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Rhinoplasty Training in Disguise by Dr. Mike

I always tell my patients that performing rhinoplasty surgery, eyelid surgery and facelift surgery is more art than science.  Every day I have the good fortune of being a human sculptor whether it’s in surgery or for Botox and Juvéderm filler.

Last week I had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream. I spent the week at the Vytlacil campus of The Art Students League of New York learning to sculpt from a master sculptor. Mr. Gary Sussman , a highly acclaimed artist and sculptor, is the director of the Vytlacil campus.  Gary and renowned sculptor Dr. Steven Neal directed a week long intensive sculpture course for me and five of my facial plastic colleagues to broaden our understanding of the complex interrelationship between art and science.  Physicians and artists share the same initial concerns that are to understand life and the human condition. Nowhere is this more evident than in the field of plastic surgery. As is the case for the portrait or figurative artist, every cosmetic and reconstructive procedure requires the plastic surgeon to have an intimate knowledge and understanding of the human anatomy and its relationship to what we see on the outside.

At the course we learned by sculpting the portrait of a live model eight hours a day for four days. I was definitely exercising the right side of my brain but this is what I do every day in my practice. Sculpture, like plastic surgery, Botox and dermal filler injections strengthen the sympatric connection between my eyes, brain and hands.

Many years ago, before children, I studied clay sculpture and stone carving. I believe this enhanced my surgical abilities particularly with Columbus rhinoplasty, reconstructive rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and facelift surgery. It would be a valuable experience for anyone studying facial plastic surgery.

This course has renewed my passion for the arts. Once I have completed my portrait I look forward to it being bronzed and sharing it with my patients and staff at The Sullivan Centre.

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Today, under the direction of board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen Nogan, Columbus Facial Plastics offers a comprehensive array of surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments. Each new treatment is carefully tested and evaluated by our board-certified facial plastic surgeon to ensure its safety and efficacy. We are proud to provide education in skin care, non-invasive cosmetic surgery, and plastic surgery in Central Ohio.

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Welcome to Columbus Facial Plastics at The Sullivan Centre.

We believe that healthy, youthful renewal begins with science. Founded in 1996 by Dr. Michael and Christine Sullivan, our practice was the first of its kind in central Ohio. For 20+ years, The Sullivan Centre has led the way in advancing the science of beauty and providing only the safest and most effective surgical and non-surgical treatments for our patients.

I met Dr. Mike, Dr. Chris and the rest of the team in 2014 and have had the incredible opportunity to train and collaborate with Dr. Mike for the past five years. I officially joined The Sullivan Centre in September 2019 and could not be more excited to lead this exceptional practice into the future.

My goal is to provide you with the education and expertise needed to help you feel confident with your decision to pursue surgical or non-surgical treatment. I am proud to be a part of a highly skilled team that delivers personalized care so that you feel comfortable through every step of the process.

In addition to practicing exclusively in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, I also serve as the medical director for our non-surgical services. We are fortunate to have two of the most experienced aesthetic providers in central Ohio in their respective fields. Dina Maynard and Nancy Cotterman, RN have been caring for patients at The Sullivan Centre for a combined 25 years! You won’t find anyone with more training or skill.

Spend as much time as you need learning more about our team and the services we provide. We are passionate about what we do, and we would love to see you soon.

Dr. Stephen Nogan M.D.
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Columbus Facial Plastics at The Sullivan Centre