fACIAL PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

“The distinction between “cosmetic” and “reconstructive” facial surgery is an artificial one. Regardless of the reason, I am still operating on an area that will change how a person looks forever. For that reason, I feel grateful every day that I have the opportunity to specialize solely in surgery of such a complex, challenging, and rewarding area. My work will be on display for the entire world to see at all times, and that is why I chose to dedicate my entire training path and career exclusively to surgery of the face and neck.”

– Dr. Katrib

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About Dr. Ziad Katrib

Double board certified, and voted one of the top Rhinoplasty and Facelift surgeons in 2018, Dr. Katrib has succeeded in making us a leading Facial Plastic and Reconstrutive Surgery practice in the Greater Louisville area.

After graduating from medical school, Dr. Katrib went on to complete both an internship year in General Surgery and four years in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Louisville. During his training, he gained extensive experience in facial trauma surgery as well as head and neck cancer ablative and reconstructive surgery.

At the completion of his Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of Louisville, Dr. Katrib was accepted into a highly competitive Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship with the world renowned and 2015-2016 President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Edwin Williams in Latham, NY. During this training, he gained extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the face and neck.

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Our Practice

We have given a great deal of thought and consideration to the design, layout, and ambiance of our office. At every point, you are immersed in a warm and inviting space that allows you to break away from the outside world and focus on the self-care that you deserve. We do so while adhering to the highest patient safety requirements for surgical centers. Plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments require changes to your skin and body. As such, the location in which these procedures are performed should always place patient safety first. Some procedures may be performed “in office”, or Dr. Katrib may schedule the procedure at an outpatient surgery center. The choice of location is based on the desire to reduce the risk of complications, manage costs and provide you with the medical care that you need. Most patients are released home the day of their procedures, but some of the more extensive procedures require a greater level of medical management before releasing a patient. In some cases, this is best achieved in a hospital setting.

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Double Board Certified - Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Rhinoplasty/Facial Reconstruction Specialist
Louisville, Kentucky

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By far the most common question we get asked is “how long is the recovery after a rhinoplasty”. This is actually a very complicated question. These are all outpatient surgeries, meaning you are home eating dinner that night. You are able to go outside the following day and walk, relax, etc. We don’t want patients straining, heavy lifting, wearing any glasses, or getting the nose overly wet for the first week. To me, this question is very much a personal one, as it is basically asking when someone is comfortable with people seeing them and knowing they may have had surgery. This patient graciously allowed us to show her at 7 days after surgery. She had an open rhinoplasty, and her nasal bones cut. She has the expected swelling, and light bruising still present. She also has the redness we always see early on at the incision under the nose. She only used narcotics for 2 days, and she is taking 2 weeks off of work at a “light activity” position. Everyone has a unique recovery of course, but most patients are pleasantly surprised with the process.

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East End Office
9931 Forest Green Blvd
Louisville, KY 40223

Tel: 502.780.NOSE

Health Care Outpatient Center
401 East Chestnut Street
1st Floor - Suite 170
Louisville, KY 40202

Tel: 502.583.3687

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Louisville, KY 502.780.NOSE