If you're reading this, there's a good chance you've spent time studying your face in the mirror, tilting your head in photos, or noticing how your nose seems to draw attention before people see your eyes or smile. That feeling is common. For some people it's a bump on the bridge. For others it's a drooping tip, asymmetry after an injury, or breathing that never feels quite right.

Rhinoplasty is rarely just about changing one feature. It's usually about bringing the face into better balance and helping the outside match how you already see yourself inside. When the nose feels out of proportion, even a subtle change can make the whole face feel calmer and more harmonious.

The open rhinoplasty procedure is one of the most precise ways to make those changes when the anatomy is more complex. It gives the surgeon direct access to the structures that shape the nose, which matters when the goal is lasting refinement rather than a temporary visual fix.

Considering a Change An Introduction to Rhinoplasty
- What patients are often really asking
What Is an Open Rhinoplasty Procedure
Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty Which Is Right for You
- A practical side by side view
- How surgeons usually choose
Your Consultation and Visualizing Results with VECTRA H2
- What a thoughtful consultation should feel like
- Why 3D imaging changes the conversation
Your Surgery Day Anesthesia and Our Accredited Facility
Recovery Timeline and Managing Expectations
Begin Your Journey with Athena Plastic Surgery

Considering a Change An Introduction to Rhinoplasty

A typical rhinoplasty patient isn't always chasing a dramatic new look. Often, it's someone who has felt for years that one part of the face doesn't quite fit. A woman may like her profile from one side but avoid the other. A man may have broken his nose years ago and still notice both the crooked appearance and the blocked breathing. Someone else may feel that a heavy or undefined tip makes the face look tired or older than it is.

That's where rhinoplasty becomes profoundly personal. The best result usually doesn't announce itself as surgery. It just makes the face feel more balanced.

For noses that need structural correction, direct visibility matters. Open rhinoplasty provides superior visualization of the nasal framework compared to closed techniques, allowing surgeons to precisely modify the dorsal septum, tip cartilages, and alar base for complex structural corrections, which is critical for achieving long-lasting, natural results in patients with significant deformities or prior trauma (supporting reference).

What patients are often really asking

Patients don't come in saying, "I need an open approach." They ask questions like these:

Will I still look like myself: They want refinement, not a different identity.
Can this help my breathing too: Many noses have both cosmetic and functional issues.
How do you know what technique is right: The answer depends on the anatomy, the skin, the cartilage support, and the scope of change needed.

A helpful starting point is learning how modern nasal surgery is planned and performed in real life, not just in simplified before-and-after summaries. This complete guide to rhinoplasty surgery gives a broader foundation for understanding where open rhinoplasty fits.

A good rhinoplasty doesn't make people notice your nose. It lets them notice your face.

For patients in Stuart, Palm Beach County, and the Treasure Coast, the decision often comes down to trust. You want a surgeon who thinks in millimeters, listens carefully, and values both function and facial harmony. That's especially important when the plan calls for an open rhinoplasty procedure, because this approach is chosen for precision, not for show.

What Is an Open Rhinoplasty Procedure

You are sitting in consultation, looking at your nose from several angles on a 3D VECTRA image, and asking a very reasonable question: what does the surgeon need to do under the skin to create that change safely? For some patients, the answer is an open rhinoplasty procedure.

An open rhinoplasty procedure is an approach that gives the surgeon a direct view of the underlying nasal framework. A watch repair offers a useful comparison. If the internal parts need precise adjustment, seeing the gears clearly is better than working through a narrow slot by feel. In rhinoplasty, those "gears" are the cartilage and bone that shape the bridge, tip, symmetry, and nasal airway.

A four-step infographic illustrating the surgical stages of an open rhinoplasty procedure from incision to recovery.

How the open approach works

In an open rhinoplasty, the surgeon makes a small incision across the columella, the strip of skin between the nostrils, along with incisions inside the nose. A surgical overview in the NCBI Bookshelf reference describes this as a transcolumellar inverted-V incision that allows the skin and soft tissue to be lifted so the cartilaginous and bony framework can be seen directly.

In plain English, the skin is gently lifted so the surgeon can inspect the architecture of the nose the way an architect studies the frame of a house before changing the roofline. That direct view helps with careful measurement, symmetry, and support. It is often helpful when the tip is complex, the nose is crooked, prior injury has altered the anatomy, or breathing problems need structural correction at the same time.

What that access allows the surgeon to do

Open rhinoplasty is often chosen when the work involves more than small surface refinements. It can help the surgeon:

Refine the nasal tip when the tip looks bulbous, wide, asymmetric, or lacks support
Straighten a crooked nose caused by genetics, growth patterns, or trauma
Place or reshape grafts to strengthen weak areas and maintain long-term structure
Address breathing concerns by improving support inside the nose while also refining appearance

Patients sometimes worry that "open" means the surgery is automatically more aggressive. It does not. It means the surgeon has better visibility for detailed structural work.

What actually happens during surgery

The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia in a surgical setting designed for privacy, safety, and close monitoring. At our practice, that planning starts well before the operation itself. The goals reviewed during consultation, including VECTRA imaging and a careful exam of both appearance and function, guide what is done in the operating room.

The basic sequence is straightforward:

Incision and exposure
The columellar and internal incisions are made, and the nasal skin is lifted carefully.
Framework reshaping
Cartilage, bone, or both are adjusted. This may include narrowing the bridge, refining the tip, straightening asymmetry, improving support, or correcting internal obstruction.
Redraping the skin
Once the framework is balanced, the skin is placed back over the new shape.
Closure and splint placement
The incision is closed with fine sutures, and an external splint is usually applied to support early healing.

A helpful way to understand this is to picture the nose as a tent. The outside fabric matters, but the poles underneath determine the final shape. Open rhinoplasty gives the surgeon a clear view of those poles so changes can be made with control.

What about the scar?

This is one of the first questions patients ask, and it should be. The external incision is small and placed on the columella, an area that usually heals as a faint line. In well-planned surgery, the goal is not just a better nasal shape but also an incision that becomes difficult to notice once healing is complete.

The larger point is simple. Open rhinoplasty is a method for seeing and shaping the nose with precision when the anatomy calls for it. For patients whose goals involve tip work, straightening, grafting, revision surgery, or combined cosmetic and functional correction, that visibility can make the entire surgical plan more controlled and more predictable.

Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty Which Is Right for You

A common consultation moment goes like this. A patient arrives convinced they need an "open rhinoplasty" because they read that it is better for precision, or they ask for "closed" because they want no visible scar. In practice, that decision is not made by preference alone. Your surgeon chooses the approach the way an architect chooses how to access a structure. The goal is to reach the framework safely and clearly enough to do the planned work well.

The core question is simpler and more useful. Which approach best fits your anatomy, your goals, and the amount of structural change required?

A comparative infographic illustrating the key differences between open and closed rhinoplasty surgical procedures for nasal surgery.

A practical side by side view

Feature	Open rhinoplasty	Closed rhinoplasty
Incision location	Includes a small external columellar incision plus internal incisions	Incisions stay inside the nostrils
Visibility	Direct view of bone and cartilage	More limited internal access
Best fit	Major reshaping, tip asymmetry, grafting, revision work, structural problems	Smaller refinements when direct exposure isn't necessary
Scar	Small external scar that typically heals discreetly	No external scar
Why a surgeon may choose it	Greater control for three-dimensional correction	Less exposure when anatomy is simpler

Open and closed rhinoplasty are both established surgical approaches. One is not automatically more successful because it sounds more advanced. What matters is whether the technique matches the problem being corrected.

Here is a practical way to understand the difference. Closed rhinoplasty works well when the planned changes are limited and the anatomy is straightforward. Open rhinoplasty gives wider exposure when the nose needs more detailed structural work, especially at the tip or when support has to be rebuilt. A house painter and a framing carpenter both work on the same home, but they need very different access depending on the job.

How surgeons usually choose

A small bridge hump in a patient with good tip support may be handled through a closed approach. A crooked nose, marked asymmetry, weak cartilage, prior trauma, or a revision case often pushes the plan toward an open approach because the internal structures need to be seen directly and adjusted with more control.

This matters most when the nose needs to be reshaped in three dimensions, not just reduced. Removing a bump is one kind of change. Straightening, reinforcing, balancing, and refining the tip at the same time is a different level of planning.

Surgeons often weigh several factors at once:

How complex the tip work will be
Whether grafts are likely to be needed
How much asymmetry is present
Whether breathing support must be improved along with appearance
Whether this is a first operation or a revision

Revision surgery deserves special mention. Scar tissue and altered anatomy can make the operation less predictable if visibility is limited. In those situations, open rhinoplasty often gives the surgeon a clearer map.

Patients also ask whether "open" means rougher recovery. Usually, it means more exposure for the surgeon, not necessarily a harder experience for the patient. Swelling patterns can differ, and the healing course depends on the amount of work performed, but the larger point stays the same. The approach is chosen to improve accuracy.

At our practice, this decision starts before surgery day. During consultation, we examine your nasal structure, discuss function as well as appearance, and use 3D VECTRA H2 imaging for rhinoplasty planning to help show what each surgical plan is trying to accomplish. That step often makes the open versus closed question much easier to understand because patients can see that the choice is tied to anatomy, not to marketing terms.

So which is right for you? The right approach is the one that lets your surgeon correct the problem clearly, preserve support, and create a result that looks natural from multiple angles.

Your Consultation and Visualizing Results with VECTRA H2

The consultation is where uncertainty starts to turn into clarity. Most patients arrive with a mix of very specific concerns and very vague goals. They may say, "I hate my side profile," but they aren't sure whether the issue is the bridge, the tip, the angle, or how the nose relates to the chin and cheeks.

A strong consultation slows that down. It turns general dissatisfaction into precise discussion.

A plastic surgeon discusses rhinoplasty results with a patient using a VECTRA H2 3D imaging tablet.

What a thoughtful consultation should feel like

The first part isn't about selling surgery. It's about listening. What bothers you in photos may not be what bothers you in motion. A surgeon also has to evaluate skin thickness, tip support, asymmetry, prior injury, septal deviation, and whether your goals fit your anatomy.

That conversation often reveals why an open approach may be the better tool. Open rhinoplasty is the preferred technique for primary cases involving significant dorsal irregularities, severe tip asymmetry, or the need for structural grafting, because it allows thorough three-dimensional correction of the nasal architecture (practice-based overview).

Common consultation topics include:

Aesthetic goals: Softer profile, narrower bridge, better tip definition, or improved balance.
Functional concerns: Obstruction, collapse, prior trauma, or persistent mouth breathing.
What must stay the same: This matters as much as what should change.

Why 3D imaging changes the conversation

One of the most useful tools during planning is VECTRA H2 3D imaging. Instead of relying only on verbal descriptions, this system creates a three-dimensional model of the face that helps patients visualize possible changes before surgery.

That doesn't mean it promises an exact outcome. It means both patient and surgeon can look at the same face, the same angles, and the same proposed refinements. That shared visual language prevents a lot of confusion.

For example, a patient might think she wants a much smaller nose. On 3D review, she may realize that what she wants is a straighter bridge and a more refined tip, while keeping enough structure to suit the rest of her face. Another patient may discover that a tiny filtered-looking nose would appear unnatural on his features, while a modest refinement looks far better.

The best imaging tool doesn't create fantasy. It helps narrow the gap between what a patient means and what a surgeon can safely build.

A good consultation should leave you feeling informed, not pressured. You should understand why a certain technique is being recommended, what kind of result is realistic, and what trade-offs come with the choice.

Your Surgery Day Anesthesia and Our Accredited Facility

The morning of surgery usually feels easier once patients know the sequence. Instead of a blur of unfamiliar steps, the day follows a carefully organized plan. At our practice, that matters. Your consultation, your surgical plan, your care team, and your recovery instructions are all connected, so surgery day feels like the next step in a process that has already been built around you.

For open rhinoplasty, general anesthesia is commonly used. That allows the surgeon to work with precision while you remain fully asleep, comfortable, and closely monitored. Rhinoplasty is delicate work. Small changes in cartilage and bone can affect both appearance and breathing, so a controlled setting helps the surgeon focus on detail rather than speed.

Many patients are most uneasy about three moments: arriving, going to sleep, and waking up afterward. Those concerns are normal.

When you arrive, the team reviews the plan with you again, answers last-minute questions, and makes final preparations. This is also when surgical markings and photos may be completed. Nothing is rushed. The goal is for you to feel oriented and cared for before you enter the operating room.

Anesthesia often causes the most anxiety, but from the patient's point of view, it is usually the least dramatic part of the day. You meet the anesthesia provider, medications are given in a monitored setting, and you drift off quickly. Waking up is usually quieter than expected too. You are in recovery with nurses observing you closely, helping with comfort, and making sure you are ready to go home safely.

A private, accredited surgical suite also changes the experience in practical ways. It works like the difference between a focused specialty studio and a crowded public terminal. The setting is designed for planned surgery, privacy, and consistency. That means fewer distractions, a familiar staff, and a calmer flow from check-in through discharge.

Accreditation matters because it means the facility is held to defined safety and quality standards. For patients, that translates into things you can feel and things you cannot see. Reliable protocols. Proper equipment. Trained personnel. Clear emergency preparedness. Those details are part of the structure around your surgery, much like the frame of a house supports everything inside it.

At Athena Plastic Surgery, that setting is paired with continuity of care. The same practice that helped you review your goals and visualize changes during consultation is also caring for you on surgery day in a private, accredited surgical suite. Generic articles often stop at "the procedure is done under anesthesia." Patients deserve more than that. They should understand where the surgery takes place, who is watching over them, and why the environment itself plays a meaningful role in comfort and safety.

Before discharge, you receive instructions for the first stage of healing, including how to rest, protect the nose, and handle common early symptoms. Patients who want a fuller overview of the healing process can review our rhinoplasty recovery guide.

For many patients in Stuart and nearby communities, that combination is reassuring. High standards, privacy, and a team that performs this type of surgery in a setting built for elective facial procedures.

Recovery Timeline and Managing Expectations

A common recovery moment goes like this. Your splint comes off, you look in the mirror, and your first thought is, "This still looks swollen." That reaction is normal. Open rhinoplasty heals in layers, much like a house after renovation. The framing is in place first, then the finishing details slowly settle.

That timeline is easier to handle when you know what the early stage is for. The first part of recovery is about protecting the new structure, controlling swelling, and letting the skin begin to redrape over the reshaped framework. The refined result comes later.

A recovery timeline chart for open rhinoplasty surgery, illustrating the four progressive stages of healing.

The first week and the first visible changes

During the first week, the nose usually feels more congested than painful. A splint is commonly worn during this stage, the upper lip can feel stiff, and the tip often looks fuller or more lifted than patients expected. Splint removal often happens around the first postoperative visit, and our detailed rhinoplasty recovery guide explains what that appointment usually involves.

This phase rewards caution.

Sleep with your head raised. Keep pressure off the nose. Follow cleaning instructions exactly as given by your surgical team. Even a small bump can create swelling that makes the nose look more uneven than it really is.

Bruising and puffiness are common here. The nose rarely reveals its shape in a meaningful way during week one.

Weeks two through twelve

By the second and third weeks, many patients feel comfortable being seen socially, even though the nose is still healing. Friends may think you look finished long before you feel finished. That difference matters, because social recovery and surgical recovery are not the same thing.

A simple way to understand this stage is to divide it into two tracks. On the outside, bruising fades and swelling becomes less obvious. Under the skin, scar tissue is organizing, soft tissues are shrinking, and the tip is still settling into its final position.

Here is what patients commonly notice:

Time period	What patients often notice
Week 1	Splint, swelling, bruising, congestion
Weeks 2 to 4	More presentable, but still puffy, especially at the tip
Months 1 to 3	Better definition, improved comfort, ongoing subtle change
Months 6 to 12 and beyond	Final refinement as tissue softens and settles

Exercise also returns in stages. Walking is usually easier to resume before strenuous activity. Heavy lifting, bending, and workouts that raise blood pressure too quickly often need to wait until your surgeon clears them. Open rhinoplasty is precise structural surgery, so recovery should be handled with the same precision.

Long term healing and the patience part

The longest part of rhinoplasty recovery is usually the least visible to other people. Tip swelling can linger, the skin can feel firm, and small day-to-day changes may be hard to notice until you compare photos over time. Patients with thicker skin often see this settling process last longer than patients with thinner skin.

Some temporary numbness can also occur after open rhinoplasty, particularly around the tip or columella incision. That sensation usually improves gradually. Slow sensory recovery is not automatically a sign that something is wrong. It is one of the reasons experienced surgeons talk so much about patience before surgery, not just after it.

Revision is another topic that deserves a calm explanation. Rhinoplasty is one of the most detail-sensitive operations in facial plastic surgery, and occasional touch-ups can be appropriate even after careful planning and technically sound surgery. Needing a small adjustment does not necessarily mean the original surgery failed. It often reflects how subtle changes in scar contracture, healing, skin thickness, and cartilage memory can affect the final contour.

At Athena Plastic Surgery, expectation-setting begins before surgery with 3D VECTRA imaging and continues through follow-up visits in the same practice that performed your procedure in our private, accredited surgical suite. That continuity helps patients interpret the healing process correctly. You are not left trying to guess whether a change is normal.

For patients who want a more personal sense of the recovery experience, the Artful Surgeon testimonials can be helpful. They often show something medical timelines cannot fully capture: the emotional side of waiting, healing, and gradually seeing the nose come into focus.

Healing after rhinoplasty is part biology and part perspective. The biology changes slowly. Perspective improves when you know that slow change is expected.

Begin Your Journey with Athena Plastic Surgery

If you've made it this far, you probably don't need more hype. You need a clear next step.

Open rhinoplasty is best understood as a precision approach for noses that need real structural work. It can be the right choice when the bridge is crooked, the tip lacks definition or support, prior trauma changed the framework, or breathing and appearance both need attention. The value is in visibility and control.

For patients in Stuart, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, the Treasure Coast, and Palm Beach County, the process should feel personal from the first consultation through recovery. That includes thoughtful planning, realistic imaging, surgery in a private accredited setting, and careful follow-up instead of a one-size-fits-all experience.

Cost is a common question, and the honest answer is that pricing varies based on the surgeon, practice, geographic location, and the specifics of the procedure. The best way to get accurate information is to request a consultation and receive a personalized plan. For patients exploring payment options, financing resources such as Cherry, CareCredit, and Alphaeon can help make treatment more accessible.

If hearing from real patients would help you feel more grounded, it can be useful to review Artful Surgeon testimonials. They give a better sense of the human side of the experience than a technical description alone.

The right consultation should leave you with answers, not pressure. You should understand what can be changed, what shouldn't be changed, and which surgical approach fits your anatomy best.

If you're considering rhinoplasty and want expert guidance in Stuart, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, or the Treasure Coast, schedule a consultation with Athena Plastic Surgery.

Judy

Athena Plastic Surgeon , is a phenomenal doctor right down to his staff. I would never consider going to anyone else. I have been seeing him approximately seven or eight years now. Dr. Avron is a total perfectionist. If he tells you, he does not think that something would work for you or, right for you. He won’t do it. That’s hard to find in a doctor today. You are his number one concern, a natural healthy look.

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I had a few skin lesions removed of which one required a free skin graft on my forehead. The end result is very nice. Staff and doctor were professional and very pleasant and accommodating. I do recommend without reservations.

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Ali Navarro-Jalice

From my very first consultation to every follow-up appointment, my experience with Dr. L (Avron) and his patient coordinator, Terri, has been nothing short of exceptional. Tatiana, his nursing assistant, is also truly amazing. Terri was kind, patient, responsive, and made me feel supported every step of the way. She was the primary factor that promulgated my consideration of Dr. L. Plastic surgery can be overwhelming, but Terri always took the time to answer my questions, ease my concerns, and made me feel like I was her top priority. She is an incredible asset to the practice. This was my fourth plastic surgery procedure, and all of my previous surgeries were performed by well-known surgeons in Miami. I can honestly say that none of them compare to Dr. L. He is just the best in every way and words can’t adequately describe my satiation with his artistry and his medical expertise. Dr. L is, without question, the best plastic surgeon I have ever had. His skills are extraordinary, but what truly sets him apart is who he is as a person. He is humble, compassionate, honest, and genuinely cares about his patients. He never made me feel rushed, took the time to explain everything thoroughly, and his attention to detail is remarkable. Not only is he an incredibly talented surgeon, but he also has a bedside manner that is rare to find. He made me feel safe, confident, and completely cared for throughout the entire process. My results have exceeded my expectations, and even during recovery, I knew I had made the right choice. If you’re considering plastic surgery, I cannot recommend Dr. L and his team highly enough. After four procedures with different surgeons, I can confidently say that I wouldn’t trust anyone else. Dr. L is simply the best, and Terri and Tatiani makes the entire experience even more exceptional. Thank you all for your kindness, professionalism, and for changing my life. I am beyond grateful.

Robert Mergupis

Made my wife feeling very comfortable again, thank you Doc!

Robert Kunkle

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Anita Russo

I had a few facial procedures done approximately 3 months ago and am very satisfied. I wanted a natural, refreshed look which is exactly what I received. Terri, the surgery coordinator, was kind and an extremely warm person. No amount of questions were too many. She helped make the process seamless.She always got back to me in a timely manner. Dr. L is a warm, caring surgeon. From start to finish and after surgery, he was always available, even providing his cellphone for any questions or concerns. He is a perfectionist which I truly appreciate. I stayed overnight in the surgery suite with a nurse which was most convenient as I was there for next morning appointment to have drains removed, etc. A nice touch was a delicious smoothie early evening and breakfast the next morning. After the surgery, I had lymphatic massages for a few weeks with Meredith, which really helped the healing process. She too, was a sweetheart. I would highly recommend this practice which I believe was a 10 out of 10!

Chantal C

I’m not one to always leave reviews but I felt compelled in this particular instance. As someone who works in the healthcare field, I came in particular, detail-oriented, and with a very long list of questions. Dr. Lipschitz never made me feel like a burden for it. He took his time at every visit, answered everything thoroughly, and he and Terri stayed responsive and available from consult all the way through recovery. His knowledge and skill are evident — and I genuinely believe his expertise has made my recovery smoother than I expected. So far I am very happy with my results. Dr. Schwartz was wonderful as well. The entire staff — Olivia, Meredith, and everyone in between — played a big part in making this a positive experience. Every interaction felt warm, professional, and reassuring. The whole experience exceeded my expectations and I'm grateful to this entire team. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

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Diane F.

Wonderful, professional and extremely accommodating. Procedure went smoothly...comfort is their big priority. Follow up care was top notch.

Lauren Eskenazi

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rich barker

Olivia, Kim, Were efficient over the phone making the appointment, In a timely fashion didn’t have to wait. Meredith an employee that wasn’t there was great at setting me up With Athena plastic surgery. Amanda spoke to me before I spoke to Dr made sure I was comfortable and got all the information for Dr.Dr.Lipschitz was great at counseling explaining a strategy for surgery He wasn’t rushed made sure I understood everything although he was busy..Offices were immaculate, exceptionally Clean all of the staff was very helpful. To say the least, Dr. Lipschitz is extremely qualified.

judith kaplan

I walked in without an appointment because I had a wound on my elbow. Lucky me I was well taken care of with a smile.

Ann Naylor

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Donna Borges

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Tad Allison

I had cancer removed from my nose. Haven’t completed total recovery/healing.

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Sharon Burke

Herbert has been a patient for awhile. The staff and Dr are caring and extremely experienced. Herbert is pleased with his care.

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Warm welcoming customer service. Staff were attentive and caring. If you are looking for honest and Caring processionals, Athena is highly recommended!

steve minkler

I am in the process of working through some significant skin issues and am so grateful to be under the care of Dr. Lipschitz. I have been very impressed with his professionalism and that of his front office and clinical staff as well. In addition, everyone I have come into contact with there is so caring and friendly. I could not be more pleased with the services of Dr. Lipschitz and Athena Plastic Surgery.

Lori Riordan

I feel very blessed to have found Dr. Lipschitz after researching doctors that do reconstructive surgery after having a stoma and coloscopy. His team is very supportive and professional. He has an extensive knowledge of the human body and is always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have. I highly recommend him for any type of plastic surgery or reconstructive procedures. In a world where doctors are so busy he proves to be accessible, accommodating and supportive of his patients.

Alice O'Shea

Athena Plastic Surgery and Dr. Avron Lipschitz were recommended by several of my personal doctors. I am so happy I took professional advice for whom to use for my face lift and arm surgery. I had a face lift on Jan 20, 2026, and my arms done on Feb26,2026. Both surgeries were done perfectly. I had no complications and the results are amazing. My son says I look 30 years younger. The amazing thing is those who did not know me before surgery can not tell I had a face lift. They compliment me on how youthful I look, or my makeup, but no one believes I am 70, or can tell I had a facelift. The sign of a perfect face lift is others can not tell you had one. My mouth does not stretch clear across my face or my skin is not pulled or puckered. But my frown lines that made me look like I had a hinged puppet mouth are completely gone. My neck looks like it did when I was on my 20s. Dr. Lipschitz and his entire staff are so caring and provide the most wonderful services and bedside manner. I am so glad I decided to follow my doctors recommendations and went with the very best. If you would like to talk to a person who had surgery. Have Terri give me your number and name and you can talk to a real patient.

Azucena Calderon

had a great experience at Athena Plastic Surgery. The doctor was very professional, honest, and took the time to explain everything clearly. I really appreciated that they showed me the product before the treatment, which made me feel confident and safe. The staff was kind, and the whole process felt clean and well organized. I’m very happy with my visit and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for quality and transparency.

Gail St Jacques

I’m not even sure where to begin. Dr Lipshitz did a deep planing + facelift on me. To say he is an artist and perfectionist is just the beginning. He is compassionate, calming, and reassuring from consultation through where I am in recovery (which is 6 days out).. He and his entire team treat you like family,. I googled and reviewed more surgeons that I can say and my decision to go with Athena Plastic Surgery was the right choice. I would also like to give a special shout out to Terri, the patient liaison. She is more than my go to girl, she has become a friend. She explains and communicates every minutia detail. She and the Dr both gave me their private numbers and said to text or call any time 24/7. Please if you are looking for someone who is leading edge on all procedures at least talk to them, they will not disappoint.

JP Greco

I have been a patient of of athenoplastic surgery and Dr. Avi lipshitz for 9 years. Over the last 9 years he has basically changed my whole life. Always very professional. And caring complete makeover but didn't change the way I looked. Just kept me looking the same youthful self

Drenda Carter

The visit was smooth and easy the ladies were very kind and attentive to my mothers needs

Trina

I’ve had 3 different surgeries recently, and the level of care, and also what Avron did is just amazing. He is very clear on what he is doing, and aftercare is AMAZING. I recently also started some Botox treatments and Meredith is fantastic. All the staff is great and friendly. I HIGHLY recommend Athena for your cosmetic needs!!!!!

Alan Lulay

Excellent highly recommend.

GOOD OLD DAZE

Gotta say Dr. Lipschtiz is the man… your in good hands… he works miracles and I’m happy with my nose… I had a dog bite scar that split my nose and for many years had to walk around like Frankenstein… it wasn’t a cool scar… After surgery I felt like I finally got rid of the monster… it was a big relief… I am eternally grateful and will sing him praises and give this man his flowers for life… so that’s my 2 cents if your on the fence… its well worth it!!!!

martha smith

I am a 76-year-old woman who never had any surgeries before but wanted a full-face lift in my final years on this planet. I interviewed several plastic surgeons and the only one I felt 110% safe and confident with was Dr Lipschitz. He explained ALL to me from the beginning to the end of the procedure. He was there 24/7 after the surgery and beyond. If I needed anything or had any issues he was there. I felt safe and confident that I would be just fine and I was. He helped me calm down and heal in a caring manner. He never complained or felt I was a bother to him. I am so pleased with my results, and I promise you that you will not be disappointed with this dr or his caring staff. This dr is a true masterpiece with his hands and skills to make me look young again at my age. If you don't use this dr you will regret it.

Angela Garrido

In being a first timer on January 7, 2026 with Athena Plastic Surgery. My orthopedic Dr as well as my surgeon. He recommended Dr. Lipschitz for help with a non healing incision that was touched by a therapist to soon after surgery. Dr. Lipschitz, is a caring, passionate, and knowledgeable in his field. Today, February 11, the incision is much better than my actual first visit. I am so grateful for his expertise in getting me back on a healing track. Athena has a great staff Brandi, Rachel, Olivia, front desk personnel (don’t want to butcher the spelling of her name - lol) were the main ones I dealt with. I had no bas experiences during my time. I didn’t get a couple of returned calls; however it was not that serious to penalize them. I definitely recommend Athena for beauty enhancements with Dr. Lipschitz. Thank you so much for your service. 100000/10

Kim Bezer

I have gone to Meredith for Botox about 3 times. She does an excellent job of pinpointing exactly where I need it and….she is fun!! Sometimes it can be a little intimidating getting self improvement services done but Meredith was so kind and natural. If you are thinking about Botox I highly recommend going to Meredith. And make sure to book a morning appt. She will get your day started with a laugh and a positive outlook! Thank you, Meredith.😀

Greta Eve

Dr. Lipschitz is extremely talented and knowledgeable. I am so thrilled with my septorhinoplasty results and I can breathe so much better.

Greta Eve

I cannot say enough good things about Athena Plastic Surgery and Doctor Lipschitz, as well as his team. If you go here for anything, you will be in good hands. I can’t believe we have one of the very best plastic surgeons in the whole world, right here in Stuart, Florida.

Kimberly Breen

I am so pleased with my experience with Dr. Lipschitz and his team! I’m a teacher and new to the area. One of my child’s parents referred him to me. It wasn’t necessarily an easy case. I had been in a good deal of pain and felt very self conscious. I was so pleased, he listened to me, discussed my options and I was on the books! I felt like I was in good hands and I was! I had gone to other surgeons who ran through a countlessly given speech…I was just another patient. I am very happy with Dr. Lipschitz’s work and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

Carrie Gauthier

I went to Dr. Lipschitz years ago for fillers and I really appreciated that he educated me on both short-and-long-term results. This is why I chose him to do some more maintenance work recently, and once again, he acted with integrity. It was a big decision for me and he and his staff answered my questions candidly and treated me with professionalism and care. The best part is the significant improvement his artistry has made on my appearance, confidence and life overall. Dr. Lipschitz is one of the top plastic surgeons in the country, you can read up on his degrees, honors and extensive training (indcluding a fellowship at Johns Hopkins). I couldn't imagine going anywhere else and I couldn't be happier with my results.

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