Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo

Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo is a board-certified Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon.

09/03/2026

Hi 👋🏼 everyone!

Today, let’s discuss RHINOPLASTY! 👃🏼

Watch the following video 🎥 highlighting 3 young women who all had concerns regarding the cosmetic appearance of their nose. One of the patients also had a significantly deviated nasal septum which was able to be addressed at the time of her surgery.

Many changes occur to the nose over the first 1-2 years following rhinoplasty. It’s important to be PATIENT and allow the body to heal and swelling to resolve. 👍🏻

These images are the property of Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo and NYPSG and are not authorized for use by any other party.

These are my actual patients with real results who has given informed consent to appear on my website and social media pages.

09/02/2026

Hi 👋🏼 everyone!

It’s time for our September 📚🎓✏️Cleft & Craniofacial Team Conference 📸 . Here are sweet captured moments with a few of our !!

💜 Neskin is 13 years after cleft lip and palate repair!
💙 Ayaan is almost 3 years after bilateral cleft lip repair and 2.5 years after bilateral cleft palate repair

Where does time ⏰ go!?!?

I can’t stress how important it is in craniofacial surgery to be part of a strong team. I am so grateful to be surrounded by this amazing group of orthodontists, oral surgeons, dentists, geneticists, ENT’s, nurses, social workers and speech pathologists. We meet together once a month to evaluate our patients and formulate current and long term plans for these kids. It is so important for parents to know that there is strong, cohesive team behind the care of their kids.

Mission: Transforming children’s lives one smile at a time. 😄

These images are the property of Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo and NYPSG and are not authorized for use by any other party.

These are my actual patients with real results who have given informed consent (directly or indirectly via parents) to appear on my website and social media pages. It’s important to note that individual results may vary.

09/01/2026

Hi 👋🏼 everyone!!

Remember yesterday’s markings ✒️ video!?

This sweet little girl is seen here BEFORE and immediately AFTER her cleft lip 👄 and nasal 👃🏼reconstruction.

Watch this video 🎥 to view her on-table results!

Keep watching 👀 to see a sneak peek 🫣 at her 2 week follow-up visit in our office!

Stay tuned for updates on her progress over the next few weeks and months!

Mission: Changing children’s lives one smile 😊 at a time.

These images are the property of Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo and NYPSG and are not authorized for use by any other party.

This is my actual patient with real results who has given informed consent (directly or indirectly via parents) to appear on my website and social media pages.

08/31/2026

Hi 👋🏼 everyone!

It’s !! 🖊️🖊️

Today I’m highlighting the intra-op markings of a recent RIGHT sided INCOMPLETE cleft lip 👄 and nasal 👃🏼 reconstruction.

NOTE: The hemangioma 🍓on her right nare 👃🏼 🧐

Remember, EVERY cleft lip repair is unique, therefore the markings and the surgery itself are customized to address each baby’s specific anatomy.

Details. Details. Details. 🤓👌🏻

Stay tuned for updates on this little girl’s progress! (On-table results will be posted tomorrow, and future in-office visits in the coming weeks to months.) 👍🏻👍🏻

As always, leave your questions and comments below. 👇🏼

Mission: Changing children’s lives one smile 😀 at a time. 👍🏼

These images are the property of Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo and NYPSG and are not authorized for use by any other party.

This is my actual patient with real results who has given informed consent (directly or indirectly via parents) to appear on my website and social media pages.

08/28/2026

Hi 👋🏼 everyone!

Watch the following video 🎥  cataloging this ’s  progress over the 8 years following her LEFT complete cleft lip and palate reconstruction.

It is so very important for parents to see and understand the many changes that occur to the lip, nose and scar during the months and years following their child’s cleft repair.

I try my best to reassure parents along the way, as SO many changes happen over time. Some changes will require intervention, and others just need time and (of course) patience. 😇 👼

Mission: Changing children’s lives, one smile 😃 at a time.

These images are the property of Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo and NYPSG and are not authorized for use by any other party.

This is my actual patient with real results who has given informed consent (directly or indirectly via parents) to appear on my website and social media pages. It is important to note that every surgery has risks and individual results may vary.

  

08/27/2026

Hi 👋🏼 everyone!

Watch the following video 🎥 cataloging this ’s progress over the last 9 years following her left complete cleft lip and palate repair.

This little girl's journey was unique because she presented to me at one year of age from Bangladesh. She needed open heart surgery before we could repair her cleft. Because of her older age, we performed her palate repair BEFORE her lip repair so that the palate was intact in time for her speech production. Every child’s journey is unique!

It is so very important for parents to see and understand the many changes that occur to the lip, nose and scar during the months and years following their child’s cleft repair.

I try my best to reassure parents along the way, as SO many changes happen over time. Some changes will require intervention, and others just need time and (of course) patience. 😇 👼

The importance of speech 🎤📣💬evaluation and follow up is also critical for those patients with a cleft palate.

Mission: Changing children’s lives, one smile 😃 at a time.

These images are the property of Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo and NYPSG and are not authorized for use by any other party.

This is my actual patient with real results who has given informed consent (directly or indirectly via parents) to appear on my website and social media pages. It is important to note that every surgery has risks and individual results may vary.

08/26/2026

Hi 👋 everyone! Today, we are excited to highlight (and celebrate!🎊 ) our sweet patient Miranda!

These amazing 🥰 parents traveled ALL the way from Peru for their daughter’s cleft 👄 lip and palate repairs!

Watch this video 🎥 to see her journey so far over the past 8 months AND please join me in wishing her a very HAPPY 1st birthday!🎊 🎁

It is so very important for parents to see and understand the many changes that occur to the lip, nose and scar during the months and years following their child’s cleft repair.

I try my best to reassure parents along the way, as SO many changes happen over time. Some changes will require intervention, and others just need time and (of course) patience. 😇 👼

Mission: Transforming children’s lives one smile 😊 at a time. 👍🏼

These images are the property of Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo and NYPSG and are not authorized for use by any other party.

This is my actual patient with real results who has given informed consent (directly or indirectly via parents) to appear on my website and social media pages.

08/24/2026

Hi 👋🏼 everyone!

It’s !! 🖊️🖊️

Today I’m highlighting the intra-op markings of a recent LEFT sided INCOMPLETE cleft lip 👄 and nasal 👃🏼 reconstruction.

Remember, EVERY cleft lip repair is unique, therefore the markings and the surgery itself are customized to address each baby’s specific anatomy.

Details. Details. Details. 🤓👌🏻

Stay tuned for updates on this little boys progress! (On-table results will be posted tomorrow, and future in-office visits in the coming weeks to months.) 👍🏻👍🏻

As always, leave your questions and comments below. 👇🏼

Mission: Changing children’s lives one smile 😀 at a time. 👍🏼

These images are the property of Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo and NYPSG and are not authorized for use by any other party.

This is my actual patient with real results who has given informed consent (directly or indirectly via parents) to appear on my website and social media pages.

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