseled, and most importantly, it suits her face and complements her other features.”
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Dr. Rizk featured on Glow Magazine – Customized Rhinoplasty
September 28th, 2012
In an interview for GLOW magazine, Dr.Sam Rizk discusses Rhinoplasty techniques, his own innovative technology and ‘what makes him tick.’
Topics
- Rhinoplasty – Telescope Assisted Bridge Refinement And Powered Instrumentation
Dr. Rizk featured as a guest speaker at the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2012 meeting from June 6th – 10th, 2012 held in The Bellagio, Las Vegas
June 11th, 2012
- Technology and Rhinoplasty – Instrumentation We have Found Useful for Improving Accuracy in Nasal Bridge Reduction as Well as Cartilage Sculpting
– Considerations in Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Dr. Rizk Featured on Tatler’s Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2012 – Voted Top or Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon Worldwide
April 9th, 2012
Dr. Rizk Featured on WebMD
March 6th, 2012
Dr. Rizk featured in Telegraph.co.uk
February 8th, 2012
Dr. Rizk will be a guest speaker at the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies (IFPSS), to be held in Rome, Italy, on May 9-12th, 2012
February 7th, 2012
Dr. Rizk’s lectures:
– Latest Advances in Rhinoplasty Surgery – profile reduction and cartilage sculpting using microsurgical powered instruments and high definition endoscopy
– Customized Facelift Surgery – latest advances
Dr. Rizk featured in The third Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Anti Aging Medicine: The Next Generation Symposium
January 31st, 2012
Dr. Rizk’s article on a modern approach to natural-looking, long-lasting rhinoplasty results featured in Plastic Surgery Practice Journal
August 8th, 2011
Plastic Surgery Practice Journal features Dr Rizk’s customized ethnic rhinoplasty techniques
February 9th, 2011
Plastic Surgery Practice Magazine features Dr.Rizk discussing the specifics of ethnic rhinoplasty. He goes into depth discussing the differences between traditional rhinoplasty and his approach to address the issue for his multiethnic patients. He also speaks about how some Asians and African Americans typically have a low dorsum. He explores rhinoplasty in ethnic men and the growing popularity of the procedure in the Middle East, and finishes off discussing how Ethnic Preservation rhinoplasty is the most difficult aspect of ethnic rhinoplasty.
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REAL HEALTH MAGAZINE – Dr. Rizk featured speaking about African-American Rhinoplasty
December 17th, 2010
Top NYC Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and Rhinoplasty Expert Dr. Sam Rizk is featured in Real Health Magazine speaking about African-American Rhinoplasty. In the article, Dr. Rizk explains that ethnic rhinoplasty frequently requires specific grafting techniques, therefore Dr. Rizk customizes each rhinoplasty procedure to the needs of his patients in order to achieve natural-looking results.
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Dr. Rizk featured on Stylegoesstrong.com
July 28th, 2010
Top NYC Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sam Rizk is featured on Stylegoesstrong.com as an expert in rhinoplasty for Hispanic patients. Dr. Rizk explains that distinct nose traits of Hispanic and Latino patients require special consideration and knowledge. Dr. Rizk utilizes his innovative approaches in Rhinoplasty and Facelift surgery to the specific elasticities which make him the Best Facial Plastic Specialist.
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Top New York Rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Sam Rizk discusses the progress of Rhinoplasty techniques over the past few years. Dr. Rizk speaks about new approaches being used and better results that can be achieved because of 3D high definition technique: “The internal structures of the nose can be seen with much more precision and clarity with the high definition 3D endoscopes. This ultimately allows me to achieve even better results with revision rhinoplasties that often lack support which may necessitate the placement of multiple grafts.”
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WSOCTV.com – Dr.Sam Rizk speaks about Teen Rhinoplasty
July 17th, 2010
Top New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Sam Rizk speaks about Rhinoplasty, the number one cosmetic plastic surgery performed on teenagers for the past few years. Dr. Rizk discusses the reasons that lead teens to change their physical appearance and addresses the importance of family support. At his Park Avenue practice, Dr. Rizk utilizes innovative 3D endoscopic technology that ensures natural looking results and a quick recovery time.
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CRAIN’S newspaper features top New York plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Rizk for a rhinoplasty procedure performed on a teenager utilizing 3-D technology. Dr. Rizk utilizes this technique in his nose jobs to maximize precision which results in a natural-looking nose. After the procedure the teenager says “I feel more confident, and that makes such a big difference”.
Featured on MSNBC.com, Top New York Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Sam Rizk comments about the rise of mother-daughter “cosmetic duets” appearing across the country. “I see it when there’s a wedding,” says Rizk. “The mother wants to have a little face lift and the daughter is getting a nose job. Or they both come in for Botox or fillers. I’ve even seen a daughter-mother-grandmother combo.” Seeing a family member go through plastic surgery can affect the decision of the individual, such as when a daughter sees the outcome of her mother looking rejuvenated and youthful again.
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Top New York Facial Plastic Surgeon and Rhinoplasty Specialist, Dr. Sam Rizk, was selected by the most trusted reference source, the Castle Connolly Guide, as one of its “Top Doctors” in the New York Metro Area for 2009. Based on his peers and patients reviews, Dr. Sam Rizk has been chosen as a “Top Primary and Specialty care physician”. Well-recognized for his innovative techniques, New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rizk is considered to be the first plastic surgeon to ever utilize 3d high definition live rhinoplasty and new powered-instrumentation cartilage sculpting techniques in Rhinoplasty surgeries.
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Top New York Rhinoplasty Surgeon Dr. Sam Rizk appears on NBC News for the Today Show, in which he discusses Teenage Rhinoplasty Surgery and how it has become more common nowadays. An increasing number of American teens have been harassed and bullied every day about their physical appearance, especially now that Facebook and other social networking sites make it easier for others to tease them, driving teenagers toward having plastic surgery. Dr. Rizk, a well-recognized New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon, talks about the importance of evaluating the teen’s physical and emotional conditions before performing Rhinoplasty surgery. Plastic surgery can help teens to become more confident, happier individuals and allow them to focus on other aspects of their lives, other than their physical appearance.
Top New York Facial Plastic Surgeon and Rhinoplasty Specialist, Dr. Sam Rizk performs many rhinoplasties on teenagers. One of his patients, 16 year old Jen Selter recently underwent a nose surgery at age 15. For years, Jen was concerned about her physical appearance and had always been emotionally affected about her nose, enduring cruel bullying from her peers. After consulting a therapist and speaking with her mother, she was ready to see Dr. Rizk, who helped Jen to become a happier, more confident teenager, now satisfied with her appearance.
