Dr Boahene Facial Plastic Surgeon 21287 » Rhinoplasty: Cost, Pics, Reviews, Q&A

Name: Kofi Boahene, MD
Last name: Boahene
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2005
Years experience: 18
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Business: John Hopkins Medicine
Address: 601 N. Caroline
Address suite: 6th Floor
Phone: +1 410-502-2145
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Zip Code: 21287
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

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The Johns Hopkins Hospital

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Education:

Medical: MD, Meharry Medical College

Postdoc Training:

Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic

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GPS coordinates on map: 39.2943,-76.61430359

Primary location:

Location name: Baltimore
State: MD
Country: US
Map point: 39.2943,-76.61430359

Treatments:

African American Rhinoplasty
Asian Rhinoplasty
Belotero
Blue Peel
Botox
Brow Lift
Buccal Fat Removal
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
Dermabrasion
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Hair Transplant
Hyaluronidase
Jaw Surgery
Jessner Peel
Juvederm
LED Light Therapy
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Mini Facelift
Mohs Surgery
Mole Removal
Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Phenol Peel
Radiesse
Restylane
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Scar Removal
Sculptra
Septoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
SMAS Facelift
TCA Peel
Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 3.9
Profile views: 45439
Answer count: 31
Review count: 33
1 star count: 5
2 star count: 1
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 8
Total star count: 15
Star rating: 2.6650281221075
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Mar 20, 2009
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2019
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://drboahene.com/
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Baltimore, MD, US. GPS coordinates: 39.2943,-76.61430359

Latest ratings of treatments

African American Rhinoplasty (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Revision Rhinoplasty (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 2/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Buccal Fat Removal (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Bellafill (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Rhinoplasty (Jun 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5
Rhinoplasty (Jun 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
African American Rhinoplasty (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
African American Rhinoplasty (Apr 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
Revision Rhinoplasty (Jul 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
African American Rhinoplasty (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
Scar Removal (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
African American Rhinoplasty (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Rhinoplasty (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Scar Removal (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Scar Removal (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Scar Removal (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Facelift (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
Facelift (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5

Latest Prices

Facial Fat Transfer Prices

$2500 – Nov 22, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$2500 – Nov 22, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$2500 – Nov 22, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$2500 – Nov 22, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$2500 – Nov 22, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$2500 – Nov 22, 2013 – Baltimore, MD

African American Rhinoplasty Prices

$10500 – Dec 14, 2018
$8700 – Oct 10, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$13000 – Dec 31, 2020
$13000 – Dec 31, 2020
$7000 – Mar 20, 2019
$13000 – Jan 13, 2017
$8000 – Nov 22, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$10426 – Jan 13, 2017 – United Kingdom, GB
$1 – Sep 1, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$12243 – Jun 26, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$10500 – Dec 14, 2018
$7000 – Mar 20, 2019
$7000 – Mar 20, 2019
$10500 – Dec 14, 2018
$10500 – Dec 14, 2018
$16500 – Nov 30, 2017
$12243 – Jun 26, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$16500 – Nov 2017
$16500 – Oct 2017
$8700 – Oct 10, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$13000 – Jan 13, 2017
$13000 – Jan 13, 2017
$13000 – Jan 13, 2017
$13000 – Jan 13, 2017
$13000 – Jan 13, 2017
$12243 – Jun 26, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$12243 – Jun 26, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$12243 – Jun 26, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$12243 – Jun 26, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$12243 – Jun 26, 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8700 – Oct 10, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8700 – Oct 10, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8700 – Oct 10, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jan 11, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8000 – Nov 22, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$8000 – Nov 22, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$8000 – Nov 22, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD

Rhinoplasty Prices

$9501 – Jun 3, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$5500 – Jun 14, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$100 – Sep 2023 – Baltimore, MD
$8001 – Sep 2023 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$1 – Apr 2021 – Maryland, MD
$9501 – Jun 3, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$6500 – Jun 12, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$9553 – Jul 14, 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$9553 – Jul 14, 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$9553 – Jul 14, 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$10000 – Apr 23, 2015
$10000 – Apr 23, 2015
$18000 – Nov 30, 2017
$18000 – Nov 30, 2017
$18000 – Nov 30, 2017
$18000 – Nov 30, 2017
$18000 – Nov 30, 2017
$18000 – Nov 30, 2017
$5500 – Jun 14, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$9553 – Jul 14, 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$9653 – Jul 31, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$1 – Jul 31, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$1 – Dec 2018 – Baltimore, MD
$10000 – Apr 23, 2015
$10425 – Jan 13, 2017 – United Kingdom, GB
$18000 – Nov 30, 2017
$18000 – Nov 30, 2017
$17000 – Nov 30, 2017
$16500 – Nov 30, 2017
$16500 – Nov 30, 2017
$16500 – Nov 30, 2017
$16500 – Nov 30, 2017
$10000 – Apr 23, 2015
$100 – Aug 2017 – Baltimore, MD
$9553 – Jul 14, 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$9553 – Jul 14, 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$9553 – Jul 14, 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$8001 – Jul 2017 – Baltimore, MD
$9553 – Jul 14, 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$13000 – Apr 2017 – Baltimore, MD
$9543 – Mar 11, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$9543 – Mar 11, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$9553 – Jun 14, 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$10167 – Mar 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$9543 – Mar 11, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$9543 – Mar 11, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$9543 – Mar 11, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$9543 – Mar 11, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$9543 – Mar 11, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$10000 – Apr 23, 2015
$10000 – Apr 23, 2015
$5500 – Jun 14, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$100 – Apr 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$9543 – Mar 11, 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$1 – Mar 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$100 – Sep 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$9500 – Jun 3, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$9653 – May 23, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$9400 – May 23, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$9400 – Jan 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8000 – Jan 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$9500 – Jun 3, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$5500 – Jun 14, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$8000 – Mar 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$8000 – Mar 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD
$8500 – Feb 10, 2012 – Baltimore, MD

Revision Rhinoplasty Prices

$15835 – Jan 13, 2017 – Baltimore, MD
$6500 – Jul 11, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$10143 – Jul 31, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$15835 – Jan 13, 2017 – Baltimore, MD
$8700 – Oct 2018 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$15835 – Jan 13, 2017 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$10143 – Jul 31, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jul 16, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$8700 – Mar 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$8723 – Mar 25, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$10143 – Jul 31, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$9643 – Jul 31, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$9643 – Jul 31, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jul 16, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$12000 – Jul 16, 2014 – MD
$6500 – Jul 11, 2014 – Baltimore MD
$8700 – Dec 2012 – Baltimore, MD

Facial Reconstructive Surgery Prices

$5 – Jan 31, 2022
$5 – Jan 31, 2022
$5 – Jan 31, 2022
$5 – Jan 31, 2022

Other Prices

$13000 – Jul 2016 – Baltimore, MD
$13000 – Apr 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$13000 – Apr 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$13000 – Apr 2015 – Baltimore, MD
$100 – Sep 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$100 – Sep 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$9643 – Jul 31, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$9643 – Jul 31, 2014 – Baltimore, MD
$9500 – Jun 3, 2013 – Baltimore, MD
$5500 – Jun 14, 2013 – Baltimore, MD

Nose Surgery Prices

$1 – Apr 2014 – Maryland, MD
$1 – Apr 2014 – MD

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Doctor's answers

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I hate my new nose. What can I do?

Healing after rhinoplasty
May 28, 2018

The healing process after rhinoplasty can be very tasking for both the patient and doctor . Going in to rhinoplasty with a clear understanding that rhinoplasty is a process and not an event that concludes after your surgery will help maneuver through the healing process.
The nose responds in different ways after surgery and really needs time to heal.

A pollybeak( appearance of a hump ) after surgery may occur as a result of various reasons . Swelling of the...

What type of rhinoplasty would be best for a more appealing nose for my face structure?

Rhinoplasty in thick nasal skin
May 28, 2018

Rhinoplasty for individuals withthick nasal skin is extremely challenging but not impossible. You have to be prepared for a process that only starts with the surgery but requires further care over a year to two years after the surgery. You may need minor revisions to further improve your results .

Because thick skin does not contract well to take a new shape after rhinoplasty, your surgeon may spend quite a bit of time selectively thinning the skin as part of the...

How can I change the appearance of my nostrils?

Nostril reshaping
May 28, 2018

Nostril reshaping may be performed as an isolated procedure or as part of a complete rhinoplasty. An evaluation of your entire nose will help determine what approach is best for you because changes done to the nostril may affect the appearance of the entire nasal tip.
There are several ways to reduce too much nostril show. These include setting the columella back, repositioning the alar forward, reducing the size of the nostrils or changing the rotation of the tip. A...

African female, 25, desire a narrower nose and a raised bridge that would look natural on me. Options?

Rhinoplasty in African female London
Apr 20, 2018

Your goals for an ethnically congruent and refined nose with natural features are achievable.
The techniques selected depends on your skin thickness and other facial features .
An inperson examination is helpful but can be preceded by review of your photos and an online consultation .
Patients I have seen from London often opt for online consultations followed by an inperson examination and surgery during a single visit .

Is there a way to open up your nostrils more using grafts?

Nostril reshaping
Apr 20, 2018

There are different reason why nostrils may feel or look narrow after rhinoplasty

These include cartilages that are digging into the nose, malpositioned cartilages or grafts, too much nostril removed etc
Misshaped nostrils are among the most common reasons people seek revision of their rhinoplasty

After a careful examination to determine the cause , nostrils can be reshaped and contoured to look more symmetric and natural.

Can you do a rhinoplasty on an African American woman?

Rhinoplasty in African American woman
Apr 8, 2018

Rhinoplasty in patients of African descent is not uncommon. The challenge with this type of surgery is understanding the unique ethnic sensitive features and tailoring the surgery to achieve a result that's is natural looking and fits with the other facial features .

Follow-up question: Are there any doctors who specialize in thick skin and open rhinoplasties? (photos

Thick skin and rhinoplasty
Apr 8, 2018

The thickness of your skin influences the technique used for rhinoplasty , the skin care regimen after the rhinoplasty and how long it takes to see a satisfactory result.
The thick skin can be selectively thinned during surgery . Steroid injections are usually necessary during and after the surgery.
One has to be patient to allow the skin to shrink to take on the desired shape.
Occasional touch up may be needed to further refine the results .
Having a thick nasa skin should not preclude you...

Should I get fillers or blepharoplasty for my under eye bags?

Correction of lower eyelid lines, shadows
Apr 6, 2018

There are various reasons why one will seek improvements in their lower eyelid . These include dark circles under the eyelid that makes them look tired and bulges in the eyelid.
Bulges and shadows are are result of how light is absorbed or reflected off the eyelid because of contour changes .
There are no surgical and surgical options for correcting eyelid contour changes .

For mild contour changes , carefully filling in depressions with either fat or fillers is helpful and less...

Is alarplasty and tip plasty the right procedure for me? I have a broad and wide nose.

Nostril and tip surgery in patients of African descent
May 10, 2017

Alarplasty and tipplasty are terms used to describe alterations to the nasal alar and tip for a more desirable appearance. While some patients may be candidates for isolated nostril reshaping , changes to the top and nostril should always be considered in the context of the entire nose and face. Changes performed on one part of the nose may afffecr how the rest of the nose looks and how it blends with the face to appear natural.
For patients of African descent , alarplasty is commonly...

How to correct naturally pointed ears?

Otoplasty for pointy ear i
Mar 12, 2017

A modified otoplasty technique may be used to address your concern . There are various reasons for mishapened earsand the technique used is selected to address the underlying problem. In your case there is a wide scaphoid fossa. This can be addressed by excising and repositioning some of the ear cartilage.
Give your skin type this is best done from behind the ear to minimize the chance of visible scarring.

African American Rhinoplasty: Is it possible to make my nose slightly thinner and lower?

African American Rhinoplasty
Feb 27, 2017

There are desirable features that makes noses of people of African descent natural in appearance and aesthetically beautifully. These include a defined bridge that is not necessarily high, defined tip to match the bridge yet not pinched or overly narrow, nostrils that maintain some curvature.

From the photos you present, these features can be achieve with rhinoplasty that derogates the nose to reveal less of the nostrils on front view and additional techniques to define the...

Uneven smile from bells palsy - filler? upper lip lift?

Correcting Asymmetric smile after Bells palsy
Dec 20, 2015

Fortunately most people with who suffer from Bell's palsy recovery fully. In the small percentage of poeple , artist recovery is marked by homers give muscles, synkinesis and asymmetric smile. The options for optimizing smile in such cases include nerve transfer , muscle transfer , muscle reductions BOTOX injection and highly selective nerve division a symmetric smile is characterized by equal or near equal dental show ( same number of teeth exposed on either side of...

My bottom lower lip pulls down to the right when I talk. I hate it. How can I fix it?

Lower lip asymmetry
Mar 4, 2015

Asymmetric movement of the lower lip can result from an. Acquire injury to a branch of the facial nerve or be present at birthto improve symmetry, the active side of the lower lip can be blocked to match the inactive side. Alternatively aisle tends unit can be transferred to the inactive side to improve its position when the lip moves these procedures are best done by someone who specializes in facial paralysis and reanimation

Will Nose Fillers help my African American Nose? Ethnic/African American Rhinoplasty.

Options for improving the African American nose
Nov 5, 2014

In general everyone wants the least invasive ways of achieving results . In the end, a good result is the ultimate goal.currently available fillers are temporary means of injecting volume into an area where there is lack of volume. In the nose, fillers can temporary raise the nasal skin and provide some definition.fillers however have drawbacks. They cannot be precisely contoured. In heavy skinned noses, they are not very effective . In the tip they can be a source of...

Am I a good candidate for alarplasty?

Nostril reshaping / alarplasty
Aug 2, 2014

Nostril reshaping is a powerful procedure in rhinoplasty and can significantly balance the appearance of the nose. When poorly performed, however, it can alter the appearance of the face and is a common telltale sign of a nose job.Issues to consider with alarplasty in patients of African descent are scar placement and alar shape.Scars in African patients should be hidden preferably inside the sill to avoid the need for make up . When external scars are necessary they should...

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Last updated on 11/24/2023